WASHINGTON (AP) — The government knows who you're calling.Every day. Every call.Here are some things you need to know about the secret program and how it works:Q: What happened and why is it a big deal?A: The Guardian newspaper published a highly classified April U.S. court order that allows the government access to all of Verizon's phone records on a daily basis, for both domestic and international calls. That doesn't mean the government is listening in, and the National Security Agency did not receive the names and addresses of customers.
Things to know about secret government program