Senators Press Holder to Declassify Key Facts about Patriot Act

Salem-News.com | Nov. 19, 2009 (News Report)

We believe that the information we referenced in those paragraphs – specifically about the use of section 215 – is essential to understanding the full scope of the PATRIOT Act, which is about to be debated in Congress. As we said in June, if you have concerns about declassifying the specific language contained in our letter, we ask that you work with us to find language that conveys enough information to allow for an informed public debate on the ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Media
Topics: Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Terrorism, War, Civil Liberties, Domestic Spying, Law Enforcement, Law, National Security, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate, U.S. Constitution, Congressional Oversight, Obama Administration, Privacy, FBI
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Posted by: Posted by Glenn LaBauve - Nov 19, 2009 - 12:41 PM PST
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 by Glenn LaBauve - Nov. 19, 2009

I thought we were going to get more cooperation, not more of the same. I realize that many Bush appointees are still on the job, but it has been nearly a year and well past the time for a house cleaning. Congres goes on recess soon, have a load of recess appointments in hand and fill EVERY hole while you wait for the Senate to grow a pair.

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