Specter Caves to White House Demands on NSA Bill

NewStandard by Catherine Komp | Jul. 19, 2006 (News Report)

Constitutional law experts and civil rights advocates are slamming the latest legislative proposal from US Senator Arlen Specter to address the government’s warrantless wiretapping program.
After months of negotiations with other lawmakers and Bush administration officials, Specter announced a "compromise" agreement last Thursday. But critics... say the proposal is a "sham" that eliminates congressional oversight over the executive branch and any ... Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: Bush Administration, Civil Liberties, National Security Agency
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Posted by: Posted by Marcus Denton - Jul 19, 2006 - 1:27 PM PDT
Reviewed by: Marcus Denton (review), Rod Amis (review), Fabrice Florin (review)
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Edited by: Rod Amis - Jul 19, 2006 - 4:44 PM PDT

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Marcus Denton
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 by Marcus Denton - Oct. 1, 2008

This story puts civil libertarians' criticism up front and center but gives us Specter's position too. Also -- and few sources do this -- it actually analyzes the bill itself, so nobody gets a free ride and the reader isn't left wondering what's what (Jon Stewart would be proud). Well written and thorough, and sources are cited.

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Rod Amis
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