Democrats cut 'John Doe' provision

Congressional Democrats today failed to include a provision in homeland security legislation that would protect the public from being sued for reporting suspicious behavior that may lead to a terrorist attack, according to House Republican leaders.



"This is a slap in the face of good citizens who do their patriotic duty and come forward, and it caves in to radical Islamists," said Rep. Peter T. King, New York Republican and ranking ... Full Story »

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David Starr
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by David Starr - Oct. 1, 2008

Good story. I saw the same story on Glenn Reynold's blog a few minutes ago, so no question about truth. Numerous Republicans denounciations. No Democratic justifications of the action, despite the potential for a countrywide bipartisan negative reaction.

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