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Title: Obama Supports Extending Patriot Act Provisions
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Associated Press
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Published: Sep 15, 2009
Author: Associated Press
Post Date: 2009-09-15 20:00:26 by Brian S
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(09-15) 16:11 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration supports extending three key provisions of the Patriot Act that are due to expire at the end of the year, the Justice Department told Congress in a letter made public Tuesday. Lawmakers and civil rights groups had been pressing the Democratic administration to say whether it wants to preserve the post-Sept. 11 law's authority to access business records, as well as monitor so-called "lone wolf" terrorists and conduct roving wiretaps. The provision on business records was long criticized by rights groups as giving the government access to citizens' library records, and a coalition of liberal and conservative groups complained that the Patriot Act gives the government too much authority to snoop into Americans' private lives. As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama said he would take a close look at the law, based on his past expertise in constitutional law. Back in May, President Obama said legal institutions must be updated to deal with the threat of terrorism, but in a way that preserves the rule of law and accountability. In a letter to lawmakers, Justice Department officials said the administration supports extending the three expiring provisions of the law, although they are willing to consider additional privacy protections as long as they don't weaken the effectiveness of the law. Assistant Attorney General Ronald Weich wrote Sen. Patrick Leahy, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, that the administration is willing to consider stronger civil rights protections in the new law "provided that they do not undermine the effectiveness of these important (provisions)." Leahy responded with a statement saying it is important for the administration and Congress to "work together to ensure that we protect both our national security and our civil liberties." The committee has scheduled a hearing next week on the Patriot Act. From 2004 to 2007, the business records provision was used 220 times, officials said. Most often, the business records were requested in combination with requests for phone records. The lone wolf provision was created to conduct surveillance on suspects with no known link to foreign governments or terrorist groups. It has never been used, but the administration says it should still be available for future investigations. The roving wiretaps provision was designed to allow investigators to quickly monitor the communications of a suspects who change their cell phone or communication device, without investigators having to go back to court for a new court authorization. That provision has been used an average of 22 times a year, officials said. Michelle Richardson of the American Civil Liberties Union called the administration's position "a mixed bag," and said that the group hopes the next version of the Patriot Act will have important safeguards on other issues, particularly the collecting of international communications, and a specific bar on surveillance of protected First Amendment activities like peaceful protests or religious assembly. "We're heartened they're saying they're willing to work with Congress," Richardson said, adding that is "definitely a sea change from what we've seen in the past." Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/09/15/national/w101058D24.DTL#ixzz0RDsvXX7d
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
Welcome to the guglag, citizen.
What is wrong with some far-off gulag when the official government attempts an overwhelming method to depress you and make you 0ne of the 0ne?
“Gold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves.”
They can't take me to the gulag since I have no passport...hell, I can't even take a cruise in the Gulf. I'd love to find some gulag to re-patriate to...
Here is what America is going to do for you, you lucky dawg: nothing.
“Gold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves.”
you're not surprised, are you?
This is always a Red Herring. They are going to do what they are going to do. "working with" is just a cover. I've seen it time and again in the enviro stuff. They use the cover of working with the stakeholders, then do what they originally intended. It keeps the masses quiet.
can THE STATE make white do what is deemed 'right'?
In 2007, the FBI reported on concern about white supremacists recruiting soldiers, saying "hundreds" of neo-Nazis were in the active military. But in April, a Department of Homeland Security report on extremism that reiterated much the same point was widely criticized by veterans groups and some conservative politicians as being unpatriotic, leading the Justice Department to retract the DHS report. Critics acknowledge that extremism in the Army is a touchy political subject. Medicare Part D comes to mind... Anyone know why 'C' was skipped? I suspect it has something to do with PNAC and World War III.
In 2007, the FBI reported on concern about white supremacists recruiting soldiers, saying "hundreds" of neo-Nazis were in the active military. But in April, a Department of Homeland Security report on extremism that reiterated much the same point was widely criticized by veterans groups and some conservative politicians as being unpatriotic, leading the Justice Department to retract the DHS report. Critics acknowledge that extremism in the Army is a touchy political subject. They can, and will, until we say, "NO More!" And back it up with action.
seems like more and more are saying no more.
Ooops...that was supposed to be WarmFriend. Apologies up, out there.
Friend- It's much easier, I think, for those who are not involved in various business partnerships, and other legal entities, than those of you who are 'out there on your own.' When actions that I take, affect others, I need to be very careful not to harm them.
n ews.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090...a_st_pe/us_patriot_act_10 This is the URL in case you want to share it.
The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
shocked, I swear! I only voted for him because I was told he could sing first tenor.
In 2007, the FBI reported on concern about white supremacists recruiting soldiers, saying "hundreds" of neo-Nazis were in the active military. But in April, a Department of Homeland Security report on extremism that reiterated much the same point was widely criticized by veterans groups and some conservative politicians as being unpatriotic, leading the Justice Department to retract the DHS report. Critics acknowledge that extremism in the Army is a touchy political subject. To all the Obummer worshipers who thought that the bad ol' Bush policies were going to be done away with: S-U-C-K-E-R-S!!!!! George Bush's third-term is going according to plan......
_________________________________________________________________________ i hacve to go lay down my heart cant take the shock of this total suprise that absolutly no one could ever have seen coming
If one doesn't fit neatly into some government category, they're different and must be fixed.-jethro tull
#2. To: Lod (#1)
#3. To: buckeroo (#2)
#4. To: Lod (#3)
#5. To: Brian S (#0)
#6. To: Brian S, Lod, Original_Intent, buckeroo (#0)
"We're heartened they're saying they're willing to work with Congress," Richardson said, adding that is "definitely a sea change from what we've seen in the past."
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#7. To: Lod (#1)
#8. To: farmfriend (#6)
They are going to do what they are going to do. "working with" is just a cover.
#9. To: Dakmar, WarmFirend, all (#7)
can THE STATE make white do what is deemed 'right'?
#10. To: Lod (#9)
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#11. To: All (#9)
#12. To: farmfriend, all (#10)
seems like more and more are saying no more.
#13. To: Lod, Dakmar, FarmFirend, Brian S (#9)
#14. To: Horse (#13)
Obama supports extending Patriot Act provisions
#15. To: Brian S. (#0)
"This man is Jesus,” shouted one man, spilling his Guinness as Barack Obama began his inaugural address. “When will he come to Kenya to save us?”
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#16. To: Brian S, *libertarians*, *Jack-Booted Thugs* (#0)
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