Illegal wiretaps off Congressional Agenda
Created By: fluid
Last Modified: 02/20/06
Summary: The Bush administration helped derail a Senate bid to investigate a warrantless eavesdropping program yesterday after signaling it would reject Congress's request to have former attorney general John D. Ashcroft and other officials testify about the program's legality. The actions underscored a dramatic and possibly permanent drop in momentum for a congressional inquiry, which had seemed likely two months ago.
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Summary: Jeteye :: Checks & Balances
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http://www.jeteye.com/jetpak/16416768,,,1140468045,,search,,view.html
Link: FISA Court
Summary: The 1978 law outlines proceedures for obtaining judicial authorization for electronic surveillance and pyhsical search of any individual suspected of espionage or terrorism against the US. espionage or international terrorism against the United States on behalf of a foreign power.
Link: Republicans move to place NSA program from FISA control
Summary: A stalling tactic slows down momentum, flies in face of overwhelming public condemnation of domestic spying.
