NSA Still Funded To Spy On US Phone Records 362
Reader turp182 notes that the Amash Amendment (#100) to HR 2397 (DOD appropriations bill) failed to pass the House of Representatives, meaning it will not be added to the appropriations bill. turp182 writes "The amendment would have specifically defunded the bulk collection of American phone records." Americans can see how their representatives voted here.
It's A Start (Score:5, Informative)
Not bad for a first try to rein in rogue agency.
We need to keep the pressure on, and support organizations and officials who think the principles of Constitutional government are more important than fear-mongering.
If we don't, the fight is over. The terrorists and our fascist "protectors" have won.
My congressman will be getting a call today. (Score:5, Informative)
It's shameful. My district borders on two of my previous districts, and both of those districts voted aye. Both of those representatives are men I voted for in prior elections, and proudly so. My current congressman, on the other hand, has brought disgrace upon himself by voting against this amendment. To be fair, I voted against him...
Re:wait a minute (Score:5, Informative)
Whoops, broken link. Try this instead: Official House vote [house.gov]
Re:wait a minute (Score:2, Informative)
i guess typing in your zip code is a bit much to ask
113th congress (Score:5, Informative)
113th congress is the worst in history, which is sadly impressive given how bad the 112th was.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_the_113th_United_States_Congress [wikipedia.org]
There have been a total 13 bills make it into law so far this Congress... and the ones that have made it into law are about items such as "Freedom to Fish".
It's at a complete stand still folks. You're representatives have finally dropped to the point they aren't even pretending to represent interests of voters over the interests of their corporate donors.
How bad does it have to get before something is done?
Re:Jury maundering at its finest. (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Still don't get it... (Score:5, Informative)
Does the name COINTELPRO mean anything to you? Decades ago the government used illegal surveillance to attempt to quash the civil rights movement. What assurances do we have that they won't do this again? Why should we believe they have good intentions at all when they cannot comply with the 4th amendment?
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Re:It's A Start (Score:5, Informative)
More [wikipedia.org] than [wikipedia.org] one. [wikipedia.org] More [wikipedia.org] than [wikipedia.org] one. [wikipedia.org]