Pressing for FISA changes: What’s Bush Trying To Do?

Bush is drawing a line in the sand between McCain and Obama. Current FISA allows electronic surveillance on foreign soil, allows surveillance on Americans calling Foreigners for three days before warrant, allows for “emergency” situations. Why do we need telecom immunity now? Bush Administration trying to protect itself.
read more | digg story

Telecom Immunity Passes In The Senate - Where Was Hillary Clinton During The FISA Update Vote?

Not there. She did not vote to protect Americans’ privacy.
The importance of this vote, which had been hotly debated in the Senate for months, and Senator Clinton’s lack of attendance on this day speaks volumes about her concern for American liberties and freedom. The update to FISA gives the telecom industry immunity for [...]