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goBigtime · 11-20-2003, 06:48 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/20/na...partner=GOOGLE

This must be the one they used on that strip club guy in vegas? Now they got it etched in gold so there wont be any future problems...

Lawmakers Approve Expansion of F.B.I.'s Antiterrorism Powers
By ERIC LICHTBLAU

Published: November 20, 2003

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 ? Congressional negotiators approved a measure on Wednesday to expand the F.B.I.'s counterterrorism powers, despite concerns from some lawmakers who said that the measure gave the government too much authority and that the public had been shut out of the debate.

The measure gives the Federal Bureau of Investigation greater authority to demand records from businesses in terrorism cases without the approval of a judge or a grand jury. While banks, credit unions and other financial institutions are currently subject to such demands, the measure expands the list to include car dealers, pawnbrokers, travel agents, casinos and OTHER BUSINESSES.

*gee.. I wonder what 'other businesses' means.

The expansion, included in the 2004 authorization bill for intelligence agencies, has already been approved by both the House and the Senate, and lawmakers from both chambers approved the provision as part of the larger bill in a private session late Wednesday, officials said. Law enforcement officials said the F.B.I. would gain greater speed and flexibility in tracing suspected terrorist money.

Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, introduced a motion to limit the life of the new law, but it was defeated on a party-line vote.

"I'm concerned about this," Mr. Durbin said in an interview. "The idea of expanding the powers of government gives everyone pause except the Republican leadership."

The approval came despite 11th-hour concerns raised by five Democrats and a Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who questioned why their panel ? which has responsibility for overseeing the F.B.I. ? was shut out of any discussion on the little-noticed proposal.

In a letter this week to the Senate intelligence committee, the senators urged the panel, which does much of its work in secret, not to move ahead with such a significant expansion of the F.B.I.'s powers without further review. They said public hearings, public debate and legislative protocol were essential in legislation involving the privacy rights of Americans.

The letter was signed by Senator Larry E. Craig, Republican of Idaho, and five Democrats: Mr. Durbin, and Senators Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont, Russell D. Feingold of Wisconsin, Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts and John Edwards of North Carolina.

tony286 · 11-20-2003, 09:32 AM

Thats why you have to get out and vote Democrat next election. Your future depends on it.

Jman69 · 11-20-2003, 09:47 AM

Americans can only blame themselves for voting in Bush.

JDog · 11-20-2003, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jman69
Americans can only blame themselves for voting in Bush.

This is true! Fuck Bush and I don't see why we put the fucker in there!

jDoG

xxxjay · 11-20-2003, 11:21 AM

bush is making a good play for re-elevtion trying to cut iraq short, cutting taxes, and (through not fault of his own) the economy is supposedly turning around.

vote democrat - we need to get rid of him or he'll get rid of us

11-20-2003, 06:48 AM	#1
goBigtime Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,761	More Sneaky Laws Passed... http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/20/na...partner=GOOGLE This must be the one they used on that strip club guy in vegas? Now they got it etched in gold so there wont be any future problems... Lawmakers Approve Expansion of F.B.I.'s Antiterrorism Powers By ERIC LICHTBLAU Published: November 20, 2003 WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 ? Congressional negotiators approved a measure on Wednesday to expand the F.B.I.'s counterterrorism powers, despite concerns from some lawmakers who said that the measure gave the government too much authority and that the public had been shut out of the debate. The measure gives the Federal Bureau of Investigation greater authority to demand records from businesses in terrorism cases without the approval of a judge or a grand jury. While banks, credit unions and other financial institutions are currently subject to such demands, the measure expands the list to include car dealers, pawnbrokers, travel agents, casinos and OTHER BUSINESSES. gee.. I wonder what 'other businesses' means. The expansion, included in the 2004 authorization bill for intelligence agencies, has already been approved by both the House and the Senate, and lawmakers from both chambers approved the provision as part of the larger bill in a private session late Wednesday, officials said. Law enforcement officials said the F.B.I. would gain greater speed and flexibility in tracing suspected terrorist money. Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, introduced a motion to limit the life of the new law, but it was defeated on a party-line vote. "I'm concerned about this," Mr. Durbin said in an interview. "The idea of expanding the powers of government gives everyone pause except the Republican leadership." The approval came despite 11th-hour concerns raised by five Democrats and a Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who questioned why their panel ? which has responsibility for overseeing the F.B.I. ? was shut out of any discussion on the little-noticed proposal. In a letter this week to the Senate intelligence committee, the senators urged the panel, which does much of its work in secret, not to move ahead with such a significant expansion of the F.B.I.'s powers without further review. They said public hearings, public debate and legislative protocol were essential in legislation involving the privacy rights of Americans. The letter was signed by Senator Larry E. Craig, Republican of Idaho, and five Democrats: Mr. Durbin, and Senators Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont, Russell D. Feingold of Wisconsin, Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts and John Edwards of North Carolina. Last edited by goBigtime; 11-20-2003 at 06:51 AM..*

11-20-2003, 11:21 AM	#5
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11-20-2003, 09:32 AM	#2
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Thats why you have to get out and vote Democrat next election. Your future depends on it.

11-20-2003, 09:47 AM	#3
Jman69 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 240	Americans can only blame themselves for voting in Bush.