NYT: Top Officials Testify in Support of the Patriot Act

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NYT: Top Officials Testify in Support of the Patriot Act

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration's two top law enforcement officials on Tuesday urged Congress to renew every provision of the anti-terror Patriot Act. FBI Director Robert Mueller also asked lawmakers to expand the bureau's ability to obtain records without first asking a judge.

``Now is not the time for us to be engaging in unilateral disarmament'' on the legal weapons now available for fighting terrorism, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said. He said that some of the most controversial provisions of the Patriot Act have proven invaluable in fighting terrorism and aiding other investigations.

``It's important that these authorities remain available,'' Gonzales told the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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He also asked Congress to expand the FBI's administrative subpoena powers, which allow the bureau to obtain records without approval or a judge or grand jury.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Patriot-Act.html?hp&ex=1112760000&en=9502abd8b912eabe&ei=5094&partner=homepage">NY Times

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Tue Apr-05-05 01:50 PM
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1. Defending Facism...

This really isnt a Liberal - Conservative issue anymore. Most 'real' conservatives are against the Patriot Act, not to mention most city councils, and state/local officials.

The only folks supporting this are those who support a police state.

I'll be calling both my Congresswomen to give my opinion of the 'Anti-Patriot' act.

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Tue Apr-05-05 01:51 PM
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2. How many terrorists have been successfully prosecuted w/the 'legal weapons

afforded by the Patriot Act????

mmmmm......

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Tue Apr-05-05 08:22 PM
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3. kick to combine

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truthpusher

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Tue Apr-05-05 08:22 PM
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4. FBI (Meueller & Gonzales) seeks expanded search powers

Edited on Tue Apr-05-05 07:32 PM by truthpusher

I think we can expect even more from the 'Demonic Duo' to come.

FBI seeks expanded search powers
Justice Dept. also wants expiring Patriot Act provisions renewed
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NBC News and news services
Updated: 12:16 p.m. ET April 5, 2005
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WASHINGTON - FBI Director Robert Mueller on Tuesday asked lawmakers to expand the bureau�s ability to obtain records without first asking a judge, and he joined Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in seeking that every temporary provision of the anti-terrorism Patriot Act be renewed.

�Now is not the time for us to be engaging in unilateral disarmament� on the legal weapons now available for fighting terrorism, Gonzales, for his part, told senators.

He said that some of the most controversial provisions of the Patriot Act have proven invaluable in fighting terrorism and aiding other investigations. �It�s important that these authorities remain available,� Gonzales told the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Mueller said sections of the law that allow intelligence and law enforcement agencies to share information are especially important.

Story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7388717/

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Tue Apr-05-05 08:22 PM
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5. We oughta strip to our birthday suits

and stand outside the building yelling that we've got nothing to hide

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Tue Apr-05-05 08:22 PM
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6. Grrrrrrr.....

Edited on Tue Apr-05-05 07:54 PM by meganmonkey

As if there aren't enough ways already for our privacy to be invaded :grr:

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Tue Apr-05-05 08:22 PM
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7. Oh Puleeeeeeeeeeeze

Like knowing what books I check out at the library is "invaluable in fighting terrorism." Fucking nitwits!

Left of Cool

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Tue Apr-05-05 08:22 PM
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8. It's the republican's war on America

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Wed Apr-06-05 09:01 AM
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9. kick to combine

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Wed Apr-06-05 09:02 AM
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10. FBI urges Congress to renew Patriot Act

The Bush administration has urged Congress to renew every provision of the Patriot Act, which was introduced after the September 11 attacks.

It expanded the US Government's surveillance and prosecution powers against suspected terrorists, their associates and financiers.

Most of the law is permanent, but some provisions will expire this year unless renewed by Congress.

The head of the FBI, Robert Muller, has urged Congress to expand the Act permanently.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200504/s1339791.htm

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