Congress to Revisit the Patriot Act

BlakeCaldwell writes "CNet is reporting that both the House and Senate are planning to review the 16 portions of the Patriot Act that are set to expire at the end of the year, several dealing with computer and Internet surveillance. They're trying to avoid the criticism they received after rushing this bill through in 2001 by holding hearings to review the bill's worth. FTA: 'One hearing disclosed police invoked the Patriot Act 108 times in a 22-month period when surreptitiously entering and searching a home or office without notifying the owner.'"

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Re:From someone in the ground in Iraq

[EnronHaliburton2004]

I didn't include my buddies name because I haven't been able to ask him if he'd be alright with it.

And you shouldn't post his name either. Some of the people in power might not like his statement, and he could face severe consequences if it became known. The freedom of speech doesn't always apply to military personel.