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The Fine Print On Wiretapping Review

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the always-read-before-you-sign dept.

notarus writes "Congress' new bill to 'force' the wiretapping program to be reviewed by FISA has some very doublespeak provisions. One nice line: 'Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the constitutional authority of the President to collect intelligence with respect to foreign powers and agents of foreign powers.'"

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  1. Doublespeak? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Right. God forbid a congressional bill uphold the constitution.

  2. What about signing statements? by QCompson · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Can't our esteemed beloved leader Mr. Bush just sign this bill from Congress into law with a signing statement saying that he doesn't necessarily have to follow it?

    That's really how things work, right? Check and balances are a throwback to pre-21st century America: they're quaint and cute, but they don't actually apply.