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Patriot Act Extension By Autopen Raises Questions for Congressman

Posted by timothy on from the great-and-powerful-oz dept.

Okian Warrior writes "Congress passed the [Patriot act extension] bill Thursday night, shortly before certain provisions of the Patriot Act were set to expire. However, Mr. Obama could not sign the bill right away in person, since he was in Europe for the G8 Summit. In order to sign the bill before the measures expired, he authorized the use of the autopen machine, which holds a pen and signs his actual signature. Republican Rep. Tom Graves of Georgia sent President Obama a letter today questioning the constitutionality."

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  1. I for one... by DWMorse · · Score: 3, Funny

    I for one welcome our new law-signing robotic overlords.

    ... I'm... I'm sorry.

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  2. Re:a better solution by Jhon · · Score: 3, Funny

    I can't remember the name of the device but they used to be used in libraries and such to transmits little written notes from the reference desk to the stacks so the staff could retrieve books.

    The device is called an "undergrad".

  3. Re:What? by countertrolling · · Score: 1, Funny

    You're on to the truth. The Autopen is the real president. Obama is the mannequin.

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  4. Re:What? by ATMAvatar · · Score: 4, Funny

    Of course not. However, this "Made in China" engraving makes me seriously question that the Autopen is a natural born citizen.

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  5. We've got to pass this bill by TheABomb · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... so the president can find out what's in it!

    "They let me sign checks with a rubber stamp!" -H. Simpson.

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