Yet another attempt is being made to pass a FISA revision bill that will provide immunity for the telecoms against lawsuits for their part in illegal spying on American citizens. The cabal planning this maneuver expects to take their plot to both the House and Senate next week, where coalitions of Republicans and BlueDog Democrats could provide enough votes for passage.
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Update 3: NYT article and a blogger talks to Hoyer’s office
Update: More on the new FISA deal from The Hill and Glenn Greenwald. Text is down at the bottom.
Update 2: Congressional contact information list Read more










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