quote:Originally posted by EdEKit:
Done deal, your phone may be tapped secretly, at least for a while
Published by congress.org, "President Bush Signs Bill to Expand Warrantless Wiretapping
On August 5, President Bush signed into law S.1927, a bill amending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. The law expands the ability of certain government agencies to monitor phone calls, emails, and other communications that are part of a foreign intelligence investigation."
Summary of the bill. Navigate away to see other issues and register.
The Democratic-controlled Congress did the unthinkable on Saturday night: They gave President Bush and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales more unchecked power to wiretap Americans without a warrant.