Lest We Forget - a USA PATRIOT Act Primer

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Thursday February 21, 2008 · 3:01 AM PST

2008/02/21 · 03:01

The Basic History

H.R. 3162, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism" Act, was introduced, in its final form, to the U.S. House on October 23, 2001. It passed the House on October 24 by a vote of 357 to 66; on the 25th it greased through the Senate, 98 to 1. President George W. Bush signed it into law on October 26.

The basic point of the bill was to make it easier for U.S. Intelligence and Law Enforcement agencies to gather and share information, with emphasis on international investigations.

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Sunday February 17, 2008 · 11:41 PM PST

2008/02/17 · 23:41

I stand amazed at the perceived differences on this issue. Under the Obama plan, some people might say "I don't want it." Under Hillary's plan, some people might say "I don't want it." What's the difference? Under Hillary's plan, you get in trouble. Period.

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Lest We Forget - a USA PATRIOT Act Primer

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