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Patrick Leahy’s Accountability Pledge on FBI Crimes, Not Fulfilled

Posted on March 11 2010 by Congressional Aid

On the morning of January 20 2010, Senator Patrick Leahy reacted to the Inspector General’s confirmation that the FBI had illegally obtained Americans’ phone records under false pretenses by telling stories about threats of terrorist attack that did not exist. His words:
Senator Patrick Leahy: This morning, the Inspector General released a report a few [...]

The Difference Between Dan Maffei and Al Franken

Posted on July 5 2008 by Congress Watcher

Dan Maffei, running for the House of Representatives in the 25th congressional district in upstate New York, doesn’t have the big money connections Al Franken has. Yet, Dan Maffei has had the courage Al Franken hasn’t had. Dan Maffei has spoken out against the unjust and unconstitutional FISA Amendments Act.

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