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Walter Jones Regrets Voting For The Patriot Act

Posted on March 10 2011 by Congress Watcher

Congressman Walter Jones has voted against the extension of the most abusive spying powers of the Patriot Act, and he’s prepared to do it again, in order to compensate for the mistake of his original support for the unjust surveillance law. What are you willing to do to make things right?

Patriot Act Hearing Shuts Out Electronic Frontier Foundation

Posted on March 10 2011 by Congress Watcher

The failure of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security to deal with the contents of the EFF report, showing widespread abuses of the Patriot Act, indicates that yesterday’s hearing was not intended as a serious consideration of the surveillance law.

Marcy Winograd Stands Against Patriot Act Renewal

Posted on March 9 2011 by Congress Watcher

Marcy Winograd, a Democratic candidate for the seat, has made her position on the renewal of the Patriot Act’s most abusive powers clear. She opposes the Patriot Act extension, and has pledged to support a full repeal of the Patriot Act.

Kinzinger Asks For Perpetual Fear

Posted on March 8 2011 by Congress Watcher

Adam Kinzinger asks us to believe that all these abuses under the Patriot Act, which is plainly in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, are justified because we must fear a devastating terrorist attack at any moment. If Representative Kinzinger needs the thrill that comes along with living in fear, it’s his right to pursue that terror as an individual. As a member of Congress, however, Kinzinger has sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution, even in times of fear.

Ruppersberger Misunderstands American Way Of Life

Posted on March 7 2011 by Congress Watcher

If Dutch Ruppersberger will be true to his word, he must oppose the renewal of the Patriot Act’s affront to American liberty. Join the protest March 12 in DC to remind him, and all members of Congress, that it is their responsibility to repeal the Patriot Act.

Lamar Smith Fails To Deliver On Patriot Act Promise

Posted on March 2 2011 by Congress Watcher

Lamar Smith is not beginning the Patriot Act investigations that were promised. That makes the March 12 protest against the Patriot Act in Washington D.C. especially important.

How Can We Support The Secret Parts Of The Patriot Act?

Posted on February 26 2011 by Congress Watcher

How can we advise our representatives in Congress about the Patriot Act when we don’t even know how it’s being used?

Judy Chu Opposes Roving Wiretaps On Americans

Posted on February 25 2011 by Congress Watcher

Judy Chu speaks out against roving wiretaps, and on March 12, protesters will meet outside the U.S. Capitol to demand repeal of the Patriot Act. For more info, see the Patriot Act Protest page on Facebook.

Woolsey Nails Hypocrisy On Patriot Act

Posted on February 21 2011 by Congress Watcher

In spite of their promises to strictly honor the Constitution, congressional Republicans last week pushed through a renewal of clearly unconstitutional provisions of the Patriot Act.

Michele Bachmann Suffers Backlash From Tea Party On Patriot Act Vote

Posted on February 17 2011 by Congress Watcher

More than just Michele Bachmann’s presidential ambitions may have been put at risk with the vote to renew the Patriot Act. The Republican majority in the House of Representatives may also have been sacrificed.

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