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Submission + - Reid will allow telcomm immunity bill to proceed

Submitted by Ktistec Machine on Friday October 19, 2007 @01:36PM

Ktistec Machine writes: Ignoring Senator Christopher Dodd's "hold" on the FISA renewal bill, Nevada Senatory Harry Reid says he will allow the bill to proceed to a vote in the senate. This bill would grant retroactive immunity to the telecommunications industry for crimes they may have committed by helping the Bush administration spy on American citizens. You can call Senator Reid at (202) 224-3542, or send him a message through his web form.

Submission + - Senator With a Spine: Dodd blocks telcomm immunity

Submitted by Ktistec Machine on Thursday October 18, 2007 @04:27PM

Ktistec Machine writes: Senator Chris Dodd has announced that he'll be blocking the FISA legislation that would grant retroactive immunity to the telecommunications industry members who conspired with the Bush administration to spy on American citizens. Yay! Somebody finally gives a damn about the rule of law.

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