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FISA passes providing immunity to wiretapping telcos

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Joel Johnson

From TPM today: The Senate overwhelmingly approved a new federal wiretapping law this afternoon by a vote of 69-28. After last month’s approval of a similar measure in the House, today’s vote essentially clears the way for the bill to … Continue reading →

Video: Daniel Ellsberg on FISA

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Joel Johnson

Tim Ferriss interviews Daniel Ellsberg, the man who released the Pentagon Papers in 1971, about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, the amendment that will allow the government to spy on American citizens without a warrant — as well … Continue reading →