Guardian: House Forces Vote on Amendment that Would Limit NSA Bulk Surveillance
July 23, 2013
Summary: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives prepared to vote on an amendment to the Defense appropriations bill that would restrict NSA surveillance activities exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden. It would prevent the NSA, FBI and other agencies from relying on Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act "to collect records, including telephone call records, that pertain to persons who are not subject to an investigation under Section 215." Debate over the amendment, which is sponsored by Republican congressman Justin Amash with bipartisan support, is expected later today.
The Obama administration is calling on lawmakers to vote against the Amash amendment. The NSA Director, General Keith Alexander, held two classified briefings with members of Congress yesterday. Following the briefing, Rep. Amash stated that he didn't "think it's going to change people's views on the collection of Americans' phone records."
July 23, 2013
Summary: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives prepared to vote on an amendment to the Defense appropriations bill that would restrict NSA surveillance activities exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden. It would prevent the NSA, FBI and other agencies from relying on Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act "to collect records, including telephone call records, that pertain to persons who are not subject to an investigation under Section 215." Debate over the amendment, which is sponsored by Republican congressman Justin Amash with bipartisan support, is expected later today.
The Obama administration is calling on lawmakers to vote against the Amash amendment. The NSA Director, General Keith Alexander, held two classified briefings with members of Congress yesterday. Following the briefing, Rep. Amash stated that he didn't "think it's going to change people's views on the collection of Americans' phone records."
I wonder why, he wanted lawmakers to vote against this Amash amendment.? You wonder what was said. At this point one does not know what to think. I reserve judgement at this time but feel this is our loss. We the People.
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