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WMD commission criticizes Homeland Security oversight

By Sarah Laskow

October 21, 2009

A progress report released today by a federal commission reiterates earlier warnings on the dangers inherent in Congress’s crazy-quilt overs

The more things stay the same: Senate Democratic, Republican leaders re-elected

By Josh Israel

November 16, 2010

Both parties in the U.S. Senate voted today to preserve the status quo in leadership, keeping Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell at the helm. As

Commentary — Even in wartime, stealth and democracy do not mix

By Charles Lewis

February 12, 2003

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2003 — A few days ago, the Center for Public Integrity obtained a copy of draft legislation that the Bush Administr

Draft legislation undercuts Bush domestic spying rationale

WASHINGTON, January 31, 2006 — A Justice Department memo written in 2003 may call into question the legal rationale the Bush administration

Justice Dept. drafts sweeping expansion of anti-terrorism act

By Charles Lewis and Adam Mayle

February 7, 2003

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2003 — The Bush Administration is preparing a bold, comprehensive sequel to the USA Patriot Act passed in the wake o

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terrorism":

"… House.”Dr. David Cole, Georgetown University Law professor and author of Terrorism and the Constitution, reviewed the draft legislation at the request of the …"

"… hancement Act of 2003 include:Section 201, “Prohibition of Disclosure of Terrorism Investigation Detainee Information”: Safeguarding the dissemination of i …"

"… ions.Section 405, “Presumption for Pretrial Detention in Cases Involving Terrorism”: While many people charged with drug offenses punishable by prison term …"

"… tober 9, 2002, hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Alice Fishe …"