Wired.com reports that both Senate and House proposals are in the works to force ISPs into retaining your identifying-data for up to 2 years.
Read More: Feds Propose Storing Internet User Data for 2 Years | Threat Level from Wired.com.
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This post was written by PoliticsRX on February 21, 2009
President Barack Obama asserts that he will “call out” any mayors who mis-use the Federal stimulus-package funds. Budget chief released details on how use is to be reported, implying the system is streamlined for transparency on Recovery.gov.
Read More: Obama: Stimulus money must be spent wisely – White House- msnbc.com.
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This post was written by PoliticsRX on February 20, 2009
On the heals of the Illinois Governor Blagojevich’s “pay-to-play” scandal, Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is said to be backing a constitutional amendment to allow special elections when filling Senate vacancies.
Opponents of the measure argue that during the election process, states will not be equally represented. Proponents refer to current House rules, in which elections are to be held when filling vacancies.
Read More: Proposal Calls For Elections To Fill Senate Vacancies : NPR.
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This post was written by PoliticsRX on February 20, 2009
Burris Agreed To Raise Funds For Blagojevich : NPR.
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This post was written by PoliticsRX on February 17, 2009
Vice President Dick Chaney reportedly upset with former President Bush because “Scooter” Libby was not pardoned for the leak of Valerie Plame.
Read More: Ex-VP Dick Cheney outraged President Bush didn’t grant ‘Scooter’ Libby full pardon.
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This post was written by PoliticsRX on February 17, 2009
