Tag Archives: Surveillance

Capitol Hill : Gone Fishing

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Congress Still Corrupt and UselessBy Marc Ash / June 26, 2008 For those who thought Tom Delay’s departure would really change anything in Congress, this past week was a strong cup of coffee. On Capitol Hill, politics and greed still … Continue reading →

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Telecom Donations Tied to FISA Vote

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Supporters of the spying bill received twice the contributions as those against it.By Mike Lillis / June 24, 2008 When scores of House Democrats joined Republicans last week to reauthorize a controversial White House spying program, many critics attributed that … Continue reading →

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Just Like Congress Rolled Over

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

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William Michael Hanks : BEYOND COINTELPRO

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

J. Edgar Hoover served as founding director of the FBI from 1924 until his death in 1972. Hoover may be best remembered today for civil liberties abuses such as the COINTELPRO program. Photo from Library of Congress.Brief Reflections: Intelligence and … Continue reading →

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