#intelligence authorization act

[lexingtonparkleader]

Hoyer Commends Bipartisan Intelligence Act

Hoyer Commends Bipartisan Intelligence Act

The US Congress has passed the bipartisan Intelligence Authorization Act, and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer has issued a statement on his approval of the bill. The bill will be in effect for fiscal 2018-2019.

In his statement, Whip Hoyer commended ranking member Adam Schiff (D-CA) for making the effort to ensure that input from the Democrats was included in the bill. Mr. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th)…

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[riseuptimes]

Cracking Down On Dissent: The U.S. Government Has Essentially Created A Ministry of Truth

Cracking Down On Dissent: The U.S. Government Has Essentially Created A Ministry of Truth

Countering Disinformation Act is the one that was included in the NDAA, and it’s already been signed by the president. That’s the one that’s directed overseas. Section 501 of the Intelligence Authorization Act is the one that’s passed the house, and that’s the one that is potentially directed at American media companies. 

The Real News Network  January 1, 2017

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[cendemtech]

“In a victory for the free expression and privacy rights of Internet users around the world, the Senate has agreed to drop a dangerous reporting requirement from the Intelligence Authorization Act that would have turned Internet companies into informants for the government: http://bit.ly/1OsskFV.

[xrbradio]

WASHINGTON, DC – A provision authored by Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) was included in the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, legislation reported to the full Senate for consideration last night. Coats, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, authored a provision that would require the National Counterintelligence Executive (NCIX) to be a presidentially appointed and Senate confirmable position within one year. “Unfortunately, it has been two years since Edward Snowden fled to Russia, and there has been no accountability for the counterintelligence and security lapses that led to the most significant breach ever of classified information,” said Coats. “My provision would elevate consideration of this important position to ensure counterintelligence remains a primary pillar of our national security strategy. In the wake of the Snowden leaks, it is more important than ever for the White House, the Director of National [...]

[psytly]

Just thought I would share this with everyone. This is kind of a really big fucking deal, as it's a HUGE invasion of privacy. The government shouldn't be able to do shit like this!

[ctrychristian]

Congress Passes Bill Which Grants “Unlimited Access to Communications of Every American”

Amash labels legislation “most egregious I’ve encountered”

According to Congressman Justin Amash, Congress just passed a bill which grants the government and law enforcement “unlimited access to the communications of every American”.

When the Michigan lawmaker discovered that the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2015 had been amended with a provision that authorizes “the acquisition,…

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[christianpatriots]

Congress Passes Bill Which Grants “Unlimited Access to Communications of Every American”

Amash labels legislation “most egregious I’ve encountered”

According to Congressman Justin Amash, Congress just passed a bill which grants the government and law enforcement “unlimited access to the communications of every American”.

When the Michigan lawmaker discovered that the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2015 had been amended with a provision that authorizes “the acquisition,…

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