Anti-Terrorism Legislation

The participants announced the formation of a new organization, Patriots to Restore Checks and Balances, to seek congressional review of the… read more

The participants announced the formation of a new organization, Patriots to Restore Checks and Balances, to seek congressional review of the most intrusive provisions of the Patriot Act. It was indicated that House and Senate Judiciary Committees will hold hearings about whether or not to extend the act. Topics included fighting terrorism, privacy, airline prescreening systems, federal government checks and balances, and search warrants. They called on President Bush to reconsider his unqualified endorsement of the Patriot Act. After their remarks, the participants answered reporters' questions. close

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  • Laura W. Murphy Director American Civil Liberties Union->Washington Legislative Office
  • Grover Norquist President Americans for Tax Reform
  • Michael D. Ostrolenk Director Association of American Physicians and Surgeons->Government Affairs
  • John Snyder Director Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms->Public Affairs
  • Paul M. Weyrich Chairman and CEO Free Congress Research and Education Foundation
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Anti-Terrorism Legislation

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Program ID:
186017-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 22, 2005 | 10:02am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 23, 2005 | 5:54pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 22, 2005 | 10:02am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 22, 2005 | 2:31pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 22, 2005 | 8:56pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 22, 2005 | 11:36pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 23, 2005 | 2:17am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 23, 2005 | 5:54pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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