Warrentless Domestic Surveillance
2007-09-20T21:35:32-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/f36/201084-m.jpgWitnesses testified about the Foreign Intelligence Security Act (FISA) and extending legislation permitting wider use of warrantless wiretaps in conducting domestic surveillance. Among the topics they addressed were civil rights concerns, proper oversight of executive activities, the nature of the terrorist threat, and developing policies that recognize changes in telecommunication technology. They also talked about obtaining information from private companies and disclosure of personal information.
Witnesses testified about the Foreign Intelligence Security Act (FISA) and extending legislation permitting wider use of warrantless… read more
Witnesses testified about the Foreign Intelligence Security Act (FISA) and extending legislation permitting wider use of warrantless wiretaps in conducting domestic surveillance. Among the topics they addressed were civil rights concerns, proper oversight of executive activities, the nature of the terrorist threat, and developing policies that recognize changes in telecommunication technology. They also talked about obtaining information from private companies and disclosure of personal information. close
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- Anna G. Eshoo U.S. Representative [D] California
- Peter Hoekstra U.S. Representative [R] Michigan
- Rush Holt U.S. Representative [D] New Jersey
- Darrell Issa U.S. Representative [R] California
- Jim Langevin U.S. Representative [D] Rhode Island
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- Dutch Ruppersberger U.S. Representative [D] Maryland
- Jan Schakowsky U.S. Representative [D] Illinois
- Mike Thompson U.S. Representative [D] California
- Todd Tiahrt U.S. Representative [R] Kansas
- John Tierney U.S. Representative [D] Massachusetts
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- Heather Wilson U.S. Representative [R] New Mexico
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