House passes historic intelligence reform bill

[goobergunch]

5 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The House of Representatives approved landmark legislation to revamp America's intelligence network, clearing the way for major reforms aimed at preventing a repeat of the September 11 attacks.

The historic bill, approved by a vote of 336-75, by and large adopts the recommendations of the September 11 Commission on ways to stop future terror strikes against the United States, and comes after months of meetings, hearings and contentious bargaining.

The White House said President George W. Bush (news - web sites) was "very pleased" by the bill's passage and expected the Senate to follow suit.

"The president is very pleased with House passage. He knows that this bill will make America safer," White House spokesman Trent Duffy said.

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House Vote 544

[Nikepallas]

1. YEAH Bushco is happy to be able to control us better.

Wonder what the rest of the world will say.

[genius]

3. It includes Patriot Act II: Mandatory jobs, Nat ID card, det w/o trial.

Welcome to Hitlerland.

[Nikepallas]

5. Okay maybe I am dumb BUT what the hell is a mandatory Job?

They shoot you if you don't work? What next if you work in one county but live in another they will make you move to that county?
Married will can no longer keep or hyphenate maiden names?

[alittlelark]

2. uh, yeah........

"by and large adopts the recommendations of the September 11 Commission"

What the hell does THAT mean?

[Timebound]

4. Well guys,

If I magically dissapear one day, you'll know where I've gone...

...and that goes for any other of those outspoken fraud people. *cries*

[elepet]

6. Interesting vote line up

More republicans than democrats against. Kucinich against, woolsey for.(they are usually on the same side on issues)
Wonder what is actually in this bill that the republicans objected to.

[elepet]

7. Lee voted for it

And i believe she voted against the Iraq war originally.

[Moderator]

8. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1052930