Dodd Filibuster Threat Wins - Spying Bill Postponed to Next Year
Ryan Singel writes on Threat Level:
Connecticut senator Christopher Dodd's threatened filibuster of a bill giving immunity to telecoms that helped the government spy on Americans unexpectedly carried the day Monday, as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid decided to postpone the vote on the measure until after the winter break.More here.
The announcement was an unexpected victory for civil liberties groups, whose anti-immunity fortunes looked grim this morning as the Senate looked primed to pass an expansive spying bill that would free telecoms like AT&T and Verizon from privacy lawsuits.
Dodd showed his moxie and determination all day, as he held the floor for long stretches, railing against an administration-backed bill that would have freed telecoms from 40-odd lawsuits pending against them in federal court.
Note: I really admire Chris Dodd for his leadership and sheer guts on this one. So much, in fact, that just did something I don't normally do -- contributed to his campaign for presidency. -ferg
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posted by Fergie @ 12/17/2007 05:47:00 PM
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