Fear-Mongering 101: U.S. Says It Has Missed Intelligence After Spy Act Expired
A Reuters newswire article by Randall Mikkelsen, via The Boston Globe, reports that:
U.S. spy agencies have missed intelligence in the days since terrorism surveillance legislation expired, the Bush administration said on Friday, but Democrats accused it of fear mongering and blamed it for any gaps.More here.
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Director of National Intelligence Michael McConnell fired the latest shot in the administration's battle with Congress to obtain new legislation to wiretap terrorism suspects.
But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Republican lawmakers and the administration had failed to participate on Friday in congressional staff negotiations over the bill, and noted President George W. Bush opposed extending the temporary act.
"The president and congressional Republicans have only themselves to blame," for any missed intelligence, said Pelosi, a California Democrat.
posted by Fergie @ 2/22/2008 05:13:00 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home