Goodlatte & The Patriot Act Written on June 14, 2011, by virginiaconservative.
Although you may have forgotten, back on February 15th of this year, I sent a message to my Representative, Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), asking why he voted to continue several constitutionally questionable provisions of the Patriot Act including roving wiretaps and allowing federal government access to your library records. Let me tell you that, in the [...]
UPDATED: Did Obama’s Unprecedented Autopen Signing of the Patriot Act Extension Comply With the Constitution? Written on May 28, 2011, by Ken Falkenstein.
I support the Patriot Act and believe that it provides reasonable and essential tools to fight terrorism. That said, I question whether the recent bill extending the [...]
Senator Paul & The Patriot Act Written on May 23, 2011, by virginiaconservative.
Prior to today’s cloture vote on Senate Bill 1038, which would extend provisions of the Patriot Act, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky offered the following thoughts on the issue: You should know that the cloture vote passed the Senate by a significant margin, 74-8. The eight Senators who voted no are: Max Baucus (D-MT), Mark [...]
Can You Protect Me From Yourself? Written on February 15, 2011, by virginiaconservative.
Although fast tracking the renewal of several provisions of the Patriot Act proved to be unsuccessful, yesterday the House of Representatives voted to extend these constitutionally questionable powers. The vote on H.R. 514 was 275 in favor, 144 against, and 14 not voting. Although supporters of the Patriot Act claim that these provisions are a [...]
Extending the Patriot Act Written on February 9, 2011, by virginiaconservative.
Today, members of the House of Representatives got a chance to vote on whether or not to extend some of the most onerous provisions of the Patriot Act. Yesterday, I called my Representative, Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), to ask how he was planning to vote on this issue. His Washington office did not have an answer [...]