The New York Times is reporting that the Senate gave final approval today to broaden government spy powers and providing immunity for the phone companies that took part in secret wiretapping.
From the article:
The plan, approved by a vote of 69 to 28, marked one of Mr. Bush’s most hard-won legislative victories in a Democratic-led Congress where he has had little success of late. Both houses, controlled by Democrats, approved what amounted to the biggest restructuring of federal surveillance law in 30 years, giving the government more latitude to eavesdrop on targets abroad and at home who are suspected of links to terrorism.
The surveillance plan, which Mr. Bush is expected to sign into law quickly, was the product of months of negotiations between the White House and Democratic and Republican leaders, earning the grudging support of some leading Democrats.
Interestingly enough, Hillary Clinton voted no on this bill whereas Barack Obama voted yes. John McCain is jumping on this opportunity as he is claiming that Obama is once again flip-flopping on an issue.
I'm still not convinced that wiretapping is a good idea. Yes, I want our nation to be safe from terrorist threats, but doesn't this go just a little too far? Thoughts?
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