In an article published on November 16, the New York Times reports that the defense team representing I. Lewis Libby plans to seek to obtain documents from journalists that are well beyond the scope of those used to substantiate the indictment. The article quotes Lucy Dalglish, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, who states, “This is a very unsettling case, and it could take years in the courts to resolve.”
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Daily Archives: November 15, 2005
Online Open Source Patent Library Launched
Press release: “The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Linux®, today announced the launch of its online patent commons reference library, the foundation of its Patent Commons Project. The Project’s goal is to provide greater confidence for developers and customers of all open source software. The site,… Continue Reading
Groups Seek Gov Docs on Impact of Patriot Act on Academic Freedom
Press release: “The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has joined with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and PEN American Center in a legal action against the U.S. Departments of State, Justice, and Homeland Security and the Central Intelligence Agency. In a complaint filed [November 10, 2005 – 19 pages, PDF], the national groups… Continue Reading
TSA Issues Guidance on Biometrics for Airport Access Control
Guidance Package, Biometrics for Airport Access Control, 30 September 2005, Version Release: October 2005 (140 pages, PDF). “This guidance document includes basic criteria and standards that TSA believes biometric products should meet in order to meet the technical requirements of acceptable performance for airport access control systems.” Continue Reading
Public Broadcasting IG Issues Report on Ethics and Statutory Violations By Ex-Chair
From the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Office of the Inspector General, Review of Alleged Actions Violating the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, as Amended (67 pages, PDF), November 15, 2005. “We found evidence that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) former Chairman [Kenneth Tomlinson] violated statutory provisions and the Director’s Code of Ethics by dealing… Continue Reading
Conference on Patriot Act Reauthorization Urged to Adopt Four Year Sunset
From the American Bar Association President, this November 9, 2005 letter (3 pages, PDF) requests that conferees seeking to reach agreement on the House (H.R. 3199) and Senate versions (S. 1389) accept language reforming sections 206, 213 and 215. These sections address limitations to the use of wiretaps, search warrants for homes and businesses, and… Continue Reading
Rep. Conyers Launches Patriot Act Resource Site
Rep. Conyer’s Patriot Act Action Center includes links to Patriot Act resources from government and advocacy sources, a chronology of Congressional action on the legislation (which links to a series of beSpacific postings), recent news articles, and “What the Blogs are Saying.” Continue Reading
Sen. Hagel Delivers Speech on U.S. Foreign Policy and the Middle East
U.S. Foreign Policy and the Middle East by Senator Chuck Hagel, November 15, 2005 – Delivered at the Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, DC. “The Iraq war should not be debated in the United States on a partisan political platform. This debases our country, trivializes the seriousness of war and cheapens the service and sacrifices… Continue Reading
Democrats Advance Innovative Technology Agenda
Press release: “House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi unveiled the House Democrats new Innovation Agenda: A Commitment to Competitiveness to Keep America #1 (12 pages, PDF) in a speech at the National Press Club this morning. “First, we recognize that in a globalized, knowledge-based economy, America’s greatest resource for innovation and economic growth resides within America’s… Continue Reading
