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Daily Archives: December 11, 2006

Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act Sent to President for Signature

Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act bill [H.R. 4709] passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent on December 8, 2006 – To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and the public by providing criminal penalties for the fraudulent acquisition or unauthorized disclosure of phone records. Press release: “…U.S.… Continue Reading

Brookings Analysis of the Iraq Study Group Report

“On December 7, leading Brookings experts will examine the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group and its impact on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Participants include Michael O’Hanlon, senior fellow, the Brookings Institution; Kenneth Pollack, senior fellow and director of research, Saban Center for Middle East Policy; and Bruce Riedel, senior fellow, Saban… Continue Reading