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Local fire departments are teaming with
the Department of Homeland security
to expand the methods of performing
surveillance of US citizens in their homes
in a program that has been referred to as
an “evolution of the fire service.”
Homeland Security is beginning to train
emergency personnel to report anything
they see as they enter homes to fight
fires or respond to requests for
emergency medical care that may
indicate the homeowner is involved in
“support for terrorism.”
The DHS program would require fire
safety personnel, when they enter
private residences, to be on the lookout
for persons who are hostile,
uncooperative or seem to express hate
or discontent with the United States and
to report such perceptions to national
intelligence agents. Firemen would also
the Department of Homeland security
to expand the methods of performing
surveillance of US citizens in their homes
in a program that has been referred to as
an “evolution of the fire service.”
Homeland Security is beginning to train
emergency personnel to report anything
they see as they enter homes to fight
fires or respond to requests for
emergency medical care that may
indicate the homeowner is involved in
“support for terrorism.”
The DHS program would require fire
safety personnel, when they enter
private residences, to be on the lookout
for persons who are hostile,
uncooperative or seem to express hate
or discontent with the United States and
to report such perceptions to national
intelligence agents. Firemen would also
be required to look for unusual
chemicals, surveillance equipment, still
and video cameras, maps, photos and
blue prints. First responders are also
required to report back to DHS if they
enter a residence that has little or no
furniture.
Expanding on a pilot program already in
place in New York City, Homeland
Security is endeavoring to open
information-sharing channels between
emergency first responders and the
intelligence directorate of DHS that have
not existed before. Firemen and
emergency service providers, unlike
members of the law enforcement
community, are able to enter homes and
other private properties with no warrant
in the fulfillment of their normal job
duties. These duties include fighting fires
as well as carrying out “fire safety
chemicals, surveillance equipment, still
and video cameras, maps, photos and
blue prints. First responders are also
required to report back to DHS if they
enter a residence that has little or no
furniture.
Expanding on a pilot program already in
place in New York City, Homeland
Security is endeavoring to open
information-sharing channels between
emergency first responders and the
intelligence directorate of DHS that have
not existed before. Firemen and
emergency service providers, unlike
members of the law enforcement
community, are able to enter homes and
other private properties with no warrant
in the fulfillment of their normal job
duties. These duties include fighting fires
as well as carrying out “fire safety
inspections” that are normally
performed with no notice to
property owners.
Civil libertarians and fire service trade
unions have indicated that forcing
firemen and emergency service
providers to perform surveillance as
they attempt to rescue citizens or
provide medical care to those who
are hurt or injured is likely to create
suspicion of public service employees
and diminish their ability to
effectively perform their duties.
New York City Fire Chief Salvatore
Cassano justified the new surveillance
role of his fire fighters when he told
the Associated Press that, by
looking for terrorists while they fight
fires, “by discovering these types of
events,” firemen are simply “helping
people.” it's all true
performed with no notice to
property owners.
Civil libertarians and fire service trade
unions have indicated that forcing
firemen and emergency service
providers to perform surveillance as
they attempt to rescue citizens or
provide medical care to those who
are hurt or injured is likely to create
suspicion of public service employees
and diminish their ability to
effectively perform their duties.
New York City Fire Chief Salvatore
Cassano justified the new surveillance
role of his fire fighters when he told
the Associated Press that, by
looking for terrorists while they fight
fires, “by discovering these types of
events,” firemen are simply “helping
people.” it's all true
US Roman Catholic bishops have
release a statement reminding
American Catholic voters that
they must vote for leaders who
support the political objectives of
the church’s leadership in Rome.
The Catholic clergy warned US
voters that their “eternal
salvation could be at stake” if
they support candidates whose
political positions are contrary to
church teaching on matters such
as abortion rights.
The US Conference of Bishops
prepared the statement called,
“Forming Consciences for Faith-
ful Citizenship”, which says that
the church’s moral stance on
political issues cannot be
“optional concerns” for American
Catholics who vote.
Although the group of church
prelates said that their “focus is
not on party affiliation (or)
ideology,” they identified that
they are most concerned with any
political policy that “threatens
human life and dignity.” The
document goes on to specify to
US Catholic voters that the
“direct and intentional
destruction of innocent human
life is always wrong.” The
document also warns church
members about supporting
candidates who favor researching
stem cell therapies to end
diseases and calls on church
members to support candidates
who say they will fight
“terrorism”. The bishop’s
statement marks the first time
Catholic Clergy have warned
followers of the spiritual
consequences of not voting as the
church demands. it's all true
release a statement reminding
American Catholic voters that
they must vote for leaders who
support the political objectives of
the church’s leadership in Rome.
The Catholic clergy warned US
voters that their “eternal
salvation could be at stake” if
they support candidates whose
political positions are contrary to
church teaching on matters such
as abortion rights.
The US Conference of Bishops
prepared the statement called,
“Forming Consciences for Faith-
ful Citizenship”, which says that
the church’s moral stance on
political issues cannot be
“optional concerns” for American
Catholics who vote.
Although the group of church
prelates said that their “focus is
not on party affiliation (or)
ideology,” they identified that
they are most concerned with any
political policy that “threatens
human life and dignity.” The
document goes on to specify to
US Catholic voters that the
“direct and intentional
destruction of innocent human
life is always wrong.” The
document also warns church
members about supporting
candidates who favor researching
stem cell therapies to end
diseases and calls on church
members to support candidates
who say they will fight
“terrorism”. The bishop’s
statement marks the first time
Catholic Clergy have warned
followers of the spiritual
consequences of not voting as the
church demands. it's all true
The House Education Committee has
passed a bill that would put specific
American university's federal funding in
jeopardy if they do not take actions to
satisfy demands made by the Motion
Picture Association of America to ensure
that their computer networks are not
being used by students to download
copy written music and movies.
The bill, the College Opportunity and
Affordability Act, singles out 25 major
US universities that the MPAA has
accused as being the top campuses
where students use file sharing software
to swap copies of songs and films with
each other and calls on them to develop
“technology-based deterrents” to
prevent file sharing and other such
“illegal activity.” The Education
committee unanimously approved the
university-funding bill.
passed a bill that would put specific
American university's federal funding in
jeopardy if they do not take actions to
satisfy demands made by the Motion
Picture Association of America to ensure
that their computer networks are not
being used by students to download
copy written music and movies.
The bill, the College Opportunity and
Affordability Act, singles out 25 major
US universities that the MPAA has
accused as being the top campuses
where students use file sharing software
to swap copies of songs and films with
each other and calls on them to develop
“technology-based deterrents” to
prevent file sharing and other such
“illegal activity.” The Education
committee unanimously approved the
university-funding bill.
The committee's action took place
shortly after the MPAA sent letters
directly to the 25 universities identified
in the proposed legislation advising them
of the legal consequences of computer
file sharing and urging them to install a
sophisticated software package on
university computer networks that will
allow the MPAA to track and record the
Internet habits of all users of the
networks, from students to professors.
Under the new law, Institutions that fail
to take action to prevent file sharing on
their computer networks would be
subject to any action the Department of
Education specifies. The proposal
mirrors a bill in the Senate sponsored by
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV),
which calls for universities to prevent the
"distribution of intellectual property on
college computer networks." it's all true
shortly after the MPAA sent letters
directly to the 25 universities identified
in the proposed legislation advising them
of the legal consequences of computer
file sharing and urging them to install a
sophisticated software package on
university computer networks that will
allow the MPAA to track and record the
Internet habits of all users of the
networks, from students to professors.
Under the new law, Institutions that fail
to take action to prevent file sharing on
their computer networks would be
subject to any action the Department of
Education specifies. The proposal
mirrors a bill in the Senate sponsored by
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV),
which calls for universities to prevent the
"distribution of intellectual property on
college computer networks." it's all true
Federal law enforcement agencies are
increasingly obtaining real-time
geolocation and other tracking data
collected and transmitted by cell phones
to servers operated by private
telecommunications companies, often
without seeking search warrants or
providing evidence of criminal activity,
according to an investigation by the
Washington Post. The paper reports
that asking courts to order cell phone
tracking data to be turned over to
investigators without showing probable
cause has become routine practice for
federal agencies, even though it
contravenes Justice Department policy
guidelines. Privacy rights advocates warn
that cell phone technology has evolved
to include a range of geolocation and
data retention functions not readily
apparent to users, that may be accessed
remotely by third parties.
Requests for cell phone data are typically
sealed at the request of the law
enforcement agencies involved, making it
difficult to know the frequency or the
details of the orders for surveillance, but
the Post reports that several federal
judges have published their own orders
denying specific requests, in an apparent
effort to highlight the government's
move toward a lower standard of
evidence. "Most people don't realize it,
but they're carrying a tracking device in
increasingly obtaining real-time
geolocation and other tracking data
collected and transmitted by cell phones
to servers operated by private
telecommunications companies, often
without seeking search warrants or
providing evidence of criminal activity,
according to an investigation by the
Washington Post. The paper reports
that asking courts to order cell phone
tracking data to be turned over to
investigators without showing probable
cause has become routine practice for
federal agencies, even though it
contravenes Justice Department policy
guidelines. Privacy rights advocates warn
that cell phone technology has evolved
to include a range of geolocation and
data retention functions not readily
apparent to users, that may be accessed
remotely by third parties.
Requests for cell phone data are typically
sealed at the request of the law
enforcement agencies involved, making it
difficult to know the frequency or the
details of the orders for surveillance, but
the Post reports that several federal
judges have published their own orders
denying specific requests, in an apparent
effort to highlight the government's
move toward a lower standard of
evidence. "Most people don't realize it,
but they're carrying a tracking device in
their pocket," a spokesman for the
Electronic Frontier Foundation told
the newspaper. "Cell phones can reveal
very precise information about your
location, and yet legal protections are
very much up in the air." The Wireless
Manufacturers Association complained to
the Federal Communications
Commission in July that the "lack of a
consistent legal standard for tracking a
user's location has made it difficult for
carriers to comply" with the growing
demand from law enforcement agencies.
The Justice Department was quick to
downplay law enforcement capabilities
to track the movements of private
citizens and eavesdrop on conversations,
text messages , or emails. Department
spokesman Dean Boyd issued a
statement, saying in part, "Law
enforcement has absolutely no interest
in tracking the locations of law-abiding
citizens. What we're doing is going
through the courts to lawfully obtain
data that will help us locate criminal
suspects."
Boyd acknowledged that in some
cases agencies have adhered to a
relaxed standard of "specific and
articulable facts" rather than the
traditional "probable cause" in
seeking judicial orders for surveillance
and tracking. it's all true
Electronic Frontier Foundation told
the newspaper. "Cell phones can reveal
very precise information about your
location, and yet legal protections are
very much up in the air." The Wireless
Manufacturers Association complained to
the Federal Communications
Commission in July that the "lack of a
consistent legal standard for tracking a
user's location has made it difficult for
carriers to comply" with the growing
demand from law enforcement agencies.
The Justice Department was quick to
downplay law enforcement capabilities
to track the movements of private
citizens and eavesdrop on conversations,
text messages , or emails. Department
spokesman Dean Boyd issued a
statement, saying in part, "Law
enforcement has absolutely no interest
in tracking the locations of law-abiding
citizens. What we're doing is going
through the courts to lawfully obtain
data that will help us locate criminal
suspects."
Boyd acknowledged that in some
cases agencies have adhered to a
relaxed standard of "specific and
articulable facts" rather than the
traditional "probable cause" in
seeking judicial orders for surveillance
and tracking. it's all true
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The Bush administration has
proposed designating more than 6000
miles of "National Interest Electric
Transmission Corridors" affecting
more than 3 million acres of public
lands in 11 Western states, after its
controversial designation of similar
energy corridors in the Northeast
and Southwest over the summer.
The proposal for the Western energy
corridors would impact areas
including national parks, national
forests, and wilderness areas. The
Energy Policy Act of 2005 gives the
Secretaries of Energy, the Interior,
Agriculture, and Defense the
authority to identify corridors on
public lands for power lines and
pipelines and other energy
distribution infrastructure and
facilities.
According to the Wilderness Society,
the West-wide Energy Corridors
would "threaten six national wildlife
refuges, three national parks, seven
national monuments, and more than
60 current and proposed wilderness
areas." Parts of Arizona's Havasu
National Wildlife Refuge and Utah's
Arches National Park are among the
areas proposed for designation as
energy corridors. it's all true
proposed designating more than 6000
miles of "National Interest Electric
Transmission Corridors" affecting
more than 3 million acres of public
lands in 11 Western states, after its
controversial designation of similar
energy corridors in the Northeast
and Southwest over the summer.
The proposal for the Western energy
corridors would impact areas
including national parks, national
forests, and wilderness areas. The
Energy Policy Act of 2005 gives the
Secretaries of Energy, the Interior,
Agriculture, and Defense the
authority to identify corridors on
public lands for power lines and
pipelines and other energy
distribution infrastructure and
facilities.
According to the Wilderness Society,
the West-wide Energy Corridors
would "threaten six national wildlife
refuges, three national parks, seven
national monuments, and more than
60 current and proposed wilderness
areas." Parts of Arizona's Havasu
National Wildlife Refuge and Utah's
Arches National Park are among the
areas proposed for designation as
energy corridors. it's all true
"I try to make sure that when I'm
with foreign leaders, there's a
pretty picture of the two of us
walking down the colonnades, or
something like that...
with foreign leaders, there's a
pretty picture of the two of us
walking down the colonnades, or
something like that...
verbatim number 25.4
...to send a good message."
Washington DC 10.17.07
Washington DC 10.17.07
Defense Department researchers are set
to receive substantial funding increases
for programs related to the militarization
and weaponization of space as part of
the $459 billion 2008 Defense
authorization bill approved by Congress.
A top priority of the cutting-edge
Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency will be the development of
FALCON, a reusable "Hypersonic Cruise
Vehicle" capable of flying at six times the
speed of sound and delivering 12,000
pounds of ordnance to any target in the
world within minutes, according to an
analysis of the 621-page spending
legislation by the Washington Post.
According to the report, House and
Senate leaders from both parties
to receive substantial funding increases
for programs related to the militarization
and weaponization of space as part of
the $459 billion 2008 Defense
authorization bill approved by Congress.
A top priority of the cutting-edge
Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency will be the development of
FALCON, a reusable "Hypersonic Cruise
Vehicle" capable of flying at six times the
speed of sound and delivering 12,000
pounds of ordnance to any target in the
world within minutes, according to an
analysis of the 621-page spending
legislation by the Washington Post.
According to the report, House and
Senate leaders from both parties
supported a variety of space-based
weapons programs, in some cases
appropriating funds that greatly
exceeded Bush administration requests.
The FALCON program is the latest
effort by the Pentagon to develop a
"prompt global strike" capability as a
component of the "war on terror." The
project is devoted to developing the
capacity to attack time sensitive targets.
Missiles launched from the hypersonic
vehicle would gain velocity from the
earth's gravitational pull, moving at up to
25 times the speed of sound as they
reached their targets. The space-based
missile program will "provide the country
with significant capability to conduct
weapons programs, in some cases
appropriating funds that greatly
exceeded Bush administration requests.
The FALCON program is the latest
effort by the Pentagon to develop a
"prompt global strike" capability as a
component of the "war on terror." The
project is devoted to developing the
capacity to attack time sensitive targets.
Missiles launched from the hypersonic
vehicle would gain velocity from the
earth's gravitational pull, moving at up to
25 times the speed of sound as they
reached their targets. The space-based
missile program will "provide the country
with significant capability to conduct
responsive missions with quick
turnaround sortie rates while
providing aircraft-like operability,"
according to a DARPA statement.
Space weapons and surveillance
programs remain popular even among
Democrats in Congress, with the
conference committee approving
$100 million more than the White
House requested for "space
situational awareness," an increase of
over 33 percent. The committee's
final report noted, "Enhancing these
capabilities is critical, particularly
following the Chinese
anti-satellite-weapons demonstration
last January." it's all true
turnaround sortie rates while
providing aircraft-like operability,"
according to a DARPA statement.
Space weapons and surveillance
programs remain popular even among
Democrats in Congress, with the
conference committee approving
$100 million more than the White
House requested for "space
situational awareness," an increase of
over 33 percent. The committee's
final report noted, "Enhancing these
capabilities is critical, particularly
following the Chinese
anti-satellite-weapons demonstration
last January." it's all true
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