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CRS doubts legal rationale for NSA program

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-01-07 00:59|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Funny, I don't recall reading about the CRS in the Constitution. I do, however, recall the duties of the President - the head of the Executive Branch. The Dithering and Theft Branch, a.k.a. Legilative Branch, can go piss up a rope. They can take their extra-constitutional CRS political poofta creation with them - and the wankfest will ensue unabated... and unrequited.

Focus: Leakers.

Posted by .com 2006-01-07 01:11|| 2006-01-07 01:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Congress is behaving cravenly. The donks are trying to deny they were briefed and approved (see : Harmon, Jane, D- Dickless), even though it was above and beyond what the constitution requires. The remainder ankle bite with statements hurting morale and encouraging terorists, yet voting against same when forced to take a public position via vote. Disgusting and W could make them pay dearly for their craven defeatism and transparent opportunism...will he?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-01-07 01:20|| 2006-01-07 01:20|| Front Page Top

#3 Funny, I don't recall the constitution mentioning the Congressional Research Service. I don't recall that Tom Kean is a congressman. What I do recall is the September 11 Commission being a complete waste of time, and just another *unelected* body looking for undeserved influence just like any lobbying group out there.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2006-01-07 02:04|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2006-01-07 02:04|| Front Page Top

#4 For those who forgot - SJR:23, 12 Sept 2001. NB War Powers

One Hundred Seventh Congress

of the

United States of America

AT THE FIRST SESSION

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,

the third day of January, two thousand and one

Joint Resolution

To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.

Whereas, on September 11, 2001, acts of treacherous violence were committed against the United States and its citizens; and

Whereas, such acts render it both necessary and appropriate that the United States exercise its rights to self-defense and to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad; and

Whereas, in light of the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by these grave acts of violence; and

Whereas, such acts continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States; and

Whereas, the President has authority under the Constitution to take action to deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United States: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This joint resolution may be cited as the `Authorization for Use of Military Force'.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.

(a) IN GENERAL- That the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons.

(b) War Powers Resolution Requirements-

(1) SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION- Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.

(2) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Nothing in this resolution supercedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and

President of the Senate.

Posted by Snater Unurong5332 2006-01-07 08:55|| 2006-01-07 08:55|| Front Page Top

#5 CRS non-partisan? My ass. It's populated by the typical donk government employee.

Posted by Sock Puppet OÂ´ Doom 2006-01-07 09:51|| 2006-01-07 09:51|| Front Page Top

#6 The Donks are talking impeachment. I am not going to accept a coup d'etat from the Dhims. Comments?

Posted by SR-71">SR-71 2006-01-07 12:24|| 2006-01-07 12:24|| Front Page Top

#7 Complete CRS memorendum on NSA
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/intel/m010506.pdf

Extracts from About CRS

As an attorney in the American Law Division, one is exposed to the myriad legal issues that confront Congress. The day's newspaper headlines may be quickly translated into congressional inquiries to CRS and the Law Division...
Over 80% of the attorney staff has been with the Division for ten years or more...
--http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/divwork/aldwork.html

Posted by Ulotle Wholuse7269 2006-01-07 13:22|| 2006-01-07 13:22|| Front Page Top

#8 "He [Thomas H. Kean] said in an interview that the administration did not inform his commission about the program and that he wished it had."

WTF am I missing? Why would the High Priests of the 9/11 Commission be informed about an ongoing operation after the fact?

"...just another *unelected* body looking for undeserved influence just like any lobbying group out there." Zhang Fei

Word!

Posted by DepotGuy 2006-01-07 16:06|| 2006-01-07 16:06|| Front Page Top

#9 I thiught CRS meant Can't Remember Shit. It looks like the CRS can't remember what it's really about.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2006-01-07 17:41|| 2006-01-07 17:41|| Front Page Top

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