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Shaheen Votes Against Cloture on Patriot Bill

by: Mike Hoefer

Thu May 26, 2011 at 11:30:19 AM EDT


Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) voted Tuesday night against Senator Reid's motion to block amendments to the Patriot Act extension, voted today against cloture on the bill, and yesterday proposed an amendment to extend the expiring provisions of the law for only 6 months, rather than 4 years, so that there is time for a full debate on any long-term reauthorization. She is a co-sponsor of Senator Leahy's proposed amendment to the bill.

She released the following statement:

"The Patriot Act has proven a useful tool for counter-terrorism efforts that have kept us safe since 9/11. But many in New Hampshire have genuine concerns about what it has cost us in civil liberties. Those concerns should not be taken lightly. Waiting until the last minute to schedule a vote, just as these provisions are about to expire, doesn't allow for a full and thorough debate that would respect the deep importance we assign to personal liberty as Americans.

"While I ultimately support extending the Patriot Act in some form, I know we can make it a better law. A full debate in the Senate, with the chance to consider amendments, would allow us to consider more effective ways to balance our collective security and our individual rights. Surely such a debate is worthy of our time."

Mike Hoefer :: Shaheen Votes Against Cloture on Patriot Bill
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Thank you Senator! (4.00 / 4)
Let's have appropriate debate and discussion on this far reaching Legislation before we sign up for another 4 years.

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This is welcome news. Thank you, Senator! (0.00 / 0)
Long as we're talking about the Patriot Act though, I really hope Russ Feingold decides to run for Senate again this cycle.

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Thanks Senator Shaheen. The Patriot Act concerns liberals and conservatives. Great damage has been done to our traditional liberties, and some good people have been hurt. Does it have any effect on those who would harm Americans? Tune in (plug here) next Tuesday as a spokesperson for the ACLU national comes on my show to address their concerns about both the law itself and the legislative rush to extend. Noon to one streaming at wscafm.org.  

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