From Information Today:
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the American Library Association (ALA) have issued a statement saying they strongly support the USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009. Several provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2009, unless Congress acts to reauthorize them.
Archive of entries posted on November 2009
ARL, ALA Issue Statement Supporting PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009
As Congress Considers State Secrets Reform, Obama Admin Tries to Shut Down Yet Another Warrantless Wiretapping Lawsuit
From the Electronic Frontier Foundation:
In a Court filing late Friday night, the Obama Administration attempted to dress up in new clothes its embrace of one of the worst Bush Administration positions — that courts cannot be allowed to review the National Security Agency’s massive, well-documented program of warrantless surveillance. In doing so it demonstrated that [...]
Organizations Write President Obama Regarding ACTA
From SLA’s Public Policy blog:
Several organizations, including SLA, sent a letter on 5 November 2009 to President Obama expressing concerns about the lack of transparency and openness surrounding the negotiations on a new Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (“ACTA”).
Groups Urge Transparency in Health Care Reform Implementation
From OMB Watch:
Twenty groups, including OMB Watch, have sent a letter calling on Congress to include accountability and transparency provisions in any health care reform legislation. Specifically, the groups focused on federal advisory committees – panels that will provide critical advice on health care issues if legislation is passed. The groups represent a wide variety [...]