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President George Bush
President Bush Signs FISA Amendments Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 10, 2008 - 8:37pm"I'm pleased to sign landmark legislation that is vital to the security of our people. The bill will allow our intelligence professionals to quickly and effectively monitor the communications of terrorists abroad while respecting the liberties of Americans here at home."
Today's Quote 07.10.08
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 10, 2008 - 7:19amThis bill will "will ensure that those companies whose assistance is necessary to protect the country will, themselves, be protected from lawsuits for past or future cooperation."
-- President George Bush
Nominations for Broadcasting Board of Governors
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 6, 2008 - 8:23pm(6/26) President George Bush has nominated Peter Robert Kann and Michael Meehan to be Members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
Today's Quote 04.22.08
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 22, 2008 - 9:07am"Howie, I don't know if you're free to come to Washington anytime soon but I have to reach an agreement with Congress on the federal budget. How'd you like to host a $3 trillion dollar 'Deal or No Deal,'"
-- President George W. Bush
Implementing America COMPETES Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 11, 2008 - 7:42amPresident George Bush has designated the Committee on Technology of the National Science and Technology Council to carry out the responsibilities assigned to the Council on Innovation and Competitiveness in section 1006 of the America COMPETES Act.
