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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 05:59 PM
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Reid is on the floor NOW asking for an extension on the FISA bill. nt
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swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 06:00 PM
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1. Is that the 18 month extension without telco immunity, just as the WSJ
predicted?
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 06:03 PM
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4. I don't know what exactly he's asking for --
Edited on Tue Jan-22-08 06:04 PM by gateley
:shrug:

He's talking about "finishing it" Thursday or Friday. I get the feeling he's trying to come to a vote before the current extension period expires.

I eagerly await knowledgeable input!

EDIT to say some R's are objecting. Dodd is there, I hope he speaks.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 06:08 PM
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5. if extension--then would have to be the one signed into law in AUG
Edited on Tue Jan-22-08 06:09 PM by rodeodance
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 06:01 PM
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2. He just said we have to "finish" it THIS WEEK. nt
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nashville_brook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 06:01 PM
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3. yep, b/c that's what's important today. protecting the telecomms...
:sarcasm:
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