EPIC Reminds DHS that “Fusion Centers” are Subject to the Federal Privacy Act

Dec. 17, 2010 EPIC has submitted comments [1], [2] to two departments in the Department of Homeland Security concerning the establishment of federal “fusion centers” that would contained detailed personal information on US citizens. The Dep...

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A Stroll Down Memory Lane for New Years Eve

Ringing in the New Year A bit of entertainment for your New Year’s Eve…we thought folks might enjoy a montage of some classic movie scenes ringing in the New Year, and we thought we’d highlight one of our favorites. Because we love It’s a Wonderful Life, we thought we’d highlight its ending scene… Best wishes [...]

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111th Congress Added More Debt Than First 100 Congresses Combined

Sigh: via CNS: The federal government has accumulated more new debt--$3.22 trillion ($3,220,103,625,307.29)—during the tenure of the 111th Congress than it did during the first 100 Congresses combined, according to official debt figures published by ...

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