The Senate voted and gave immunity to telecommunications companies that helped the federal government after September 11, eavesdrop on suspected terrorists (cnn.com, 2008). There are over 40 lawsuits against the telecommunications companies for violating customer privacy. President Bush authorized phone calls between al Qaeda members and citizens of the United States to be monitored. He used the help of companies like AT&T, Verizon, and more.
In addition, a final vote to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is to take place because the act expires at the end of the week. The vote is over whether or not the Senate is going to allow foreign intelligence to have permanent authority to act without warrants. The House of Representatives has already passed a similar version.
Leah Block
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