About God Save America

America’s God’s given freedom is in jepordy from attacks within and from without.

 

Search


Forward Operations in the Culture War



Please note that some of the previously listed links and subjects may not be 100% endorsed by me. I have no contol over the content or listing of these websites.
 

Mar 8
2006

Senators Vote to Restrict Free Speech for Citizen Activists   Comments Comments

Last week the US Senate delivered a black-eye to free speech!

FAIRFAX, Va., Mar. 2 — "Today the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed onerous disclosure rules on America’s grassroots activists that infringe on several First Amendment protections including freedom of speech, assembly and the ability of citizens to petition the government," stated Kerri Houston, National Spokesperson for The LobbySense Coalition.

"These restrictions are part of a Lobby Reform bill that should be targeted at Congress, not at groups that bring the people’s message to Congress."

The original author of the language, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) backed away from the grassroots constraints in the bill, but the Lieberman (D-CT) and Levin (D-MI) amendment to regulate grassroots activities passed 10-6.

Click to read more …

Posted Constitutional Issues on Wednesday, March 8th, 2006.

You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.