Lisa Graves
Lisa Graves
Lisa Graves is an American progressive who currently serves as Executive Director of the Center for Media and Democracy...
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It gives a nod toward checks and balances without fixing the most fundamental flaws in the Patriot Act.
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When presented with an honest representation, the American voter has serious concerns about the government's actions. Congress must listen and take steps to protect our Constitutional freedoms. The American people recognize that the rule of law must be followed by all - especially the president.
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We applaud those lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, who have demanded the truth from the government. The rule of law has been broken, and Congress and the public have a right to know. Effective and public oversight can be done without compromising state secrets. The administration must stop using national security as a blanket reason to keep their illegal activities hidden in the shadows.
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We're seeing an administration that's engaging in a lot of legal hairsplitting to justify behavior that's not authorized by the law.