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National Review:
Why Bush Approved the Wiretaps  —  In the days since the revelation that President Bush authorized the National Security Agency to bypass, in certain cases of suspected al Qaeda activity, the special court set up to provide warrants for national-security wiretaps, the question has come up repeatedly: Why did he do it?
volokh.com:
AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. … I assume that the Administration's claim is that the AUMF counts as a "statute" that authorizes the surveillance: 50 U.S.C. 1809 states that "A person is guilty of an offense if he intentionally . . . engages in electronic surveillance under color …
Daniel J. Solove / Concurring Opinions:
Beyond His Power: Bush's Authorization of Warrantless NSA Surveillance  —  In this post, I aim to explore more in depth whether Bush had the legal power to authorize warrantless NSA surveillance.  As I was putting the finishing touches on this post, I noticed that Orin Kerr beat me to the punch …
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byrd2006.com:
Senator Byrd: No President is Above the Law
Discussion: firedoglake and boxer.senate.gov
Jeff Goldstein / protein wisdom:
"Catch them, but do not watch them!"
Walid Phares / The Counterterrorism Blog:
Catch them, but do not watch them!..  —  "Use their systems …
Discussion: Power Line and Froggy Ruminations
Marty Lederman / Balkinization:
Definition of "Audacity"  —  Noun: Bold or insolent heedlessness …
Washington Post:
President's Approval Rating Rebounds  —  President Bush's approval rating has surged in recent weeks, reversing what had been an extended period of decline, with Americans now expressing renewed optimism about the future of democracy in Iraq, the campaign against terrorism and the U.S. economy …
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CNN:
Iraq speeches, election don't help Bush  —  New poll: A majority doesn't approve of his handling of Iraq  —  CNN — President Bush's approval ratings do not appear to have changed significantly, despite a number of recent speeches he's given to shore up public support for the war in Iraq and its historic elections on Thursday.
Discussion: Informed Comment
Gary Langer / ABCNEWS:
Poll: Bush's Approval Ratings Climb  —  Iraqi Elections, Economic Gains Lift President From Career Lows  —  Dec. 19, 2005 — The recent elections in Iraq and an improved economic outlook at home have shifted public support in the president's direction, lifting him from career lows in his job performance and personal ratings alike.
Joshua Roberts / Newsweek:
Bush's Snoopgate  —  The president was so desperate to kill The New York Times' eavesdropping story, he summoned the paper's editor and publisher to the Oval Office.  But it wasn't just out of concern about national security.  —  Bush says he had 'legal authority' to permit …
White House:
Press Conference of the President  —  THE PRESIDENT: Welcome.  Please be seated.  Thanks.  —  Last night I addressed the nation about our strategy for victory in Iraq, and the historic elections that took place in the country last week.  In a nation that once lived by the whims of a brutal dictator …
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Washington Post:
SPEAKER: GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Discussion: Let Freedom Ring
accessnorthga.com:
Congressman calls for Bush impeachment  —  U.S. Rep. John Lewis said Monday in a radio interview that President Bush should be impeached if he broke the law in authorizing spying on Americans.  —  The Democratic senator from Georgia told WAOK-AM he would sign a bill of impeachment …
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rawstory.com:
Senator says she's asked for opinions on Bush impeachment
Edward Wong / New York Times:
Early Results Show Religious Groups Leading in Iraqi Vote  —  BAGHDAD, Iraq, Dec. 19 - Early voting results announced by Iraqi electoral officials today indicated that religious groups, particularly the main Shiite coalition, had taken a commanding lead, with nearly two-thirds of the ballots having been counted.
Discussion: Needlenose and War and Piece
MSNBC:
Bush says leaking spy program a 'shameful act'  —  President vows to continue domestic eavesdropping  —  President Bush addresses reporters at the White House on Monday.  —  MSNBC TV VIDEO … WASHINGTON - President Bush on Monday said disclosure of his domestic eavesdropping program was a …
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Associated Press:
Bush Says U.S. Spy Program Is Essential and Legal
Discussion: Hugh Hewitt
Media Matters for America:
Couric pitted constitutional scholars versus "Americans" who "don't want another September 11" … On the December 19 broadcast of NBC's Today, host Katie Couric asked NBC News Washington bureau chief Tim Russert whether the debate over the Bush administration's secret use of domestic surveillance without …
Opinion Journal:
Our Friends the Pakistanis  —  Support for the U.S. is surging in some parts of the Muslim world.  —  So much for the popularly peddled view that anti-Americanism in the Muslim world is so pervasive and deep-rooted it might take generations to alter.  A new poll from Pakistan …
Discussion: Blogs for Bush and protein wisdom
rawstory.com:
Democrats plan sharp rebuke of pre-war intelligence, Iraq war in massive new congressional report  —  House Judiciary Committee Democrats, spearheaded by Congressman John Conyers (D-MI), are set to release possibly the sharpest congressional critique to date surrounding Iraq, RAW STORY has learned.

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