Monthly Archives: March 2013

Obama stripping CIA of drone powers

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“President Barack Obama is putting the finishing touches on a deal to strip the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of its control over the nation’s drone aircraft, putting that offensive military capability in the hands of the Department of Defense, The Daily Beast reported Wednesday. Citing three unnamed senior officials as his source, reporter Daniel Klaidman explained that the transition would take place over the course of a year, during which time the CIA would still be involved in marking targets for drone strikes and working alongside their Department of Defense counterparts.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/20/obama-stripping-cia-of-drone-powers-report/

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US plan calls for more scanning of private Web traffic, email

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“The U.S. government is expanding a cybersecurity program that scans Internet traffic headed into and out of defense contractors to include far more of the country’s private, civilian-run infrastructure.  As a result, more private sector employees than ever before, including those at big banks, utilities and key transportation companies, will have their emails and Web surfing scanned as a precaution against cyber attacks.  The Department of Homeland Security will gather the secret data and pass it to a small group of telecommunication companies and cyber security providers that have employees holding security clearances, government and industry officials said.”

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/us-plan-calls-more-scanning-private-web-traffic-email-1C9001922

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Now the CIA Wants Unlimited Access To Your Financial Records

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“According to a new plan unveiled by the U.S. Treasury Department, the Obama administration is now seeking authorization to provide all U.S. spy agencies with unlimited access to a massive database containing financial data on virtually every American citizen who uses the banking system.  Access to this sensitive financial data has been available to the Federal Bureau of Investigation since the tragic events of 9/11.  Now, the Obama administration wants to provide access to this vast database with even more U.S. intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.”

http://ftmdaily.com/big-brother-government/the-cia-wants-to-see-your-finances/

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Crime Lab Scandal Leaves Mass. Legal System In Turmoil

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“A scandal in a Massachusetts crime lab continues to reverberate throughout the state’s legal system. Several months ago, Annie Dookhan, a former chemist in a state crime lab, told police that she messed up big time. Dookhan now stands accused of falsifying test results in as many as 34,000 cases.  As a result, lawyers, prosecutors and judges used to operating in a world of ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ now have nothing but doubt.  Already, hundreds of convicts and defendants have been released because of the scandal. Now, the state’s highest court may weigh in on how these cases should be handled.”

http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174269211/mass-crime-lab-scandal-reverberates-across-stateCRIME

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Bipartisan bill would require a warrant for police to search emails

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“A bill introduced Tuesday by Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Lee (R-UT) would require police obtain a warrant before scouring a suspect’s email accounts.  The Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act (PDF), which was also introduced in the last Congress, returns right as the Obama administration has signaled readiness to update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986 by applying the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition on unreasonable search and seizure to some emails stored on cloud services. Good news for Leahy and Lee: It appears the Obama administration agrees, at least in principle.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/19/bipartisan-bill-would-require-a-warrant-for-police-to-search-emails/

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U.K. police hope to sniff out pot growers with marijuana-scented cards

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“Thousand of houses in the UK are being sent marijuana-scented ‘scratch and sniff’ cards in a new bid to track down marijuana growers.  The charity group Crimestoppers explained the cards were designed to educate residents about the smell of marijuana. They hope once people can recognize the smell of cannabis plants, they will be able to help law enforcement officials identify illegal growing operations.  The green-and-black cards also provide other signs to look out for, including homes that have ‘visitors at unsociable hours’ or buildings that generate an excessive amount of heat. Homes with closed blinds should be under suspicion as well.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/20/u-k-police-hope-to-sniff-out-pot-growers-with-marijuana-scented-cards/

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Second New York cop confirms illegal arrest and ticket ‘quota’ system

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“A second New York Police Department officer confirmed Wednesday that the department’s management continued using a system of quotas for arrests and citations even after the legislature explicitly banned the practice.  Officer Pedro Serrano, 43, said he was labeled a ‘rat’ for refusing to bring in the 20 citations and one arrest per month required of him.  Serrano also confirmed that the police union had accepted the quota system. Audio published Tuesday features another witness, officer Adhyl Polanco, speaking to a representative of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, who says the union trustees are okay with the requirement.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/21/second-new-york-cop-confirms-illegal-quota-system/

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Washington cops working to ‘desensitize’ drug dogs to marijuana smell

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“Police in Washington state are working to retrain their drug-sniffing dogs so that they’re less likely to alert when they smell marijuana.  The retraining is part of the state’s law enforcement reforms following November’s voter-backed legalization measure, which will ultimately require police to notify judges as to whether a drug dog used to obtain probable cause for a search has been trained to comply with state law.  While most departments are going along with the change, including the Washington State Patrol, the Tacoma Police Department is refusing to comply.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/21/washington-cops-working-to-desensitize-drug-dogs-to-marijuana-smell/

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Disarm Subjects and Make them Spy on Each Other: New York State’s Totalitarian Formula

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“Benjamin M. Wassell of Silver Creek, New York, a wounded Iraq war veteran, is the first resident of that state to be arrested and face prosecution under its draconian new firearms law. He was arrested during an undercover operation by state police in which he sold an AR-15 rifle and six large-capacity clips on January 24.  Wassell has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor. If they have their way, New York police officials will be doing a brisk business in incarcerating innocent gun owners.  The State of New York has established an anonymous tip line encouraging people to report suspected ‘illegal gun owners’ for a $500 reward.”

http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/134273.html

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Will Grigg: “Ominous Threats” and Murderous Zeal

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“That description was not applied to the masked, armor-clad Berserkers who kick down doors in the early morning or late at night and terrorize families over non-violent ‘offenses.’ Nor was it offered in reference to the militants who have purchased more than 1.6 billion rounds of ammunition — much of it hollow-point rounds unsuitable for military use — while distributing armored vehicles and other military hardware to their adherents in practically every city nation-wide. The Times didn’t direct that rhetorical salvo at the people who are openly discussing plans to fill America’s skies with robot planes that can — and will — be used as weapons platforms.”

http://freedominourtime.blogspot.com/2013/03/ominous-threats-and-murderous-zeal.html

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