Kagen’s Vote Was Correct [Green Bay Press-Gazette]
…On June 20, the House passed a compromise bill regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Standing up for the U.S. Constitution (The Fourth Amendment) and true to his oath of office, our 8th Congressional District Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, voted against this legislation, even though it was endorsed by the Democratic leadership of Nancy Pelosi. How refreshing it is to witness our congressperson think for himself and do the right thing, be it a politically advantageous decision or not.
This bill, which now goes to the Senate, protects companies from lawsuits if they aid in collecting information on law-abiding citizens of the United States of America. As Kagen pointed out, our executive branch already has the tools to protect both our people and our homeland by securing the approval of the courts for such action, thus properly employing our system of governmental checks and balances outlined in the Constitution, the sacred blueprint of our American democracy.
Donald Vineburg
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