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Jul 5 2008, 3:30 PM EDT (current) JonPincus 38 words added, 18 words deleted
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You're angry about FISA, but you can't quite put the words together?

Here are some suggestions for what to say:


Version #1: The short outline
  • Ask for the Senator's position on the FISA bill. The staffer at the other end of the line will be happy to tell you.
  • Once you know their stand, tell them yours.yours, and ask them to
  • PleaseSupport the rule of law and vote NOYES on the unamendedDodd-Feingold-Leahy FISAandBingaman bill.amendments.
  • PleaseOppose expansion of government surveillance powers and vote YESNO on the Dodd-Feingold-LeahyFISA amendment.bill
  • PleaseWork voteto YESconvince ontheir thecolleagues Bingamanin amendment.both parties to do the same


Version #2: The long outline
  • Ask for the Senator's position on the FISA bill. The staffer at the other end of the line will be happy to tell you.
  • Ask for the Senator's position on the Dodd-Feingold-Leahy amendment.
    • This amendment removes telecom immunity from the FISA bill.
  • Ask for the Senator's position on the Bingaman amendment.
    • This amendment prevents Congress from granting the telecoms immunity until the investigation by the Inspectors General and the Department of Justice is complete.

  • Once you know their stand, tell them yours.

  • The FISA bill is dangerous.
    • It ensures the dismissal of all cases pending against the telecoms that facilitated the warrantless wiretapping programs over the last 7 years.
    • It permits only minimal court oversight.
    • It permits the government to continue surveillance programs even if an application is denied by the court.
    • Members of Congress not on Judiciary or Intelligence Committees are NOT guaranteed access to reports from the Attorney General, Director of National Intelligence, and Inspector General.
  • Please vote NO on the unamended FISA bill.
  • Please vote YES on the Dodd-Feingold amendment.
  • Please vote YES on the Bingaman amendment.


Version #3: The transcript
  • Here is a short transcript of a conversation one person had when calling Senator Obama's offices.
  • It can be used for Senator Obama's office, the Obama campaign office, as well as for your two Senators.