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To: kesg
There is such a thing as Congressional oversight. Also, in caes where an individual can prove actual harmed from abuse of the program, he would have standing to sue.

So, if the ACLU was able to prove that they were unfairly targeted under this program, would they be able to sue the members of the House Select Committe on Intelligence, for example, for failing to provide oversight? For example, could they take Nancy Pelosi to court for her role, or negligence, in the case?

34 posted on 08/23/2006 7:29:10 AM PDT by Steel Wolf (- Islam will never survive being laughed at. -)
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To: Steel Wolf

The short answer to your questions is no. Unfortunately. :) Congress can demand briefings about the program, withhold funding for the program if the information is not forthcoming, enact laws to curb even potential abuses, and several other things.


36 posted on 08/23/2006 7:32:09 AM PDT by kesg
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