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To: Jason_b
Well, there's a so-called sunset clause in the final bill that was passed...

H.R. 3162 provides a 4-year sunset for sections 206, 201, 202, 203(b), 204, 206, 207, 209, 210, 212, 214, 215, 217, 218, 220, 223 -- at the end December 31, 2005, with the authorities "grandfathered" as to particular investigations based on offenses occurring prior to sunset.

But this sunset doesn't cover section 802, which is arguably the most threatening component.

And honestly, few Congressmen will vote to repeal this Act, because it will be political suicide! So it will stay on the books indefinatley..like so many others.

80 posted on 11/21/2001 10:18:07 PM PST by Verax
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To: Verax
Grrrrr.
81 posted on 11/22/2001 5:18:28 PM PST by Jason_b
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To: Verax
H.R.3162 PATRIOT ACT{ YOUR NEW- POLICESTATE- LOOK FOR YOUR SELF
82 posted on 11/26/2001 9:31:03 AM PST by expose
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To: Verax
>And honestly, few Congressmen will vote to repeal this Act, because it will be political suicide! So it will stay on the books indefinatley..like so many others

A lot of analysts are saying that most of the act won't hold up under judicial review, but still, the fact that it was passed is scary.

84 posted on 11/26/2001 9:44:34 AM PST by texlok
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