BACKING FOR BUSH
18/01/2009 00:00
by MONITOR
By an interesting coincidence -- if it was a coincidence -- a little known United States court released a judgement this week that validates one of the most controversial parts of President Bush's anti-terrorism legislation. Under the Protect America Act Mr Bush was given authority to collect international phone calls and e-mail messages in order to identify possible terrorist connections without obtaining the individual warrants required under earlier legislation. The law was severely criticised in Congress by Democrats who blocked its renewal although a revised version with additional safeguards was passed last year.
Also in Holiday
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
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