Bush faces scrutiny over NSA data collection of U.S. calls
Lawmakers demanded answers as reports claim the NSA secretly gathered records of millions of American phone calls to build a nationwide database. Bush defended civil liberties while NSA Director Hayden defended the program and Congress’s oversight. AT&T Verizon and BellSouth reportedly turned over data after 9/11 amid privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns. senators pledge hearings as officials insist operations stay lawful and within strict limits.
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Ryan adviser Udstuen gets eight months in federal prison
Donald A. Udstuen, longtime adviser and powerful Illinois lobbyist, is sentenced to eight months in federal prison for concealing thousands in secret lobbying fees from the tax collector. He must also serve eight months of house arrest, pay a $30,000 fine, perform 400 hours of community service, and two years' probation. The case links to former Gov. George Ryan and racketeering charges tied to a wider corruption probe.
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Blagojevich calls for review of gay soldier discharge
Gov. Rod Blagojevich urged a review of Springfield staff sergeant Marty Dwyer’s discharge from the Illinois Air National Guard over his sexual orientation. He asked Attorney General Lisa Madigan to examine the case, while aides noted he has opposed don’t ask don’t tell in the past. Dwyer, 13 years in service, lost his Guard post and state job after a false criminal complaint and a gay.com profile, arguing improper discharge under policy.
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