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kpeteObama’s Signing Statement Disappears Whistleblowers Obama’s Signing Statement Disappears WhistleblowersBy: emptywheel Thursday March 12, 2009 6:55 am ......................The provision I'm most worried about, however, is one on whistleblowers. You see, the President who has promised transparency, apparently doesn't want transparency to Congress when an executive agency ****s up.Quote from: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/us/politics/12signing... WASHINGTON — President Obama on Wednesday issued his first signing statement, reserving a right to bypass dozens of provisions in a $410 billion government spending bill even as he signed it into law. ..............He also raised concerns about a section that establishes whistle-blower protections for federal employees who give information to Congress.“I do not interpret this provision,†he wrote, “to detract from my authority to direct the heads of executive departments to supervise, control and correct employees’ communications with the Congress in cases where such communications would be unlawful or would reveal information that is properly privileged or otherwise confidential.â€This strikes at the heart of efforts to fix some of our intelligence failures and abuses by making it possible for Congress to learn about them before it's too late.I guess all that transparency Obama talked about was only for the things he wanted us to learn about. more at:http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/03/12/obamas-sig... /http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5237443
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/us/politics/12signing... WASHINGTON — President Obama on Wednesday issued his first signing statement, reserving a right to bypass dozens of provisions in a $410 billion government spending bill even as he signed it into law. ..............He also raised concerns about a section that establishes whistle-blower protections for federal employees who give information to Congress.“I do not interpret this provision,†he wrote, “to detract from my authority to direct the heads of executive departments to supervise, control and correct employees’ communications with the Congress in cases where such communications would be unlawful or would reveal information that is properly privileged or otherwise confidential.â€
Joanne981. Dammit
burythehatchet2. Sasha and Melia are soooo cute. And have you seen Barack's bodysurfing picture what a man.Oh, and he's playing chess.And it's only been 50 days.
truebrit71 3. dammit is right.... ...this is NOT what I expected when I supported CHANGE...
Robbien4. So Progressives finally get a win in the fight with BlueDogs and GOPers only to have the rug pulled out from under them by a presidential signing statement.
burythehatchetResponse to Reply #4 6. heart sinking yet? Mine drowned several weeks ago.
BlueJac5. Some things never change...... no wonder there has been no one held accountable yet.
flyarmResponse to Reply #5 11. some things do change ..but drinking Kool aide and being un-educated and thinking you have all the answers in hopium..never change.
leveymgResponse to Reply #11 12. Presidents rarely curtail executive power. Those who've tried - Carter - are overthrown in coups. That seems to be the lesson Obama is applying. Still, it's hard to trust anyone's absolute power.
Echo In Light7. It's amazing how many still don't realize that politicians are liars
smiley_glad_hands8. Actually, it doesnt sound unreasonable to me. Don't forget about the bush moles people.
redqueen9. Pardon me for not rending my garments just yet... but I guess I didn't share the expectations that some here seem to have had. I expected him to be the best out of the crop that ran. I don't feel disappointed or dismayed.
flyarm10. Oh and don't forget Obama's man Kissinger!!!!!!!!! You know..the Kissinger Obama sent to Russia to represent his administration!!And as some here at DU had the nerve to say..he isn't such a bad guy!!!!!!!!Cry me a river!!!!!!!Does any of this surprise me...No..in fact Hell no!I would laugh at the naive here..if it wasn't so dangerous and so pitiful for our nation!..But it is both.Guess now Obama is giving the big F-U to all our brave Whistleblowers..no one is safe..Did i tell you my phones are clicking overtime again since the Chosen one has taken office?????????
cascadiance13. The next time a Sibel Edmonds wants to step forward, they'll probably step back instead! Knowing that NEITHER party is supportive of their efforts to provide accountability in the system, and that only THEY will suffer if they come forward, and the American people will suffer either way!Sucks!!!
12. Presidents rarely curtail executive power. Those who've tried - Carter - are overthrown in coups.
