Coleman noncommittal on Stop Govt Propaganda Act S.266

[katinmn]

(What a surprise. I'm going to be watching this one.)

Dear xxx:

Thank you for taking the time to contact me concerning the Stop Government Propaganda Act ( S. 266).

S. 266 was introduced on February 2, 2005 by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and has since been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

As you may know, S. 266 codifies the types of communications that constitute publicity and propaganda and provides financial penalties for executive agency officials who authorize the use of appropriated funds for publicity and propaganda. In addition, the bill empowers both the Attorney General and private citizens to bring civil actions against agency officials who authorize the use of appropriated funds for publicity and propaganda. Finally, the legislation also provides whistleblower protection from agency retribution for employees who take actions in support of this law.

Please know that, as you request, I will take a close look at this legislation when it comes before the full Senate for a vote and that I value your advice.

Thank you once again for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me again.

Sincerely,
Norm Coleman
United States Senate

[EVDebs]

1. S 266 would put Operation Mockingbird out of business, GOP

can't have that ! CIA media manipulation via rightwingnuts and DoD warmachinery ... would be exposed and shades of the '70s all over again. The horror !

[mindem]

2. He is such a horses ass!

Every time I see the guy my blood pressure shoots thru the roof. How did we end up with such a repuke lap dog? I want Paul back!!!!

[katinmn]

3. Lap dog is right! I can only assume he believes he's in line

for something. He sure doesn't have the best interest of anyone else in mind.