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  • Latest Action: Jun 12, 2012 Introduced in Senate

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    • Drones: Not for Big Brother or nosy neighbor - July 28, 2012 by gilfoil - Scott Austin, R-Ga., and S.3287 in the Senate, introduced by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. The Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2012 similarly restricts law enforcement use of drones without a warrant or in ...

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      As noted by gilfoil on July 28, 2012, "Scott Austin, R-Ga., and S.3287 in the Senate, introduced by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. The Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2012 similarly restricts law enforcement use of drones without a warrant or in ..." (/url?q=http://www.counterplot.org/2012/07/27/drones-not-for-big-brother-or-nosy-neighbor/&sa=U&ei=ry8VUKKvNpDK9QSMxIHwCg&ved=0CDwQmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNGlggZu9ctDnUYSMA670OLZ16y88Q)
    • Mark's Tech Tock » Blog Archive » Drone Privacy - July 04, 2012 by mrutkowski - These companion bills, H.R.5925 in the House and S.3287 in the Senate address privacy concerns arising out of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. The bill would require the government to obtain a warrant to ...

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      As noted by mrutkowski on July 04, 2012, "These companion bills, H.R.5925 in the House and S.3287 in the Senate address privacy concerns arising out of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. The bill would require the government to obtain a warrant to ..." (/url?q=http://www.markstechtock.com/%3Fp%3D3897&sa=U&ei=SAT8T-7lEbS_2QXHrPjgBg&ved=0CDwQmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNEO6TzBOOFyxyVc_N77G5Q9svFsVA)
    • Mark's Tech Tock » Blog Archive » Drone Privacy - July 04, 2012 by mrutkowski - These companion bills, H.R.5925 in the House and S.3287 in the Senate address privacy concerns arising out of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. The bill would require the government to obtain a warrant to ...

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      As noted by mrutkowski on July 04, 2012, "These companion bills, H.R.5925 in the House and S.3287 in the Senate address privacy concerns arising out of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. The bill would require the government to obtain a warrant to ..." (/url?q=http://www.markstechtock.com/%3Fp%3D3897&sa=U&ei=3LP6T4qdMKnW2gXTjtzeBg&ved=0CDwQmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNF8-sBZFLc0lO_n0ZmNv5L1fGyJaw)

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    • Stop Federal Drone Spying! Support Senator Rand Paul's bill (S.3287) - July 18, 2012 by Magic City Morning Star - In the latest 'Action Alert' Newsletter from the American Policy Center Americans are being called to take action to support bills to stop Big Brother from spying on Americans on American Soil. According to the American Policy Center the ...

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      As noted by Magic City Morning Star on July 18, 2012, "In the latest 'Action Alert' Newsletter from the American Policy Center Americans are being called to take action to support bills to stop Big Brother from spying on Americans on American Soil. According to the American Policy Center the ..." (http://www.magic-city-news.com/National_19/Stop_Federal_Drone_Spying_Support_Senator_Rand_Paul_s_bill_S_328716172.shtml)
    • Rand Paul to the Rescue: Authors Bill to Stop Federal Drone Spying! - July 18, 2012 by Canada Free Press - Never before in the history of America has her citizen’s privacy rights been so violated. Americans are being spied on in their own homes by Big Brother in the sky. There are no legal court orders issued. There is no “probable cause.” Under the EPA .

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      As noted by Canada Free Press on July 18, 2012, "Never before in the history of America has her citizen’s privacy rights been so violated. Americans are being spied on in their own homes by Big Brother in the sky. There are no legal court orders issued. There is no “probable cause.” Under the EPA ." (http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/48159)
    • CFR Tells America: Don't Worry About Domestic Drones - June 25, 2012 by New American - Many Americans are justifiably anxious about drone use by the federal government against the American people, but the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations says that concerns about citizen privacy are overblown. “While many are understandably ...

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      As noted by New American on June 25, 2012, "Many Americans are justifiably anxious about drone use by the federal government against the American people, but the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations says that concerns about citizen privacy are overblown. “While many are understandably ..." (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/11849-cfr-tells-america-dont-worry-about-domestic-drones)
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