Congress is confronting. Zoe lofgren, the democrat of california who represents a lot of hightech companies in the Silicon Valley area she serves on the judiciary committee. She will talk about some of the issues they are facing. John shimkus is a republican from illinois. He is on the energy and commerce committee. That committee covers a lot of telecommunications issues, as well. Whenever we talk about the issue of privacy on the communicators, we often turn to zoe lofgren, the democrat from california. What is your particular interest in all the privacy issues . It really is rooted in the constitution. Areou arent committed intimidated that the government is tracking everything you do, not only does it deal with the Fourth Amendment, but it also has an impact on the first amendment. Under our constitution, citizens have a right to speak their mind, to say what they think is right, if they feel they are being watched or intimidated. It is a very serious assault on our structure of go
Issues that congress is confronting. Zoe lofgren, democrat of california, who represents a lot of the hightech companies in the Silicon Valley area. She serves on the Judiciary Committee and the internet subcommittee. She talks about some of the issues that they are facing. And john shimkus is a republican from illinois. Hes on the energy and commerce committee. That committee covers a lot of the Telecommunications Issues as well. Well, whenever we talk about the issue of privacy on the communicators, we often turn to representative zoe lofgren, a democrat from california. Guest right. Host whats your particular interest in all the privacy issues . Guest well, it really is rooted in the constitution. You know, if youre intimidated that the government is tracking everything you do, not only does it deal with the Fourth Amendment, but it also has an impact on the first amendment. Under our constitution the citizens have a right to speak their minds, to say what they think is right. And a
That letter went to the , we would of sxsw love to hear your thoughts again. Hugh forrest is the interactive organizer for south by southwest in austin. Lets take a look at his response. E writes that is from the interactive director for sxsw. That is the interactive film and music Conference Held each year in austin, texas. A deal pretty conference. Lets go now to some of the headlines around that. In pr has a great take on this issue. Our first call this morning comes out of texas. Tony is on our line for independence. Tony, what you think about Edward Snowdens appearance . I look forward to it. I hope we are able to look at it. I think Edward Snowden is a type of hero because he has taken the chance to get information out there about the wrongs that are being perpetrated on the American People. It is people like Edward Snowden that are our only way to fix this stuff. I would want the doors opened up so we can find out what is really happening. There is just too much corruption. Ther
University, if you dont have your heart set on working in the u. S. Government or if youre retired. [laughter] but its hard to find people inside the Foreign Policy establishment who are willing to say what they think on this issue out loud. Just look at how chuck hagel and Samantha Power had to contort themselves during their confirmation hearings, and you see the lob bys continued lob bys continued influence. And please dont forget were still a long way from a deal with iran or a twostate solution, and the lobby will be working 24 7 to make sure that the United States doesnt do anything israel doesnt want. In short, reports of the lobbys demise have been greatly exaggerated, and given that fact, what do i think we ought to do about it . Ill just give you, i hi, four basic lessons here. Lesson number one, its just politics, stupid. First lesson i would emphasize is this is all about politics. Israel lobby is powerful because it has all the features that make an Interest Group powerful
Time for a period of general speeches followed by debate and a procedural vote on a u. S. District court nomination. Thatll be followed by a vote on legislation sponsored by senator Claire Mccaskill dealing with Sexual Assaults in the military a. Also on the agenda, Senate Democrats plan an allnight session to talk about Climate Change and other environmental issues. Over in the house, theres no legislative business today. The chamber will gavel in at 2 00 eastern for a pro forma session. The house will return tomorrow at noon with eight suspension bills being considered including a resolution that calls on the u. S. To impose sanctions on russia for its intervention in ukraine. You can watch live coverage of the house on cspan and the senate here on cspan2. Cspan, created by americas Cable Companies 35 years ago and brought to you today as a Public Service by your television provider. Host and fadi chehade is the president and ceo of the Internet Corporation for assigned names and num