The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired on Feb 16 because the Dems refused to move it forward (click for my earlier blog).  Yesterday, House Republicans tried to push the bill through again, however, the Dems gave it the big thumbs down.  The House Democrats say say the administration is seeking freedoms it doesn't need

What does the Surrender Party have against the keeping Americans safe by monitoring suspected terrorist activities?  "The increasingly out-of-touch Democratic leaders have once again thwarted the will of the American people by pulling from the House floor a broadly supported bill. ... In what has become a disturbing routine for this Majority, the will of the House was disregarded altogether - and consequently, so was the will of the American people who sent us here to represent them," House Minority Leader John Boehner said, calling again for Democrats to pass the Senate version of the FISA update, which includes the telecom immunity provision.

We would like to take this opportunity to that Frank Woodruff Buckles for serving his country in the WWI.  Buckles is the last surviving American-born veteran of the war at 107 years old.  Buckles was so eager to serve his country that he lied about his age and enlisted at the age of 15.  He served in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Germany and France.  He was recently honored in the White House.  "Mr. Buckles has a vivid recollection of historic times," Bush said. "And one way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for America."

 
Thank you for your service and patriotism, Mr. Buckles.

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Boomer
Squadron Commander