Phone companies have opened a new front in their campaign against the free flow of information. This time they’ve found a powerful ally in the White House.AT&T and Verizon have already shown their disdain for free speech and Net Neutrality, and their eagerness to let government spies lurk on our phone calls. Now, their lobbyists have teamed with President George Bush to strong arm Congress into granting full immunity for a disturbing array of illegal and unconstitutional acts.A handful of legislators, though, are holding out against the pressure, which is no small feat given the extreme powers behind the amnesty grab.
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