Help Protect Our Rights and Freedoms!

Jan 30, 2008

Dear Friend,

Time and again, Council for a Livable World has proven itself one of my most consistent and dependable allies. Whether I am seeking reelection or working to pass progressive legislation in the Senate, I know I can always count on your support.

Earlier this week we were successful in stopping the administration from jamming through a deeply flawed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) bill. We all understand that FISA needs to be updated. But I will continue to fight efforts to sanction overly broad and unnecessary powers that infringe on the rights of law-abiding Americans, particularly by an administration that has proven time and time again that we cannot trust them.

Join the fight! Sign the petition to help protect our rights and freedoms.

I'm continuing to work to offer amendments to improve the FISA bill, such as adding significant privacy protections and stopping retroactive immunity for telecom companies that may have played a role in illegal warrantless wiretapping.

I am committed to stopping any FISA update that contains immunity and inadequate safeguards to our privacy and freedoms, but I need your help.

Join the fight! Sign the petition to help protect our rights and freedoms.

As a member of both the Judiciary and Intelligence Committees, I have been personally involved in the effort to update this legislation, and I understand the importance of getting it right. Thank you for the support that you have shown for my efforts.

Sincerely,

Russ Feingold
United States Senator
Honorary Chair, Progressive Patriots Fund