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By Daniel Bates

Last updated at 8:50

It claims to be a handy way to make you a ‘better citizen’.

But a new app for the iPhone has been condemned by critics who claim it is turning mobile users into a network of government spies.

The PatriotApp links your phone to American security and law enforcement agencies via the Internet and allows…

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top congressional leaders agreed Thursday to a four-year extension of the anti-terrorist Patriot Act, the controversial law passed after the Sept. 11 attacks that governs the search for terrorists on American soil.

The deal between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker John Boehner calls for a…

"Had I have to choose one single measure to estimulate equality, and at the same time, the economy´s efficiency, the capacity,production and long and short term wealth,  that would be that all kids could be schoolarized just inmediately after birth."

The minister, after reviewing some of the measures undertaken by the government in equality matters, highlighted that " to extend permanently" schooling from 0 to 3 years old is "the big remaining subject" and…

WASHINGTON — A top US lawmaker unveiled legislation on Wednesday to protect individuals who tip off authorities to potential extremist threats from lawsuits, in the event that they turn out to finger innocents.

House Homeland Security Chairman Pete King introduced the "See Something, Say Something Act" as a shield for those "acting in good faith" and with "objectively reasonable suspicion" that a plot may be unfolding.

"Good…

By James Delingpole Politics Last updated: January 18th, 2011…

By Max Abelson - Jan 15, 2011

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-15/wall-street-s-secret-society-inducts-members-with-lehman-video.html

A bald man in a tuxedo walked into Manhattan’s St. Regis…

By Allison Connolly - Jan 13, 2011

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-13/study-tying-vaccine-to-autism-was-not-a-hoax-researcher-says.html

The author of a study linking vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella to an increased risk of autism said the research was…

By LOUISE STORY

Published: December 11, 2010

On the third Wednesday of every month, the nine members of an elite Wall Street society gather in Midtown Manhattan.

The men share a common goal: to protect the interests of big banks in the vast market for derivatives,…

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Wow, oh wow. Here’s one for your Double Plus WTF? file folder.



It’s in the Lords Hansard. That’s the link. Scroll down to 1 Nov 2010 : Column 1538.



Tell me this is simply a case of a codger and too many single malt drinkies.



If not, this is the most delicious one…