Pardon the interruption, but I thought this might be slightly
interesting to the list.

EPIC.org:

[snip]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a second order 
reaffirming its decision to require that broadband and certain VoIP services be 
designed to make government wiretapping easier. This new order was issued 
despite the fact that a federal appeals court is considering a legal challenge 
to the FCC's initial decision to extend the "Communications Assistance for Law 
Enforcement Act" (CALEA) to the Internet.

In its second order, the FCC imposed new compliance deadlines, but refused to 
clarify exactly what service providers must do. CDT has led the appeals court 
challenge, which if successful will overrule the FCC order.

[snip]

EPIC statement:
http://www.cdt.org/headlines/891

Second FCC CALEA order:
http://www.cdt.org/digi_tele/20060512calea.pdf

Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.

Cheers,

- ferg

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