Newsstand - Checkpoint America - Do you have your chip emplanted?

Here's is an excerpt from the new security bill they are voting on today. Looks like they will be using biometrics to keep track of us.

To read the full bill -
go to http://thomas.gov or www.thomas.loc.gov

Thanks GUWonder for letting me know the link didn't work - actually neither of them worked when I clicked on them. I did type in thomas.loc.gov and my browser did open. Hope that helps everyone find it.


type s2845 into the search engine

click on the public print version and scroll through it



h) IMPLEMENTATION-

(1) PHASE I- The Secretary shall--

(A) develop plans for, and begin implementation of, a single program for registered travelers to expedite travel across the border, as required under section XX03(g);

(B) continue the implementation of a biometric exit and entry data system that links to relevant databases and data systems, as required by subsections (c) through (f) of section XX03 and other existing authorities;

(C) centralize the `no-fly' and `automatic-selectee' lists, making use of improved terrorists watch lists, as required by section XXX03;

(D) develop plans, in consultation with other relevant agencies, for the sharing of terrorist information with trusted governments, as required by section XX05;

(E) initiate any other action determined appropriate by the Secretary to facilitate the implementation of this paragraph; and

(F) report to Congress on the implementation of phase I, including--

(i) the effectiveness of actions taken, the efficacy of resources expended, compliance with statutory provisions, and safeguards for privacy and civil liberties; and

(ii) plans for the development and implementation of phases II and III.

(2) PHASE II- The Secretary shall--

(A) complete the implementation of a single program for registered travelers to expedite travel across the border, as required by section XX03(g);

(B) complete the implementation of a biometric entry and exit data system that links to relevant databases and data systems, as required by subsections (c) through (f) of section XX03, and other existing authorities;

(C) in cooperation with other relevant agencies, engage in dialogue with foreign governments to develop plans for the use of common screening standards;

(D) initiate any other action determined appropriate by the Secretary to facilitate the implementation of this paragraph; and

(E) report to Congress on the implementation of phase II, including--

(i) the effectiveness of actions taken, the efficacy of resources expended, compliance with statutory provisions, and safeguards for privacy and civil liberties; and

(ii) the plans for the development and implementation of phase III.

(3) PHASE III- The Secretary shall--

(A) finalize and deploy the integrated screening system required by subsection (a);

(B) in cooperation with other relevant agencies, promote the implementation of common screening standards by foreign governments; and

Should the website link be www.thomas.loc.gov ?

Has liberty taken another beating here or what?

I wonder if this new bill has anything to do with the President's recommended replacement to head Homeland Security turning him down?

Did anyone ever notice that the big Amber alert signs that have been put up all over the country in the past few years are strategically located at major crossroads? And could just as easily be used to alert:

"Checkpoint ahead please have your papers ready"