Posted on 02/10/2014 9:45:10 AM PST by detective
The National Security Agency’s headquarters in Ft. Meade, Md., will go dark if a cohort of Maryland lawmakers has its way.
Eight Republicans in the 141-member Maryland House of Delegates introduced legislation Thursday that would deny the electronic spy agency “material support, participation or assistance in any form” from the state, its political subdivisions or companies with state contracts.
The bill would deprive NSA facilities water and electricity carried over public utilities, ban the use of NSA-derived evidence in state courts and prevent state universities from partnering with the NSA on research.
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In a business I would agree. However FedGov is more than willing to spend money on stupid things. If not, I’m sure they will rent enough at taxpayer expense to stay comfy.
For once, I agree with the Maryland Legislature. O’Malley would never sign this, however.
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