another sleaze ball move

the rest of us know this is a mistake. how the hell do they get away with cancelling a review? aren't they elected BY the people FOR the people? i think the people want some answers...............i know i do

Democratic chairman of Intel committee says canceling NSA hearings mistake
03/07/2006 @ 7:06 pmFiled by RAW STORY
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence rejected a proposal by Vice Chairman Sen. John D. Rockefeller to conduct a Congressional review of the NSA warrantless spying program Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement released by Rockefeller's office to RAW STORY, a single line stands out: “As one of the few members of Congress who have been briefed on this program, I can honestly say the worst mistake we could make at this juncture is to legislate or attempt to amend FISA without having all the facts.”
The remainder of his statement follows

.................“Without knowing all the facts, I fear that any proposed legislation could have the unintended effect of jeopardizing the potential effectiveness of the program, while at the same time granting the President unfettered authority.
“Make no mistake about it, this program has the potential to be a valuable tool in the war on terror. But, it has to be done within the law, it has to have proper congressional oversight and it has to withstand judicial scrutiny................