230 Senators issued satellite phones, offered demonstrations on upgraded security devices -- Sounds like they know something is coming (www.cbsnews.com) - N C S W I C - posted 1 year ago by Choctaw 1 year ago by Choctaw +230 / -0 Senators issued satellite phones, offered demonstrations on upgraded security devices Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson said the phones are a security backstop in case of an emergency that "takes out communications" in part of the country. 29 comments share 29 comments share save hide report block hide replies