I don't think I'd be to eager to take a phone provided by the government. It might come with some features I wouldn't want, like free recording of my conversations, and constant tracking.
Amid growing concerns of security risks to members of Congress, more than 50 senators have been issued satellite phones for emergency communication, people familiar with the measures told CBS News. The devices are part of a series of new security measures being offered to senators by the Senate Sergeant at Arms, who took over shortly after the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The satellite phone technology has been offered to all 100 senators. CBS News has learned at least 50 have accepted the phones, which Senate administrative staff recommend senators keep in close proximity during their travels.
In testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee last month, Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson said satellite communication is being deployed "to ensure a redundant and secure means of communication during a disruptive event."
Gibson said the phones are a security backstop in the case of an emergency that "takes out communications" in part of America. Federal funding will pay for the satellite airtime needed to utilize the phone devices.
Wonder if it was mostly R's or D's that took the phones?
Information about Current Senators
Party Division 118th Congress
• Majority Party: Democrats (48 seats)
• Minority Party: Republicans (49 seats)
• Other Parties: Independents (3 seats)
According to the .gov website, the independents caucus with the Ds, and that's how the Ds have the senate majority.
I've been saying this for years...we've had the majority. If they wanna be Dems they should run as Dems. Those three are a part of (I). Bernie, of course, is one of them.
Citizens can get satellite phones too. But they only work between people who have them... I think bongino and Steve Gruber were talking about them... I think Grubers each have one.
Interesting they don't break down by party who got the phones when literally every news story lists an R or D after the name, even if it has absolutely nothing to do with the topic. "Senator So and So (x) was seen walking down the street." But nothing to see here.
I don't think I'd be to eager to take a phone provided by the government. It might come with some features I wouldn't want, like free recording of my conversations, and constant tracking.
All "smart" phones have those features. Sadly.
arguable that those in government should use fully tracked and transparent devices anyways.
CBS story: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senators-issued-satellite-phones-new-security-measures/
The satellite phone technology has been offered to all 100 senators. CBS News has learned at least 50 have accepted the phones, which Senate administrative staff recommend senators keep in close proximity during their travels.
In testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee last month, Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson said satellite communication is being deployed "to ensure a redundant and secure means of communication during a disruptive event."
Gibson said the phones are a security backstop in the case of an emergency that "takes out communications" in part of America. Federal funding will pay for the satellite airtime needed to utilize the phone devices.
Wonder if it was mostly R's or D's that took the phones?
Darkness? Hmmm...
https://www.senate.gov/history/partydiv.htm
Information about Current Senators Party Division 118th Congress • Majority Party: Democrats (48 seats) • Minority Party: Republicans (49 seats) • Other Parties: Independents (3 seats)
According to the .gov website, the independents caucus with the Ds, and that's how the Ds have the senate majority.
I've been saying this for years...we've had the majority. If they wanna be Dems they should run as Dems. Those three are a part of (I). Bernie, of course, is one of them.
I agree, it's sneaky
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June 5th delta
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Citizens can get satellite phones too. But they only work between people who have them... I think bongino and Steve Gruber were talking about them... I think Grubers each have one.
Interesting they don't break down by party who got the phones when literally every news story lists an R or D after the name, even if it has absolutely nothing to do with the topic. "Senator So and So (x) was seen walking down the street." But nothing to see here.
Right along with the FDA saying internet going off this week
Which would be the dumbest thing they can do
EBS getting ready to pop off?
Such a load of crap! It is loathsome to think they could make decisions without our awareness.
Bet it was all dims that got the phones, probably the rino's too.