So-called Patriot Act Renewal Blocked, Thanks to Rand Paul

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The Senate blocked reauthorization of the Patriot Act early Saturday, and left for Memorial Day recess without a clear plan to reauthorize the bill before it expires May 31.

Senators rejected both a two-month extension of the bill the National Security Agency uses to justify its bulk collection of phone data, and a reform bill that would make phone companies responsible for keeping the data.

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Republican Sen. Rand Paul, who is running for president, and largely responsible for preventing the Senate from agreeing to even a 24-hour extension of the bill, lauded the delay. “I am proud to have stood up for the Bill of Rights,” he tweeted Saturday. “But our fight is not over.” (RELATED: Rand Paul Filibuster Ends After Nearly 11 Hours)

Link: http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/a-win-for-rand-paul-senate-blocks-patriot-act-extension-leaves-town/

Way to go Rand Paul!  I Stand with Rand.

Yavapai Courthouse from East Union Street

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Downtown Prescott, Az with the Yavapai Courthouse seen from East Union St. Thumb Butte in the background. Taken from a fairly high relative elevation looking west.
Shot with Sony A6000 and Nikon 12-20mm f/1.4G lens, then some serious Photoshop work.

Prescott High School Class of 2015

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Walking by the Prescott High School on my regular dog walk route I saw this very nice marquee sign in front of the school. “Congratulations Class of 2015”.

An article from our local paper is here: http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=145590

Kong the Great Dane

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Dogs, great dane

When we were at the western art show I came across this great dane and his owner. I asked if the dog’s name was Tiny or Little, and I was told his name is Kong. Kong was very friendly. Look at his tail wagging.