officially, sanctioned, bona fide

This officially from NYVisit, "The official hotels of the 2004 Republican National Convention are extending convention rates over the Come Early, Stay Late period so that you can turn your visit into a vacation. For more information, call Travel Planners at 866-762-0043."
Hotels for the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City


penn station advisory

and this sanctioned by the MTA-LIRR "Please note that certain exits from Penn Station will be closed during the Republican National Convention. We suggest that you use this map as a reference and follow all signage and directions from MTA Police and LIRR employees, who will be positioned in Penn Station to assist you. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during this special week for New York."

bona fide from the united states postal service, Post Office to Adjust Service Due to Republican National Convention Friday August 13, 4:19 pm ET
Window Services to Close, PO Box Access Limited, Collections Curtailed at Farley Post Office"

Quiet Riot

Update from Librarian

librarian4BushCheney

"As a child, my number one best friend was the librarian in my grade school. I actually believed all those books belonged to her" ~ Erma Bombeck
"I am what libraries and librarians have made me..." ~ BK Sandwell

There has been much debate over the constitutionality of Section 215 of the US Patriot Act. The most vociforous opponents of Section 215 {which expires in 2005} have been the nation's librarians. Librarians will be among the delegates at the 2004 Republican National Convention.

Librarians for BushCheney04

US Department of Justice Official PDF US Patriot Act {Scroll Down to Page 17 of 132 for Section 215}

We thought we had won

Questions and Answers About Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT ACT

ACLU FAQs Patriot Act Section 215

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