This is an update for those following the ongoing story [1,2,3] about Locatecell.

On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission, citing concern that call records can be obtained by unauthorized users, recommended fining AT&T and Alltel $100,000 each for failing to certify that they complied with rules to protect customer records. [Reuters story]

"I mean to make it very illegal," Rep. Joe L. Barton, R-Texas, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said in a statement.

This guy's phone records must be really something ... (Texas, Energy ... Chenergy ...) No, really:

September 2004 -- The committee chair did not allow debate on the resolution, H.Res. 745, dismissing it as an effort to attack the White House heading into the election, and a distraction from congressional efforts to craft energy policy. The resolution is a "purely political ploy," said committee Chairman Joe Barton.

"This whole committee is a farce," said Henry Waxman as he walked out before the final 30-22 vote defeating the resolution.

Have you seen Syriana? Do you remember Tim Blake Nelson as Danny Dalton?

Corruption? Corruption is our protection! Corruption is what keeps us safe and warm! Corruption is how we win!

(And did you know Google does reviews and showtimes?)