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Bluenorthwest

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2. In 1994 they changed the law to limit Secret Service protection to 10 years

Reply to madokie (Original post)

Sat Feb 16, 2013, 09:29 AM

Feb 2013

for presidents inaugurated after January 1, 1997. President Obama signed legislation reinstating lifetime Secret Service protection for himself, George W. Bush, and all subsequent presidents.
So that whole routine has already been played out.

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How long will it be for the republicons to suggest there no longer be security for ex-Presidents [View all] madokie Feb 2013 OP

Not exactly a serious query, now, is it? WinkyDink Feb 2013 #1

In 1994 they changed the law to limit Secret Service protection to 10 years Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #2