1. 1 · 1913
  2. 2 · 1945
  3. 3 · 1975
  4. 4 · 2001
  5. 5 · 2013
  6. 6 · 2020

2001 to 2012

After September 11

Warrantless surveillance and the Patriot Act, the Iraq war, Kelo, and the 2008 bailouts.

Key facts

  1. The president authorized warrantless collection on Americans on October 4, 2001, three weeks before the Patriot Act was signed.
  2. The Iraq Survey Group found no weapons of mass destruction. The Senate Intelligence Committee said the case for war was not supported by the intelligence.
  3. On October 13, 2008, nine bank executives were given $125 billion at one meeting, with no conditions on mortgages or pay.

Timeline

2 events in Energy, Utilities & Data Centers, oldest first

  1. 20062006Energy, Utilities & Data Centers

    Google opens its first data center in The Dalles, Oregon

    Negotiated through Design LLC with a 15 year property tax exemption and nondisclosure agreements for local officials. The tax break expired in 2022.

    Source: Residents seek more transparency from Google in water deal with The DallesRead the full story →
  2. 2011August 11, 2011Energy, Utilities & Data Centers

    BART turns off cell service to stop a protest

    Service was cut in the downtown San Francisco stations for several hours. The agency said there is a constitutional right to safety.

    Source: Cell Service Shutdown Raises Free Speech QuestionsRead the full story →
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