But Donuel - It's all perfectly legal, because Herr Bush says so:

Passed by Congress and signed by Bush:

When requested, scientific information "prepared by government researchers and scientists shall be transmitted [to Congress] uncensored and without delay."

But Bush's signing statement:

The president can tell researchers to withhold any information from Congress if he decides its disclosure could impair foreign relations, national security, or the workings of the executive branch.

And a few other choice ones:

Passed by Congress and signed by Bush:

The Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its contractors may not fire or otherwise punish an employee whistle-blower who tells Congress about possible wrongdoing.

But Bush's signing statement:

The president or his appointees will determine whether employees of the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission can give information to Congress.

Passed by Congress and signed by Bush:

Justice Department officials must give reports to Congress by certain dates on how the FBI is using the USA Patriot Act to search homes and secretly seize papers.

But Bush's signing statement:

The president can order Justice Department officials to withhold any information from Congress if he decides it could impair national security or executive branch operations.

Passed by Congress and signed by Bush:

Dec. 30, 2005: US interrogators cannot torture prisoners or otherwise subject them to cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment.

But Bush's signing statement:

The president, as commander in chief, can waive the torture ban if he decides that harsh interrogation techniques will assist in preventing terrorist attacks.

Passed by Congress and signed by Bush:

Defense Department personnel are prohibited from interfering with the ability of military lawyers to give independent legal advice to their commanders.

But Bush's signing statement:

All military attorneys are bound to follow legal conclusions reached by the administration's lawyers in the Justice Department and the Pentagon when giving advice to their commanders.

Passed by Congress and signed by Bush:

The military cannot add to its files any illegally gathered intelligence, including information obtained about Americans in violation of the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches.

But Bush's signing statement:

Only the president, as commander in chief, can tell the military whether or not it can use any specific piece of intelligence.

Ref: Ich bin die Führer

But also see:
Former surgeon general says he was muzzled

John