via Consortiumnews.com. Democrats Inch Toward Torture Probe By Jason Leopold January 23, 2009 As President Barack Obama reverses some of ex-President George W. Bush’s most controversial “war on terror” policies, a consensus seems to be building among Democratic congressional leaders that further investigations are needed into Bush’s use of torture and other potential crimes. On [...]
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A Second Look: McCain Hits Obama For William Lynn Pick
via McCain Hits Obama For William Lynn Pick. WASHINGTON — A former Raytheon lobbyist nominated to be deputy defense secretary despite President Barack Obama’s ban on hiring lobbyists will sell his stock in the military contracting firm. However, William J. Lynn won’t be forced to step back from decisions related to his former employer, the [...]
A Second Look: Ex-Gitmo detainee reportedly gets al-Qaida role – Guantanamo- msnbc.com
via Ex-Gitmo detainee reportedly gets al-Qaida role – Guantanamo- msnbc.com. CAIRO, Egypt – A released Guantanamo Bay terror detainee has re-emerged as an al-Qaida commander in Yemen, highlighting the dilemma facing President Barack Obama in shaping plans to close the detention facility and decide the fates of U.S. captives. A U.S. counter terror official confirmed [...]
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