 As Democrats scramble to protect detainee rights and their own congressional futures, President Bush is angling for a star-spangled signing ceremony just before the midterm elections. The rush is "very political," says Sen. Dianne Feinstein -- and will likely succeed. The Republican Congress Wednesday moved to the cusp of passing landmark legislation to broaden the definition of "enemy combatants" in America's global "war on terror" and to eliminate the right of all detainees to have judicial review of their incarceration. With George W. Bush eager for a star-spangled signing ceremony as Congress adjourns this week for the election season, the House approved the administration bill by a 253-168 margin, while the Senate was expected Thursday to reject the last four amendments standing in the way of passage. The legislation, which ...
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 IRAQ INCREASED TERRORISM? It's No Secret, Mr. President |
| The US invasion of Iraq increased the worldwide threat of terrorism according to a newly released report. Of course, everyone already knew that. The question is, what is this president going to do about it? It'.. full News |
Editor - 08:59:00 09-28-06
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| Saudis plan fence to block Iraq's terrorists. I guess they don’t have much faith in Bush defeating the Resistance in Iraq |
| In a sign of regional concern over terrorism, Saudi Arabia is pushing ahead with plans to build a fence along its entire 560-mile (900-kilometer) border with Iraq to prevent terrorists from entering the kingdom.. full News |
Editor - 08:49:00 09-28-06
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| China claims fusion reactor test a success No details provided on nature or success of test |
| China claimed to have carried out a successful first test Thursday on its experimental thermonuclear fusion reactor.The officials Xinhua News Agency report gave no details about the nature of the test or the re.. full News |
Editor - 08:43:00 09-28-06
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| Typhoon Xangsane hits Philippines |
| Typhoon Xangsane unleashed fierce winds and rains as it slammed into northern and central Philippines on Thursday, killing at least four people and shutting down the capital amid widespread floods, officials sa.. full News |
Editor - 08:41:00 09-28-06
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| Chicago Prosecutors Ordered to Drop Cases Touched by Arrested Cops |
| Cook County prosecutors have been ordered to drop all cases handled by nine special operations Chicago police officers, four of whom have been charged with robbing, kidnapping and intimidating drug dealers, acc.. full News |
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