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Mukasey Hits Resistance on Torture

Dems balk over AG nominee's refusal to rule out waterboarding

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 27, 2007 6:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – If AG nominee Michael Mukasey doesn't clarify his views on which interrogation techniques are constitutional, Democratic senators say they may oppose his confirmation. Proceedings that were expected to be smooth sailing ran into trouble this week when Mukasey, who has denounced the use of torture,... Read full story »

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