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special prosecutor stories: 3 news summaries

Cheney: Learn From CIA, Don't
Investigate Interrogators

Probes are 'outrageous political act,' says ex-VP

Aug 30, 09 6:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Obama administration should be asking CIA interrogators how they managed to ward off terrorist attacks for 8 years rather than investigating possible breaches of law while doing so, former Vice President Dick Cheney told Fox News today. Investigating interrogators is an "outrageous political act" that will do long-term... More »

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Dick Cheney • CIA • Fox News • harsh interrogation • Eric Holder • enhanced interrogation techniques • special prosecutor

(Newser) - The White House was busily waging a do-or-die battle to pass health reform when it was suddenly handed exactly what it wanted to avoid: a polarizing battle about Bush-era tactics that President Obama has already condemned. Obama is attempting to remain above the fray as the administration insists that AG... More »

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Barack Obama • CIA • torture • Department of Justice • federal investigation • Eric Holder • Obama administration • enhanced interrogation techniques • special prosecutor

(Newser) - AG Eric Holder today named a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of torture against CIA operatives who interrogated terror suspects during the Bush administration, the Washington Post reports. John Durham, who is currently probing the destruction of interrogation tapes, will look into fewer than 12 cases detailed in a... More »

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Bush administration • CIA • torture • Department of Justice • Attorney General • Guantanamo Bay • John Durham • Leon Panetta • Eric Holder • Obama administration • President Obama • enhanced interrogation techniques • special prosecutor

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