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CIA Agents Go on Trial in Italy Before Bush Visit
By Phil Stewart, Reuters Hours before President George W. Bush visits Italy, 26 U.S. citizens go on trial in absentia in Milan on Friday accused of carrying out one of Washington’s most controversial policies in its war on terrorism. The U.S. citizens, almost all believed to be CIA agents, have been charged with kidnapping a…
Top Cheney Aide: “We’re One Bomb Away From Getting Rid” Of Wiretapping Court
By JEFFREY ROSEN, New York Times …Goldsmith emphasizes that he was not opposed to investigating the leak, which he agreed with President Bush did “great harm to the nation.” In addition, he shared the White House’s concern that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act might prevent wiretaps on international calls involving terrorists. But Goldsmith deplored the…
Lawyer: Cheney Visitor Logs Not Recorded
By Pete Yost, The Associated Press A lawyer for Vice President Dick Cheney told the Secret Service in September to eliminate data on who visited Cheney at his official residence, a newly disclosed letter states. The Sept. 13, 2006, letter from Cheney’s lawyer says logs for Cheney’s residence on the grounds of the Naval Observatory…
Rep. Wexler Demands Judiciary Impeachment Hearings Begin Immediately
In an email sent to his constituents today, Rep. Robert Wexler is taking the next step to getting Vice President Cheney to answer for his actions. Here are excerpts from his letter: As a person who supports holding this Administration accountable for their deceptive actions, you may be interested to know about the recent votes…
