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CIA Director Nominee: Waterboarding Is 'Reprehensible,' 'Should Have Been Banned'
CIA Director Nominee: Waterboarding Is 'Reprehensible,' 'Should Have Been Banned'
During Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) pressed President Barack Obama's nominee to become the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan, for his opinion on the enhanced interrogation technique known as waterboarding. Brennan replied unequivocally that it is the opinion of members of the administration that waterboarding is "torture." He said he could not say himself whether the practice was torture, but he was clear that he found waterboarding "reprehensible" and said it "should have been banned." Brennan has been an instrumental part of the crafting and implementation the Obama administration's drone warfare policy.
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WAVE of Protesters Interrupt New CIA Director Confirmation Hearings
WAVE of Protesters Interrupt New CIA Director Confirmation Hearings
During Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) pressed President Barack Obama's nominee to become the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan, for his opinion on the enhanced interrogation technique known as waterboarding. Brennan replied unequivocally that it is the opinion of members of the administration that waterboarding is "torture." He said he could not say himself whether the practice was torture, but he was clear that he found waterboarding "reprehensible" and said it "should have been banned." Brennan has been an instrumental part of the crafting and implementation the Obama administration's drone warfare policy.
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CIA Director: 'Waterboarding Should Be Banned'
CIA Director: 'Waterboarding Should Be Banned'
During Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) pressed President Barack Obama's nominee to become the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan, for his opinion on the enhanced interrogation technique known as waterboarding. Brennan replied unequivocally that it is the opinion of members of the administration that waterboarding is "torture." He said he could not say himself whether the practice was torture, but he was clear that he found waterboarding "reprehensible" and said it "should have been banned." Brennan has been an instrumental part of the crafting and implementation the Obama administration's drone warfare policy.
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Islamism News - Taliban, Chokri Belaid, Central Intelligence Agency
Islamism News - Taliban, Chokri Belaid, Central Intelligence Agency
Bazaar Bomb Claimed by Taliban Kills at Least 11 in Northwest Pakistan A Pakistani Taliban commander was quoted as saying that the targets were tribal elders who had helped organize a militia to resist Taliban encroachment in the area. www.nytimes.com Tunisians Prepare for Burial of Slain Opposition Leader The killing of Chokri Belaid, a harsh critic of the ruling Islamist-led party, has led to fears that polarization and growing political violence will imperil Tunisia's transition. www.nytimes.com CIA nominee pressed on US drone policy, waterboarding John Brennan, President Barack Obama's nominee for CIA director, said on February 7 he did not try to stop waterboarding, an interrogation technique that some consider torture, as he faced more tough congressional questions on waterboarding, as well as on security leaks and the use of drones to kill US terrorism suspects. feeds.reuters.com www.wochit.com
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Politics News - European Union, Van Rompuy, Central Intelligence Agency
Politics News - European Union, Van Rompuy, Central Intelligence Agency
European Leaders Struggle to Bridge Budget Gaps A 15-hour marathon of talks moved European Union leaders closer to a consensus on a budget worth nearly €1 trillion, or $1.3 trillion, on Friday morning, but sticking points remain. www.nytimes.com EU's Van Rompuy proposes budget compromise in tight talks The European Union's chief budget negotiator proposed further modest cuts to the bloc's long-term spending plan on Thursday to try to bridge deep divisions among member states on how nearly 1 trillion ... us.rd.yahoo.com CIA nominee pressed on US drone policy, waterboarding John Brennan, President Barack Obama's nominee for CIA director, said on February 7 he did not try to stop waterboarding, an interrogation technique that some consider torture, as he faced more tough congressional questions on waterboarding, as well as on security leaks and the use of drones to kill US terrorism suspects. feeds.reuters.com www.wochit.com
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Barack Obama News - Los Angeles Police Department, Central Intelligence Agency, Jay Carney
Barack Obama News - Los Angeles Police Department, Central Intelligence Agency, Jay Carney
Christopher Dorner: Celebrity Mentions In Manifesto Include Anderson Cooper, Michelle Obama In a lengthy online manifesto he called his "Last resort," suspected murderer Christopher Dorner details the events that led to his termination from the Los Angeles Police Department and lists a group of people he held responsible for his dismissal. The letter, posted to his personal Facebook profile, delves into controversial subjects for the LAPD -- accusations of racism among officers, blatant use of the "n-word" within the department and charges that police used excessive force on people with mental illnesses. www.huffingtonpost.com CIA nominee pressed on US drone policy, waterboarding John Brennan, President Barack Obama's nominee for CIA director, said on February 7 he did not try to stop waterboarding, an interrogation technique that some consider torture, as he faced more tough congressional questions on waterboarding, as well as on security leaks and the use of drones to kill US terrorism suspects. feeds.reuters.com President Obama Prayer Breakfast Offends Gays Due To Conservative Backer's Ties President Barack Obama's National Prayer Breakfast has offended some gay rights activists, who took issue with the event's sponsor -- a conservative religious group with ties to anti-gay agendas. www.huffingtonpost.com www.wochit.com
![The Huron River in Ypsilanti is a 130-mile-long (210 km)[1] river in southeastern Michigan, rising out of the Huron Swamp in Indian Springs Metropark in northern Oakland County and flowing into Lake Erie on the boundary between Wayne County and Monroe County.](http://web.archive.org./web/20130209212008im_/http://cdn7.wn.com/vp/i/68/3158d36e1bb673.jpg "The Huron River in Ypsilanti is a 130-mile-long (210 km)[1] river in southeastern Michigan, rising out of the Huron Swamp in Indian Springs Metropark in northern Oakland County and flowing into Lake Erie on the boundary between Wayne County and Monroe County.")
