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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2004
Page
3
Insurgents detonated a car bomb and mortars hit a U.S.-Iraqi base in Samarra killing five U S soldiers and one Iraqi guardsman. At least three civilians died and 44 people were wounded as tanks, helicopters and mortars spread through the city in the attack and pursuit.
U S Marine Cpl Wassef Ali Hassoun, missing from a base near Fallujah for 18 days and linked to a disputed kidnapping claim, turned up alive at the U S Embassy in Beirut. Navy probes possible hoax while clashes between Hassoun's clan and rivals erupt in Tripoli leaving two dead.
U S officials investigate the disappearance of Marine Cpl Wassef Ali Hassoun reported as missing on June 20 2004 and listed as unauthorized leave by July 3. Islamic websites claimed beheading while others denied it and Navy investigators weigh a potential hoax amid broader Middle East tensions.
CIA Director George Tenet ends a seven year tenure as he resigns on Sunday. More than 1,500 employees attended a farewell under a white tent while FBI Director Mueller and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld offered goodbyes and acting director John McLaughlin prepared to take charge.
Saddam Hussein’s U S attorney asks the Supreme Court to deem the detention unconstitutional as he awaits charges and a war crimes trial. Doebbler argues due process rights are being stomped on while Saddam is held incommunicado in a U S controlled jail ahead of Iraqi custody and a planned Iraqi tribunal. The high court may only hear the case if it grants permission for an indigent appeal.
The Republican led House rejected blocking the Patriot Act provision that helps the government investigate reading habits despite a White House veto threat. The 210 to 210 vote was extended by leaders to win over about 10 wavering Republicans. Lawmakers Boswell and Leach voted for the amendment, while King Nussle and Latham voted against. Otter and Wamp commented on the political maneuver and Internet based terror communications.
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