U.S. Sets Rules for Military Tribunals and Interviews
President Bush outlined limited military tribunals for alleged terrorists and stressed national security as the priority. The rules allow hearsay and limited appeals with defense attorneys, while the executive branch retains final sentencing authority. Attorney General Ashcroft meanwhile expanded terrorism investigator interviews for about 3,000 more visitors, amid civil liberties criticism.
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Campaign finance reform bill sent to Bush for signature
The bill would ban unlimited soft money to national parties and curb issue ads close to elections. It sets a direct Supreme Court path for appeals and caps state and local soft money at 10000 per donor per year. Presidential and congressional donations would rise to 2000 per person.
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