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The Justice Department said a government task force reviewed each case and five detainees were moved weekend transfers included four Afghans Abdul Hafiz Sharifullah Mohamed Rahim and Mohammed Hashim two Somalis Mohammed Soliman Barre and Ismael Arab and six Yemenis Jamal Muhammad Alawi Mari Farouq Ali Ahmed Ayman Saeed Abdullah Batarfi Muhammed Yasir Ahmed Taher Fayad Yahya Ahmed al Rami and Riyad Atiq Ali Abdu al Haf since 2002 over 560 detainees have left Guantanamo with 198 remaining.
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Mullen applauds Yemen air strikes against al Qaida
Admiral Mike Mullen praised a Yemen strike against an al Qaida cell seen as growing in strength. He warned Yemen could become another safe haven for terrorism and pledged future U.S. help, while declining to confirm U.S. involvement in the operation. The New York Times cited U.S. support including firepower.
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Health care reform push fuels GOP vow to fight on
The White House and Senate allies push a historic health care bill as Republicans vow to fight to the end. McCain warns Democrats could pass by Christmas Eve. Nelson’s votes needed to secure 60 in the Senate. The plan would create an insurance exchange, require coverage with subsidies, and extend protections for people with health problems. Differences with the House bill include abortion provisions and new taxes, with the White House emphasizing landmark action. The House must align with the Senate version to maintain the 60 vote coalition.
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This Day in History December 21 Highlights
On December 21 1620 Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Massachusetts. Disraeli born 1804 in London. Disney Snow White premiere 1937. Patton died 1945 in Heidelberg. Ireland republic act 1948. De Gaulle elected 1958. Apollo 8 launched 1968. Lombardi last game 1969. Waldheim chosen 1971. Argo Merchant spill 1976. Lockerbie bombing 1988. Airport security boosts mid 1990s. Mosul bombing 2004.
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