Rice testifies on Iraq exit strategy and Palestinian ties
Secretary of State nominee Condoleezza Rice told senators the Iraq exit plan hinges on Baghdad’s ability to defend itself after elections and expressed hope after Yasser Arafat’s death. She suggested a potential Palestinian envoy, while Democrats criticized U.S. Iraq policy and troop levels during the confirmation hearing.
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Court avoids Gitmo detainee case
The Supreme Court was asked to rule on Osama bin Laden associate Salim Hamdan regarding the Bush era military trial. A federal judge ruled last fall Hamdan and others were tried, with appeals court consideration likely. The outcome marks a minor government win as it seeks expanded detainee rights in the United States and Cuba.
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Supreme Court denies review of gay sex case
The Supreme Court declined to review Second Lt. Ryan W. Davis's military conviction for sexual contact with a 15 year old. Davis pleaded guilty to consensual sodomy and conduct unbecoming to an officer after meeting a boy at a Gulf Breeze Florida park in April 1997. He was dismissed from the Air Force, confined 24 months and forfeited pay and allowances. He sought to overturn the verdict citing Lawrence v. Texas.
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US citizen pleads guilty in oil for food case
Samir A Vincent a naturalized US citizen from Annandale Virginia pleaded guilty in New York federal court to four counts including conspiring to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign government and tax violations. He faces up to 28 years in prison.
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