Montana pardons 78 sedition convictions from WWI era
Gov. Brian Schweitzer granted posthumous pardons to 78 men and one woman convicted of sedition during World War I, including a critic who called the war a rich man’s war. The ceremony honored German-descendant families and cited long overdue redress and defense of free speech.
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University of Montana
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Bush warns feds cannot bail out communities in flu plan
The updated national pandemic plan released Wednesday says the federal government cannot rescue communities during a severe flu outbreak. It urges individuals and businesses to act now to keep essential services running, with local actions to manage medical and non medical impacts.
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U S top officials tied to detainee torture claims
Amnesty International released a 32000 word report alleging widespread torture and ill treatment by U S forces with alleged involvement or tolerance by senior government officials. The document notes 34 detainee deaths and possible cover ups while officials deny the charges.
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