Pentagon bars testimony on harsh interrogation methods
Marine Lt Col V Stuart Couch says Pentagon blocked him from testifying before a House subcommittee on waterboarding and other harsh techniques. The dispute ties to Michael Mukasey's attorney general nomination as lawmakers weigh detainee treatment and CIA practices. Couch cited pending cases and avoided revealing details. The panel pressed for testimony while Washington debates outlawing such methods.
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Couch
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Subcommittee On the Constitution
Jerrold Nadler
D-N.y
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Toddler poisoned by Aqua Dots toy beads recall issued
Shelby Esses describes her 20 month old son Jack’s sudden illness after swallowing Aqua Dots beads. The CPSC ordered Aqua Dots recall as the coating metabolizes to gamma hydroxybutyrate the so called date rape drug. The child recovered after hospital tests and observation.
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Khadr War Crimes Trial Resumes With Secret Witness
Guantanamo Bay hearing restarts with Omar Khadr not entering a plea and a top secret eyewitness potentially exculpatory. The defense learned of the evidence after the judge recessed the case to December and the Pentagon acknowledged late notification.
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Army
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Pentagon
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Berrigan
Afghanistan
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