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Mukasey Dodges Clear Torture Answer At Hearings
Attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey refused to definitively classify waterboarding as torture during Senate Judiciary Committee hearings. He cited responsibility and declined specifics while reaffirming that torture is illegal. The exchange with Democrats highlighted ongoing debate over interrogation policies and press protections. The panel signaled likely confirmation despite discomfort.
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