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U.S. Attorney General Holder: No Decision Yet on Where to Try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 9/11 Conspirators
Written on 15 Apr, 2010 at 4:39 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 150 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The decision to hold a trial in New York City drew strong opposition when it was proposed late last year, with Mayor Michael Bloomberg saying the cost for security and the imposition on New York residents, particularly those who live... (Continue reading)
President’s Next Selection for Transportation Security Chief Withdraws From Consideration
Written on 27 Mar, 2010 at 6:40 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 168 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Harding took himself out of the running Friday night as head of the Transportation Security Administration, another setback for Obama after his first choice withdrew in January. Did he really leave or was he forced... (Continue reading)
Moving Gitmo Prisoners to U.S. ‘Makes no Sense’ says Rep. Boehner
Written on 14 Mar, 2010 at 18:11 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 127 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Two months past President Obama's self-imposed deadline for closing Guantanamo, the facility remains open as details of where to house the suspects are being worked out." They want $500 million from this Congress to rehabilitate this prison in northwest Illinois,"... (Continue reading)
KSM Trial Reversal Could Clear Way for Gitmo Closure
Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 6:22 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 193 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
"I don't believe Khalid Sheikh Mohammed robbed a liquor store. He's the mastermind of 9/11. ... If he's not an enemy combatant, who would be?" Graham told CBS' "Face the Nation." He suggested that using the tribunals for such... (Continue reading)
President Obama to Reverse Decision Regarding 9-11 Terrorists – Military Tribunal to Proceed
Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 7:08 in From The White House | viewed 234 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and prominent state Democrats, who initially embraced Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other conspirators in Manhattan, have since reversed their support for the trial. The President may be... (Continue reading)
Obama – Americans Should Take Pride Trying Terrorits in Our Judicial System – NYC Not Out Yet
Written on 8 Feb, 2010 at 5:56 in From The White House | viewed 143 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The Obama administration has come under withering attack, mainly from Republicans, for a decision by his Justice Department to try the terrorist mastermind in a U.S. court near Ground Zero, site of the attack that destroyed New York's World Trade... (Continue reading)
Thomson, Illinois Idle Prison Now $230M Closer to Being a New Home for Terrorists
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 4:27 in From The White House, Local | viewed 407 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
Justice Department officials told reporters that includes about $23 million for security, $15 million for transportation, $15 million for litigation, $7 million for detainee housing and another $12 million for related expenses. The budget requires congressional approval, and several lawmakers... (Continue reading)
Facing New Pressure to Try Terror Suspects in Military Tribunal, Obama Searches for Support
Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 5:24 in From The White House | viewed 139 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
As the Justice Department searches for a new venue to hold the trial of Mohammed, critics are pouncing on the Obama administration's steadfast refusal to consider a military tribunal to bring the terror suspect and his four alleged accomplices to... (Continue reading)
$200 Million (to start) – Figure Obama Proposes to Help Cities Host 9/11 Terror Trials
Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 5:05 in From The White House | viewed 169 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has put the cost of tighter security at $216 million just for the first year after Mohammed and the others were to arrive from the U.S. military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. New... (Continue reading)
Obama Considers Moving Terrorist’s Trial Out of New York City
Written on 29 Jan, 2010 at 6:24 in From The White House | viewed 243 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Senior administration officials confirm alternative trial locations are being sought because Congress is almost sure to deny President Obama the funds necessary to proceed with its original plan. Bowing to intense and deepening bipartisan opposition to conducting the criminal trials... (Continue reading)
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- Before Recessing – GOP Blocks Controversial Obama Nominee Dawn Johnsen [591]
- Failure to Close Guantanamo Bay May Stand as a Glaring Failure for Obama [413]
- Thomson, Illinois Idle Prison Now $230M Closer to Being a New Home for Terrorists [407]
- U.S. Halts Gitmo Detainee Transfers to Yemen – For Now [371]
- Obama Considers Moving Terrorist’s Trial Out of New York City [243]
- President Obama to Reverse Decision Regarding 9-11 Terrorists – Military Tribunal to Proceed [234]
- Presidential memorandum regarding Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois [226]
- KSM Trial Reversal Could Clear Way for Gitmo Closure [193]
- $200 Million (to start) – Figure Obama Proposes to Help Cities Host 9/11 Terror Trials [169]
- President’s Next Selection for Transportation Security Chief Withdraws From Consideration [168]
- Obama Administration Official: President Aware of Airline Terror Plot Before Christmas
(5.00 out of 5) - Obama Considers Bringing Gitmo Terror Suspect for Trial in Washington D.C
(4.00 out of 5) - Obama – Americans Should Take Pride Trying Terrorits in Our Judicial System – NYC Not Out Yet (4.00 out of 5)
- White House Releases Six-page Report on Christmas Day (Attempted) Terror Attack (3.00 out of 5)
- President Obama on Strengthening Intelligence and Aviation Security (3.00 out of 5)
- Moving Gitmo Prisoners to U.S. ‘Makes no Sense’ says Rep. Boehner (3.00 out of 5)
- Presidential memorandum regarding Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois (2.00 out of 5)
- Administration Transfers 12 Gitmo Detainees Overseas, Despite Concerns (0.00 out of 5)
- Guantanamo May Not Close Until 2011 (0.00 out of 5)
- Before Recessing – GOP Blocks Controversial Obama Nominee Dawn Johnsen (0.00 out of 5)
- Obama Administration Official: President Aware of Airline Terror Plot Before Christmas - 1 votes
- Obama Considers Bringing Gitmo Terror Suspect for Trial in Washington D.C - 1 votes
- Obama – Americans Should Take Pride Trying Terrorits in Our Judicial System – NYC Not Out Yet - 1 votes
- White House Releases Six-page Report on Christmas Day (Attempted) Terror Attack - 1 votes
- President Obama on Strengthening Intelligence and Aviation Security - 1 votes
- Moving Gitmo Prisoners to U.S. ‘Makes no Sense’ says Rep. Boehner - 1 votes
- Presidential memorandum regarding Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois - 1 votes
- Administration Transfers 12 Gitmo Detainees Overseas, Despite Concerns - 0 votes
- Guantanamo May Not Close Until 2011 - 0 votes
- Before Recessing – GOP Blocks Controversial Obama Nominee Dawn Johnsen - 0 votes
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