Bush, GOP rebels agree on detainee bill

[rodeodance]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060921/ap_on_go_co/congress_terrorism;_ylt=AjLjx7INUXzLNKK3UanSaFWs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--


Bush, GOP rebels agree on detainee bill

By ANNE PLUMMER FLAHERTY, Associated Press Writer 4 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - The White House and rebellious Senate Republicans announced agreement Thursday on rules for the interrogation and trial of suspects in the war on terror.
President Bush urged Congress to put it into law before adjourning for the midterm elections.


"I'm pleased to say that this agreement preserves the single most potent tool we have in protecting America and foiling terrorist attacks," the president said, shortly after administration officials and key lawmakers announced agreement following a week of high-profile intraparty disagreement.

Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record) of Arizona, one of three GOP lawmakers who told Bush he couldn't have the legislation the way he initially asked for it, said, "The agreement that we've entered into gives the president the tools he needs to continue to fight the war on terror and bring these evil people to justice."

"There's no doubt that the integrity and letter and spirit of the Geneva Conventions have been preserved," McCain said, referring to the international treaties covering the treatment of prisoners in wartime.

[leftchick]

1. GOP "Rebels"???

omg I have gone through the looking glass! Or wish I had!!! :argh:

[bklyncowgirl]

2. Whatever McCain & Co. agreed to Shrub's signing statement will undo.

If Bush gave way on anything in order to get this off the front page, he'll take it back with his signing statement.

This is face saving time for all concerned, IMHO.

[jellybeancurse]

3. What you didn't know that having some humanity

makes you "rebellious"?

It's just like EVERYTHING else these people try to do. It has almost become a hilarious satire of itself if it wasn't so upsetting. :-(

[Moderator]

4. duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2523398