Obama urges Congress to lift restrictions on detainee transfers, outlines plan to close Guantanamo

Friday, May 24, 2013

President Barack Obama is, once again, urging Congress to lift restrictions on detainee transfers from Guantanamo Bay, saying the restrictions “make no sense” given that half of the…

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Transcript: President Barack Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo at National Defense University – May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Transcript of President Barack Obama’s speech on U.S. counter-terrorism strategies, including his proposal to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, delivered at the National Defense University…

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Transcript: Sen. Kelly Ayotte’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo – May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of press briefing remarks by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility on May 23,…

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Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo – May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of press briefing remarks by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility on May 23,…

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Transcript: Sen. Saxby Chambliss’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of remarks by Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Georgia) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on U.S. counter-terrorism strategy, including the closing of Guantanamo Bay. The press…

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Transcript: Sen. John McCain’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo – May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of press briefing remarks by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility on May 23,…

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Holder confirms targeted killings of 4 U.S. citizens in Yemen, Pakistan

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen. SOURCE: WIkipedia

The Justice Department today confirmed that 4 American citizens were killed in oversea drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan since 2009.

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Acting IRS Commissioner resigns after IG report found “inappropriate” actions taken against conservative organizations applying for tax exempt status

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
WTF IRS 5.15.13

President Barack Obama today announced the resignation of Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven T. Miller, a day after an Inspector General report found that the…

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Transcript: President Barack Obama announces resignation of Acting IRS Commissioner Steven T. Miller

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Partial transcript of President Barack Obama’s announcement of the resignation of Acting IRS Commissioner Steven T. Miller at a press briefing on May 15, 2013:

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Transcript: Attorney General Eric Holder defends Obama administration’s records on civil liberties – May 14, 2013 press briefing

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Partial transcript of Attorney General Eric Holder’s remarks defending the Obama administration’s records on civil liberties at a press conference on May 14, 2013:

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