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Obama's plans for probing Bush torture

President Bush could pardon officials involved in brutal interrogations -- but he may also face a sweeping investigation under the new president.
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    If Bush can't be indicted

    The way I understand it, if an ex-president is impeached and convicted, it would take away his pension, Secret Service Protection, franking priveleges, government health care, etc.

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