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Five detainees ordered released "forthwith" after seven years at Guantanamo

If the U.S. Congress had its way, these men would continue to be imprisoned despite there being no evidence of their guilt.
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  • Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:28 AM

    Small correction

    "In addition to every Republican Senator, those voting to authorize that repellent power... "

    Every Republican, but one. Chafee voted nay.

    I miss that guy.

    —alphahelix Read alphahelix's other letters

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