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Monday, December 8, 2008 12:00 AM

Gen. Hayden and the claimed irrelevance of presidential appointments

Since when did people start believing that high-level appointments and Cabinet secretaries were irrelevant?
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  • Tuesday, December 9, 2008 08:50 AM

    OT: Arar argument to be broadcast live on C-Span today

    From the Center for Constitutional Rights

    Arar v Ashcroft- Rally & Argument- New York, NY, Second Circuit Court of Appeals

    More information: http://tinyurl.com/6ge748 (link @ sig)

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