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Friday, April 24, 2009 12:00 AM

Obama pushing against truth commission

The president has reportedly told Congressional leaders that focusing on torture would take the air out of his agenda.
Alex Koppelman

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  • Friday, April 24, 2009 08:06 AM

    Man I hope you're right VV

    I wonder what America needs more in the eyes of the world than some sort of investigation into our torturing ways. I sincerely hope that everyone who says Obama won't obstruct such an investigation and is only posturing for political ends is correct.

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