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Administration Short on Money to Buy Thomson Prison

Today's New York Times reports that the President's effort to close Guantanamo Bay faces a new delay. Democratic leaders in Congress have refused to provide the funds needed to house prisoners in Illinois, and actual transfers may not be possible until 2011.  Josh Gerstein picks up the story for Politico.com .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Today's New York Times reports that the President's effort to close Guantanamo Bay faces a new delay. Democratic leaders in Congress have refused to provide the funds needed to house prisoners in Illinois, and actual transfers may not be possible until 2011. Josh Gerstein picks up the story for Politico.com.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Josh Gerstein

    senior legal affairs reporter, Politico

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