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Civil Rights and National Security
There's a new law on the treatment of terrorist suspects, but the battle may just be beginning. Will the courts agree to military tribunals? What are the President's new powers? Have civil rights been sacrificed to national security? Plus, milestones and benchmarks in the Bush Iraq war strategy, and expanding the Panama Canal.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThere's a new law on the treatment of terrorist suspects, but the battle may just be beginning. Will the courts agree to military tribunals? What are the President's new powers? Have civil rights been sacrificed to national security? Plus, milestones and benchmarks in the Bush Iraq war strategy, and expanding the Panama Canal.
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3 storiesWhite House Now Says It Does Not Have 'Stay the Course' Strategy on Iraq
Since President Bush and his war cabinet met this weekend, there have been conflicting reports about timetables for Iraq to disarm militias and meet other goals. At first the White House denied that any big change was afoot. Today, spokesman Dan Bartlett said "milestones and benchmarks" have always been part of the Bush strategy.
Read the story6 minCivil Rights and National Security
At the White House last week, President Bush signed the controversial new law on treatment of suspects in the "war on terror."
Read the story33 minPanama Votes to Expand Canal
The Panama Canal can handle ships carrying 4,000 containers, but super-sized cargo vessels carry three times that many and more. Yesterday, the voters of Panama agreed to expand the canal, with work expected to begin as soon as next year. Though the turnout was low, the margin was high--with 78% of the voters agreeing to expand the Panama Canal.
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