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    Closing 'Gitmo,' Easier Said that Done?

    Even President Bush has said he'd like to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay.  In his presidential campaign, Barack Obama promised he'd do the job. But despite doubts about so-called "military commissions," the top prosecutor at "Gitmo" is starting new trials for suspected terrorists.

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

    Even President Bush has said he'd like to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay. In his presidential campaign, Barack Obama promised he'd do the job. But despite doubts about so-called "military commissions," the top prosecutor at "Gitmo" is starting new trials for suspected terrorists. It's a move that could make closing the facility easier said than done, according to Adam Zagorin of Time magazine.

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    In American Politics, Is Corruption Business as Usual?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Adam Zagorin

      Project on Government Oversight

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    3 of 3
    In American Politics, Is Corruption Business as Usual?
    1. 1:45White House May Tap TARP to Bailout Auto Industry
    2. 7:47Illinois Governor Blagojevich and the Politics of Corruption
    3. 43:08Closing 'Gitmo,' Easier Said that Done?You’re reading this
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