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In the Midst of an Unpopular War, Calls for Accountability
House Democrats say presidential impeachment is "off the table," but rallies this weekend will try to build grassroots momentum. At the same time, civil rights lawyers want Donald Rumsfeld tried for war crimes in Germany. An American General says she’ll be a witness against him. Would a wartime impeachment weaken America and damage the Democrats' chances in 2008? Does a foreign court have the right to prosecute US officials? Then, a rescue in Oregon and cell phone technology.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenHouse Democrats say presidential impeachment is "off the table," but rallies this weekend will try to build grassroots momentum. At the same time, civil rights lawyers want Donald Rumsfeld tried for war crimes in Germany. An American General says she’ll be a witness against him. Would a wartime impeachment weaken America and damage the Democrats' chances in 2008? Does a foreign court have the right to prosecute US officials? Then, a rescue in Oregon and cell phone technology.
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3 storiesBush-Blair News Conference Follows Iraq Study Group Report
The day after the Baker-Hamilton Report , President Bush met at the White House with his principle ally in the war in Iraq, British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Read the story6 minCalls for Accountability over Iraq War
Three weeks before last month's elections, 51% of Americans favored impeachment of President Bush, but House Speaker elect Nancy Pelosi says it's "off the table." This weekend, rallies and forums are planned to build grassroots momentum.
Read the story33 minCell Phones as a Key Tool in Search and Rescue Missions
James Kim and his family, who were lost near Grants Pass, Oregon, were the subject of massive news coverage and massive sympathy this week. Leaving the family in their car, he died making a "superhuman" effort to get help. His body was finally found through use of a cell phone.
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