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As promised we go deep inside the Gitmo debate over whether to close it or keep
it open...This is a hot one folks...The Human Rights types are saying it's a
recruiting tool for Al-Qaeda and highlights America's hypocrisy in fighting
against terrorism in defense of the rule of law while torturing people at the
same time...Others say, let's get real, these guys are barbarians who are out
to kill us and deserve no five star hotel treatment...We'll talk to a lawyer
for 11 of the Gitmo detainees Tom Wilner fmr. CIA bin laden hunter guy Gary
Schroen, Amnesty International's Bill Shultz and Philly radio host Michael
Smerconish...Those who know Philly talk radio are certainly down with "The Big
Talker 1210"...Plus South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham...
We draw editorial sustenance around the Time magazine expose on Gitmo...Here's
a little teaser http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1071284,00.html
In the back half, we talk to that piece's co-author Michael Duffy (Time mag
Washington Bureau Chief), NY Post's Deborah Orin (Also a DC Bureau Chief) and
John "The Survivor" Harris who wrote that new book on Clinton's
presidency....Along with Gitmo we'll do Bush on the offensive at last night's
GOP fundraiser and Condi's comments last night on the Senate's lynching
apology...
Enjoy...Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Hardball Briefing from
Washington, DC
Good treatment at Guantanamo, military claims...Specter challenges Congress to
define prisoners' legal rights (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8231336/
Responding to calls from Democrats and some Republicans that Guantanamo be
closed, Mr. Rumsfeld remains resolute. (The Washington Times)
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050615-123704-4333r.htm
Bush, at GOP Fundraiser, Cites Democrats' 'Obstruction' (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/14/AR2005061400983_pf.html
Bush meets with prominent dissidents...Personal follow-through on his inaugural
address (The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8221383/
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said yesterday he will force another vote to
end a filibuster of President Bush's pick to be ambassador to the United
Nations at the end of this week, and called Democrats' recent letter requesting
information "absurd." (The Washington Times)
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050614-110429-8602r.htm
Brock: Minuteman opposition organizes resistance...California could be
'battleground' over border vigils, activists say
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8227779/
Former President Bill Clinton and U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton have been invited
home to Fayetteville to celebrate their 30th anniversary in the home where they
were wed and where they lived while law professors at the University of
Arkansas. Plans are to make the house at 930 California Drive a museum.
(Northwest Arkansas Times)
http://www.nwanews.com/story_print.php?paper=nwat&News=section&storyid=29146
Bin Laden alive and well, Taliban ally says...Interview with man said to be
former Afghan aviation minister (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8228334/
Steele exploring potential run for U.S. Senate...Lt. governor eyes Sarbanes'
seat, says possible split with Ehrlich not troubling; 'I always ... am going to
take care of my homeboy' (The Baltimore Sun)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-steele0615,1,5348845.story?coll=bal-home-headlines&ctrack=2&cset=true
A major appearance by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in Buffalo was suddenly
closed to the media Monday, a week after the senator lambasted reporters for
lacking enough "spine" to stand up to the Bush administration. (The Buffalo
News) http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20050614/1055553.asp
DeLay gets $400,000 for legal expenses...House Majority Leader Tom DeLay,
R-Texas, accepted more than $400,000 in donations last year to help fight the
various ethical allegations against him, but still owes three law firms at
least $125,000 for his continuing legal expenses. (AP)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8230516/
Field set for Virginia governor race...Kilgore versus Kaine to replace
term-limited Warner (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8221916/
Politics followed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to his alma mater Tuesday, where
he was jeered relentlessly by protesters while delivering a commencement
speech. (AP) http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/regstate/articles/1635756.html
Blond porn star, political candidate. And now you can add one more line to Mary
Carey's resume: Republican booster. Carey was in Washington Tuesday to attend
the President's Dinner, an annual fundraiser put on by the National Republican
Congressional Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. (AP)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8221367/
Opinion/Editorial
Mondo Washington: Hijacking the Facts...FBI worked hard to cover up a 9-11
cover-up-and then hide it some more
http://villagevoice.com/news/0524,mondo1,64920,6.html
Pat: Reviving the foreign-aid racket
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=44789
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
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