Obama's Remarks on Kennedy

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Liveblog of Obama's public statement on Kennedy.

"We Will Provide, at a Later Date, an Opinion That Explains the Basis for this Conclusion"

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Why did Daniel Levin promise an opinion solely covering the approval of waterboarding for Hassan Ghul?

Was John Yoo Free-Lancing When He Approved the "Legal Principles"?

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John Yoo bought off on the unsigned bullet points expanding legal approval for torture. But Jack Goldsmith made it clear to CIA that his approval did not equate to OLC approval.

Ashcroft versus CIA

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John Ashcroft, like much of Congress, claims that CIA made false claims about the extent of his briefing.

Condi's Okay Came After OLC Approval

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When Condi approved torture on July 17, 2002, John Yoo had already given John Rizzo a two-page letter broadly excusing torture.

Those Undated "Legal Principles"

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The "legal principles" authorizing torture evolved in some interesting ways over time.

Abu Zubaydah's Psychological Profile

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Abu Zubaydah's psychological profile was a complete whitewash of his condition. Surprise.

Where Is the "Legal Principles" Document?

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The IG Report refers to a document called, "Legal Principles Applicable to CIA Detention and Interrogation of Captured al-Qa'ida Personnel." It's a critical document in the torture regime. But we've never seen it.
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Feinstein Issues Statement On IG; Misunderstands Army Field Manual

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Senator Dianne Feinstein of California has issued an official statement "On Release of Documents Related to CIA Interrogation and Detention Program and Renewed Commitment to Army Field Manual Standard for Interrogations".

Cheney's Cherry-Pick

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The two documents that Cheney wanted liberated sure do read like propaganda pieces.

IG Report: Working Thread

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Spencer and the Windy have posted the documents.

Holder Announces the Investigation

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And notes some will be unhappy that he has initiated the review. But doesn't consider those of us who smell a whitewash.
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Panetta's Threats

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Yet more rumors that Panetta is on his way out.

Reposted: The CIA IG Report's "Other" Contents

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In preparation of today's IG Report release, I'm re-posting two of my earlier posts describing what we already know is in the report.

Reposted: The CIA IG Report on the Inefficacy of Torture

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A re-post of my June post describing what we already know the CIA IG Report says about the inefficacy of torture.

Better than Clearing Brush ... Getting HELP from Kennedy?

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Politico says it's not going to happen. But if Obama were to meet with Kennedy, it would provide a great opportunity for Kennedy to kick Obama's ass. And for Obama to pivot strategies and embrace the public option he has been promising all along.
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