Ugh. Under the “compromise” bill on torture, the administration must allow detainees to have a trial, but the President may “interpret the meaning and application of the Geneva Convention”.
For your information, Schumer & Clinton voted against the bill. Slaughtervoted against the bill. Reynolds, Kuhl, and Higgins voted for it.
UPDATE: Jesus’ General has put the vote in starker terms.
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