Lieberman and Graham's Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act passed the Senate Unanimously

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

in this bill, the Scretary of Defense certifies to the President that disclosure of photos like those that are the subject of the current ACLU FOIA case would endanger the lives of military personnel or civilan employees abroad.

The disclosure ban lasts for 5 years and can be renewed by the Secreatary of Defense if the threat continues.

This was put forward as an Amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations for the Afghan War.

Further info here:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/05/liebermangraham_amendment_pass.asp

[blueclown]

1. Congress sells out the American people... again. n/t

[Better Believe It]

2. We need to elect more than 100 Democrats to the Senate to stop this sort of thing

“This vote is an important statement of support for the protection of our troops who are on the front lines defending our country at a time of war,” said Lieberman. “This amendment provides the President with the ability to block the publication of the photos that would endanger the safety of our men and women in uniform.”

“Our military commanders have, to a person, stated that releasing these photographs will increase violence against out troops and civilians serving overseas,” said Graham. “I agree. Nothing will be gained by their release in terms of new information about detainee abuse. Americans will be killed because of their release and this amendment is designed to stop that from happening. I applaud the President’s decision to fight the release of these photographs. Our legislation will strengthen the Obama Administration’s legal standing in court and that is why the Senate has unanimously passed this important piece of legislation.”


http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/05/liebermangraham_amendment_pass.asp

[MoonRiver]

3. ...

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