Specter looks to revive 9/11 suits against Saudis

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http://www.philly.com/philly/business/80045552.html

By Chris Mondics

Inquirer Staff Writer

In a sign that the bitter litigation between victims of the 9/11 attacks and the government of Saudi Arabia is far from over, Sen. Arlen Specter yesterday introduced legislation that would overturn court rulings barring lawsuits that contend the desert kingdom helped cause the terrorism.

Specter (D., Pa.) said the legislation would clarify that lawsuits by U.S. citizens could go forward without a sign-off from the State Department.

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1. Gulf War vets should sue Israel because their lobby and supporters helped put them in Iraq.

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2. The Era we're living in is going to be reflected as another

Dark Ages.

Governments, domestic and foreign, unaccountable for their actions.

An Inquisition.

People judged not to be "persons" worthy of citizens' rights, while corporations are "persons" with freedom of speech.

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3. Good for Specter.

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4. Good. K&R