Dem Blocking Bush Pick for CIA Lawyer

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Source: Associated Press

A Democratic senator says he will block President Bush's nominee to become the CIA's top lawyer indefinitely over concerns that the agency's interrogation techniques may not be legal.


"I'm going to keep the hold until the detention and interrogation program is on firm footing, both in terms of effectiveness and legality," Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday.

Wyden said he was troubled that John Rizzo — who is serving as the CIA's interim general counsel — did not object to a 2002 memo authorizing interrogation techniques that stop just short of inflicting pain equal to that accompanying organ failure or even death.

Wyden also said he was concerned that an executive order Bush issued last month did not clarify legal guidelines regarding CIA detentions and interrogations.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070815/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/cia_interrogations_4

[Demeter]

1. A Man of Principle! I LIKE That in a Democrat!

[dipsydoodle]

2. Seems to me

he's the exception rather than the rule from recent events.

[badgervan]

3. Let's See....

... Widen and Feingold. Well, it's a start.

[Chemical Bill]

5. I'd give him a pat on the back...

knowing that his spine won't collapse like some in DC.

Bill

[aquart]

4. Good.

Put Little Caligula into a tizzy.

[grasswire]

6. and he says we don't have time for impeachment

Come on, Wyden. Get mad.

[swag]

7. I like Ron.