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Easier said than done: Gitmo closing poses new challenges

Published: 22 October, 2009, 01:14
Edited: 22 October, 2009, 06:10


The U.S. Senate has voted to allow more transfers of Guantanamo Bay detainees to the U.S. to face trial. The bill will now head to the White House for President Obama to sign into law.

 
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