H.R.591 - Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008

To improve United States capabilities for gathering human intelligence through the effective interrogation and detention of terrorist suspects and for bringing terrorists to justice through effective prosecution in accordance with the principles and values set forth in the Constitution and other laws. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To improve United States capabilities for gathering human intelligence through the effective interrogation and detention of terrorist suspects and for bringing terrorists to justice through effective prosecution in accordance with the principles and values set forth in the Constitution and other laws. as introduced.
  • Short: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008 as introduced.

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11/29/10
HUMINT: Interrogation

HR591 -- Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008 HR893 -- American Anti-Torture Act of 2009 HR2544 -- Legal Interrogation Procedures Act, To require the intelligence community to use only methods of interrogation authorized by ...

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10/19/10
NC-4: BJ Lawson in his own words | BlueNC

Those members of Congress who support H.R. 591 show the most fidelity to their oath of office pledge that they defend the liberties inherent in the Constitution of the United States. Rep. Price has acted progressively by cosponsoring ...

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10/02/10
Open letter to BJ Lawson | BlueNC

Those members of Congress who support H.R. 591 show the most fidelity to their oath of office pledge that they defend the liberties inherent in the Constitution of the United States. Rep. Price has acted progressively by cosponsoring ...

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09/12/10
AELLA's statement to American citizens

Our belief at AELLA is based on the ideal that if we forge a better America, we will then be more capable of igniting positive changes that sweep the globe. For us to truly accomplish this goal, we will have to work with our legislature ...

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06/09/10
Crashburn Alley » Blog Archive » Phillies Should Shake Up Bench

Phils have a .278 BABIP since May 23, the day of the Wakefield game (135 H – 6 HR) / (591 AB – 6 HR – 121 K), if anyone wants to check my numbers. Prior to that, (389 H – 49 HR) / (1439 AB – 49 HR – 279 K) = .306 . ...

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04/12/10
Rising Hegemon: Congratulations Fred Hiatt

The Military Commissions Act" (H.R. 591) And of course, "Bush v. Gore." Gawd, there are so many. But Health Care is far worse. 10:09 AM; Anonymous sukabi said... you know what's more evil than facilitating / mandating that folks buy ...

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03/09/10
Video: 9/11 Truthers Locked Up For Life Under New US Law ...

Some of which include (H.R.591.IH) “Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008″, (H>R> 4415.IH) “Terrorist Detention and Prosecution Act of 2010″, (H.R.3728.IH) “Detainment Reform Act of 2009″ [Introduced by the House], (H.R.1315. ...

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01/20/10
Congress and Law: Guantanamo Detention Center: Pending Legislative ...

H.R. 591, proposed the shortest time frame. The Terrorist Detainees Procedures Act of 2009, H.R. 1315, provided a target date of December 31, 2009, which is slightly sooner than the date set by the President's executive order. Two ...

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01/17/10
Congress and Law: Guantanamo Detention Center: National Defense ...

20 For example, the Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008, H.R. 591, referring to the “failure of the military commissions system,” would abolish the military commission system. Instead, prosecutions would take place in federal ...

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01/15/10
Just How Relentlessly Progressive is the Congressional Progressive ...

In 2007, only 30% of the Progressive Caucus had signed on in support of a bill to repeal the Military Commissions Act. Last March, only 11 voting House members of the CPC had added their support to H.R. 591, a bill introduced by ...

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10/05/09
H.Res.809: Honoring the fact-finding reporting done by Hannah ...

[2]; H.R.591 Interrogation and Det... [1]; H.Res.9 H.Res.9 [1]; H.R.104 H.R.104 [1]; H.R.97 Deceptive Practices a... [1]. H.Res.809 H.Res.809 [1] ... Source: Open Congress : House Judiciary - Major... Did you find this article useful? ...

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09/28/09
Christie's: House: "International Relations"

H.R.591: To improve the United States capabilities for gathering human intelligence through effective interrogation and detention of suspected terrorists and for bringing terrorists to justice in accordance with the Constitution. ...

Source: Christie's
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08/10/09
GovTrack: Bills by Subject: Terrorism

HR 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008. Introduced. Jan 15, 2009. HR 903: Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2009. Introduced. Feb 4, 2009. HR 817: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval ...

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07/20/09
HR 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008 | Coalition ...

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-591 Cosponsors [as of 2009-07-12] Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR3] Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9] Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT3] Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA17] Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA51] Rep.

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07/18/09
Illinois District 5 and the Military Commissions Act

H.R. 591, the Interrogation and Detention Reform Act, would dismantle the unconstitutional military tribunal system. It would end the use of torture to “enhance” interrogations. It would overturn the Military Commissions Act's repeal of ...

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07/15/09
GovTrack: Bills by Subject: Terrorism

HR 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008. Introduced. Jan 15, 2009. HR 847: James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009. Introduced. Feb 4, 2009. HR 903: Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2009. Introduced ...

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06/28/09
oneheartforpeace: We Need Accountability! Our US Leaders and ...

H.R. 591 – The Interrogation and Detention Reform Act, sponsored by Rep. David Price, (co-sponsored by Reps. Brad Miller and Mel Watt); S. 417 – State Secrets Protection Act; and. S. 147 – Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act. ...

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06/24/09
H. Res. 591: Requesting that the President transmit to the House ...

A resolution in the US Congress: Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives all information in his possession relating to certain specific communications with and financial assistance provided to General ...

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06/03/09
H.R.984: State Secret Protection Act of 2009 -... OpenCongress

H.R. 984 – The State Secret Protection Act of 2009 (co-sponsored by Reps. David Price and Mel Watt); H.R. 893 - American Anti-Torture Act of 2009; H.R. 591 – The Interrogation and Detention Reform Act, sponsored by Rep. ...

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05/26/09
Current legislation germane to the interrogation issue

HR 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008, Introduced, Jan 15, 2009. HR 2544: Legal Interrogation Procedures Act, Introduced, May 21, 2009. HR 1972: Law Enforcement Officer's Procedural Bill of Rights Act of 2009 ...

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05/11/09
Matthew Yglesias » Time to Do Something on DADT

H.R. 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008 H.R. 593: To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authorized concurrent receipt of disability severance pay from the Department of Defense and compensation for the ...

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05/11/09
Matthew Yglesias » Time to Do Something on DADT

The problem with the arguments for inaction isn't that they're wrong, it's that they prove too much. The military is always doing important work under difficult conditions. And the president is always dealing with a variety of hugely ...

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05/02/09
H.R.2241: Equitable Compensation for American Victims of Torture ...

... the very best news and blog coverage about Congress available on the web. Information made available by Technorati. Users supporting H.R.2241 (2) are also: Supporting Bill, Supporting Representative. H.R.591 Interrogation and Det. ...

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04/22/09
Right and Wrong on Torture

The debate about torture - or “enhanced interrogation methods,” if you prefer - has swamped the Obama administration a bit, as this Politico article discusses. Many different pieces of the fallout are covered in a Washington Post blog ...

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04/22/09
Right and Wrong on Torture

The debate about torture - or “enhanced interrogation methods,” if you prefer - has swamped the Obama administration a bit, as this Politico article discusses. Many different pieces of the fallout are covered in a Washington Post blog ...

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04/21/09
GovTrack: Bills by Subject: Terrorism

Bill. Status. HR 915: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009. Reported by Committee. Mar 5, 2009. HR 1029: Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2009. Passed House. Mar 31, 2009 6:13 PM. HR 985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 ...

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03/25/09
US House of Representatives Passes HR 280 March 25th | DesertUSA News

The Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area Technical Amendments Act (S. 128 and H.R. 591), would designate a new management entity, make certain technical and conforming amendments, and enhance private property protections. ...

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03/11/09
That’s My Congress » How Progressive is the Congressional ...

... to repeal the Military Commissions Act. In this year’s 111th Congress, only 11 out of the 72 voting House members of the CPC have added their support to H.R. 591, a bill introduced by non-CPC-member David Price to repeal the MCA. ...

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03/10/09
Analysis of Legislative Proposals Addressing Guantanamo Detainees ...

The legislative proposals—H.R. 591, S. 147 / H.R. 374, S. 291 / H.R. 1069, H.R. 148, H.R. 565, H.R. 633, H.R. 701, H.R. 794, H.R. 817, H.R. 829, H.R. 951, H.R. 1073, H.R. 1186, H.R. 1238, S. 370 / H.R. 1012, S. 108, H.R. 1042, ...

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03/10/09
Analysis of Legislative Proposals Addressing Guantanamo Detainees ...

The legislative proposals—H.R. 591, S. 147 / H.R. 374, S. 291 / H.R. 1069, H.R. 148, H.R. 565, H.R. 633, H.R. 701, H.R. 794, H.R. 817, H.R. 829, H.R. 951, H.R. 1073, H.R. 1186, H.R. 1238, S. 370 / H.R. 1012, S. 108, H.R. 1042, ...

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