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'You Have the Right to Remain Silent': Congressman Says Obama Admin Reading Rights to High-Value Detainees... Developing...

Jun. 10, 2009
'You Have the Right to Remain Silent': Congressman Says Obama Admin Reading Rights to High-Value Detainees... Developing...(First column, 1st story, link)
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo