Reports: Justice reconsidering when and how state secrecy privilege can be invokedSeptember 23rd, 2009 Reports: Justice reconsidering state secrecyWASHINGTON — The Justice Department is reconsidering government agencies' ability to use claims of state secrecy to block the release of information about controversial counterterrorism strategies like rendition and warrantless wiretapping, two newspapers reported Wednesday. Under a revised policy reported by The Washington Post, an agency trying to hide such information would have to convince Attorney General Eric Holder and a panel of Justice Department lawyers that its release would compromise national security.
Justice Dept. will continue Bush-era state secrets claims, but change future policySeptember 23rd, 2009 Justice reconsiders state secrecyWASHINGTON — The Justice Department will continue Bush administration attempts to block certain lawsuits by claiming they threaten state secrets, but the agency announced Wednesday it will try to curb the use of such claims in the future. Attorney General Eric Holder said he and a group of Justice Department lawyers will personally review such claims.
Justice reconsidering when and how state secrecy privilege can be invokedSeptember 23rd, 2009 Justice reconsidering state secrecyWASHINGTON — The Justice Department is poised to announce a new policy on using claims of state secrecy to block the release of information about controversial counterterrorism strategies like rendition and warrantless wiretapping. The new policy is not expected to change the government's position in any current cases.
Appeals court temporarily halts CIA secrets case after judge chides agencySeptember 11th, 2009 Court temporarily halts CIA secrets caseWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has put a lawsuit against the CIA on hold temporarily, disagreeing with a lower court judge who claimed the agency was hiding behind dubious national security arguments to shield itself from potential embarrassment. The decision by a federal appeals panel on Thursday to grant an emergency stay will likely put off the questioning of a key witness in the case.
Judge chides CIA in secrets case surrounding claims agency spied on DEA agentSeptember 11th, 2009 Judge chides CIA in secrets caseWASHINGTON — A federal judge says the CIA is hiding behind dubious national security arguments to shield itself from a potentially embarrassing lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, who earlier ruled that CIA officials committed fraud to protect a former covert agent accused in the suit, has rejected an emergency request to put the case on hold while the government appeals.
Report says Obama's policies on secrecy get much better grades for openness than Bush'sSeptember 8th, 2009 Report: Obama administration improves opennessWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's policies on secrecy get higher grades for openness than those of President George W. Bush, yet there's still room for improvement, says a coalition of public interest groups.
Obama jokes about the 'book of secrets,' says family is feeling at home at the White HouseAugust 21st, 2009 Shhh ... Obama mum on what's in 'book of secrets'WASHINGTON — Yes, President Barack Obama has seen the fabled book of secrets from the "National Treasure" film sequel. And he's staying zipped on what's in it.
Obama administration committed to deepening ties with India: ClintonJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Wednesday declared that the Obama administration was "clearly committed to furthering and deepening relationship with India in every way possible". Setting at rest speculation that unlike the previous Bush administration, President Barack Obama was ignoring New Delhi, she said both Obama and she herself were committed to build stronger ties with India.
Laura Bush glad Obama picked woman for Supreme Court, says Sotomayor 'sounds like a winner'June 8th, 2009 Laura Bush glad Obama picked woman for high courtWASHINGTON — Former first lady Laura Bush says she's pleased that President Barack Obama nominated a woman for the Supreme Court. "I think she sounds like a very interesting and good nominee," Bush said of Sonia Sotomayor, the federal appeals judge Obama picked.
Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge loomsMay 31st, 2009 Gov't refuses to release documents in wiretap caseWASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released. Justice Department lawyers, in a response Friday with the U.S.
Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge loomsMay 30th, 2009 Gov't refuses to release secret documentsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released. Justice Department lawyers, in a response Friday with the U.S.
Analysis: Supreme Court opening puts new focus on liberal causes such as abortion, immigrationMay 2nd, 2009 Analysis: New justice may reignite social issuesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has tried to hold off debate on contentious social issues such as abortion, immigration and gay rights as he focuses on the economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Supreme Court vacancy will make that harder to do.
Obama says he favors modifications to state secrets doctrineApril 30th, 2009 Obama favors changes to state secrets doctrineWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says changes need to be made to the state secrets doctrine. Obama was questioned at a prime-time news conference Wednesday about the claim that the president has inherent and unchecked power to shield national security information from disclosure.
In inaugural speech, Obama thanks BushJanuary 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama in his inaugural speech thanked his predecessor Goerge W. Bush for 'generocity throughout this transition'.
It's a privilege to see first African American president: BushJanuary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Outgoing US President George W. Bush in a final press conference before leaving office said he felt honoured to witness the 'historic moment in racial relations' with the swearing-in of the United States' first black president.
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