Vermont Edition

Guantanamo Bay detainees

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Three Vermont lawyers are doing pro bono work for detainees. They’ll explain the impact of last month’s Supreme Court ruling, and update us on the results of hearing on Tuesday that might clarify the next steps for court proceedings.
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Evening Newscast: September 19, 2007

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The U.S. Senate has rejected a plan by Senator Patrick Leahy to allow military detainees to challenge their detention in federal court,Vermont’s Public Service Board says hospitals should be forced to live within budgets that grow no faster than the rate of inflation, Advocates launch a statewide awareness campaign for Catamount Health, and commentator Charlie Nardozzi with lawn care advice before the snow flies.
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Senate rejects detainee challenge plan

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The United States Senate has rejected a plan by Senator Patrick Leahy to allow military detainees to challenge their detention in federal court. Leahy says he’s concerned that Congress is legislating out of fear, and depriving some individuals of their basic legal rights.