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June 17, 2015

Senate Passes Long-Term Torture Ban 
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The Senate has passed a measure that would prevent a repeat of the U.S.
torture program seen under President George W. Bush. The bipartisan
amendment from Senators John Mc Cain and Dianne Feinstein would extend
President Obama's torture ban to future administrations, outlawing any
tactics not expressly included in the U.S. Army Field Manual. The
measure passed by a vote of 78 to 21.

 

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