Thursday, December 15, 2011

Terror suspect defence bill passes US House

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16192472

The bill passed after the White House lifted a veto threat, noting "several important changes" had been made. It is likely to go to the Senate on Thursday.

The bill also includes additional sanctions against Iran's central bank and freezes some aid to Pakistan.

The clauses are part of a wider, $662bn (£428bn) defence bill approving weapons systems and military salaries.

In the most scrutinised parts of the legislation, the bill would deny terror suspects - including US citizens - of the right to trial and would permit indefinite detention.

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