2009-01-22 18:58:47

DC March Asks Obama to Protect Life


(22 Jan 09 - RV) U.S. President Barack Obama today ordered the closure of the Guantanamo military prison within a year, and a halt to harsh interrogation of terrorism suspects, moving quickly to restore the U.S. image abroad.He signed the executive orders at a White House ceremony.
Shutting the controversial camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where terrorism suspects have been detained for years without trial, would fulfill a promise Obama made during his campaign. The prison became a blot on the human rights record of the United States and a symbol of detainee abuse and detention without charge under the Bush administration.
Also today in Washington, Hillary Rodham Clinton took charge of the State Department today, proclaiming the start of a new era of robust U.S. diplomacy to tackle the world's crises and improve America's standing abroad.
Meanwhile hundreds of thousands of pro-life campaigners converged on Washington DC this morning for the Annual March for Life. They are concerned that President Obama or the Congress will overturn the so-called "Conscience Rule," signed by former President Bush last month. We spoke to Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, head of communications at the United States Bishops Conference: RealAudioMP3







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