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Aug. 25, 2009

Missing Links

A less than fully independent special counsel to investigate torture will produce just another lengthy report to go in the dustbin of history, writes Keith Rohman.

FORUM COLUMN

By Keith Rohman

The intriguing possibility that Attorney General Eric Holder may appoint a special prosecutor to look into Bush administration interrogation practices is seen as good news by many interested in government accountability.

While this would be an important step forward, it is no guarantee that the truth of this dark period in our history will come out. For proof of this dilemma we need look no further than the 14 ...

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