(Capitol Hill-AP) -- Senators who have seen the latest set of pictures showing the abuse of Iraqi prisoners say they are "appalling." They say the pictures include disturbing images of torture and humiliation.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says they're "significantly worse" than what he expected. Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye also says the pictures are worse than those that have already been made public. And Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado says he wants to know how those soldiers ever got into the US Army.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner says the
pictures should remain private for now. He says that will protect the integrity of legal process -- while diminishing the likelihood the photos would prompt attacks on US troops or civilians in Iraq.
But Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is defending the interrogation techniques used by the military in Iraq. He is rejecting complaints that they violate international rules and may endanger any Americans who are taken prisoner.
Rumsfeld told a Senate committee that Pentagon lawyers had approved methods such as sleep deprivation and dietary changes. He says the lawyers also approved rules allowing prisoners to be made to assume stress positions.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
