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Published 1/21/2009 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Obama administration is drafting executive orders calling for the closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, according to two administration officials. Both officials say it is now expected the announcement about closure could come as soon as Wednesday in the form of one or more executive orders. The officials said the White [...] (link)

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