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Published 1/21/2009 at Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans on Wednesday delayed a confirmation vote on attorney general nominee Eric Holder, some demanding assurances he would not prosecute U.S. agents for torture if they thought their methods were in compliance with the law.
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