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Bush pardons 14, commutes 2 sentences - On Deadline
The Associated Press is reporting that President Bush has pardoned 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences of two others. No word yet on their identities or crimes. They are first pardons since March and brings his total to 171 pardons and eight commutations. That's less than half as ...
Bush pardons 14 individuals
msnbc.msn.com — The Associated Press has learned that President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and... commuted the prison sentences of two others. (more) Bush pardons 14 individuals
Bush pardons 14 and commutes 2 prison sentences      (AP)
Bush pardons 14 and commutes 2 prison sentences (AP)
news.yahoo.com — AP - President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences... of two others, The Associated Press learned Monday. The new round of White House pardons are Bush's first since March and come less than two ... (more) Bush pardons 14 and commutes 2 prison sentences (AP)
Pardon Me?  Bush Pardons 14, More To Come?
Pardon Me? Bush Pardons 14, More To Come?
firedoglake.com — Photo via Xavier Mazellier. 'Tis the season. The pardon rumors and begs have begun cropping up everywhere... . Despite the Bush/Cheney administration being the stingiest pardoners in recent history , speculation runs rampant on who may ... (more) Pardon Me? Bush Pardons 14, More To Come?
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President Bush Issues 14 Pardons, 2 Commutations
TalkLeft — President Bush pardoned 14 individuals and commuted 2 sentences sentences today. All of his pardons through March, 2008 are listed here. For prior Presidents, go here. ...

Amanda Carpenter: Bush Pardons 14, Commutes Two
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — The Department of Justice just issued a release detailing the 14 pardons and two commutations President Bush has issued in the twilight of his presidency. He has issued 171 pardons and eight commutations in all. USA Today has published updated names HERE. Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, two Border Agents who are in prison for shooting an illegal alien, are not on the list.

Pardon Me? Bush Pardons 14, More To Come?
Firedoglake — ...  and that Pres. Bush commuted the sentences of two others.   DOJ released particulars on each defendant, including charges, sentencing and other pertinent information.   ...

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