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Perino Can’t Explain Why Bush Administration Opposes Cluster Bomb Treaty
thinkprogress.org - 12/4/2008
Perino Can’t Explain Why Bush Administration Opposes Cluster Bomb Treaty
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Today in Oslo, Norway, over 100 countries began signing a treaty against cluster bombs. The nations signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions argue that the unexploded munitions posed a “ deadly hazard to children , farmers and others long after a conflict ends.” In a surprising ...
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nytimes.com - 12/3/2008
Afghanistan Signs Cluster Bomb Treaty
— nytimes.com — OSLO — In a last-minute change, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan agreed on Wednesday to join some 90 other nations signing a treaty banning the use of the cluster munitions that have devastated his country in recent years. The decision appeared ... (more) Afghanistan Signs Cluster Bomb Treaty

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Nations sign cluster bomb treaty
news.bbc.co.uk - 12/3/2008
BBC NEWS | Europe | Nations sign cluster bomb treaty
— news.bbc.co.uk — Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern adresses convention on banning cluster bombs, Oslo, 3 December 2008 (more) BBC NEWS | Europe | Nations sign cluster bomb treaty

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Matthew Yglesias:  Clusterwha?

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Clusterwha?
Matthew Yglesias — In an amusing moment yesterday, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino couldn’t remember why the White House opposes the Convention on Cluster Munitions that over 100 nations signed in Norway: The basic answer is that the US opposes the treaty because despite the “legitimate humanitarian concerns” about the impact of cluster bombs on civilians, “The United States relies on them as an important part of our own defense strategy”. This is a ...

Today on DT: Obama sells out, Rendell says something dumb (and possibly sexist), and Ron learns about the Grammys
The Latest on Air America — ... Today we have a double dose of moronicity. White House spokesperson Dana Perino couldn't explain why Bush opposes the cluster bomb treaty. And PA Governor Ed Rendell made some comments about Homeland Security Secretary nominee Janet Napolitano that were not very nice. ...

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