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Russ Feingold: It said 'no' to the Administration's decision to create military commissions without congressional authorization.

On the recordMay 7, 2009
It said 'no' to the Administration's decision to create military commissions without congressional authorization.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold notes the Court's rejection of military commissions lacking congressional approval.

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