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Associated Press
updated 5:30 a.m. MT, Tues., July 14, 2009//
WASHINGTON – Congressional demands for an investigation grew on Monday over new disclosures that a secret CIA program to capture or kill al-Qaida leaders was concealed from Congress for eight years, perhaps at the behest of former Vice President Dick Cheney.
The program, which never got off the ground and remains shrouded in mystery, was designed to target leaders of the terrorism network at close range, rather than with air strikes that risked civilian casualties, government officials with knowledge of the operation said Monday.
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. The program was canceled last month by CIA Director Leon Panetta shortly after he himself first learned of it.
Some Democratic lawmakers suggested the failure to notify the congressional intelligence committees violated the oversight laws, which require the intelligence community to keep Congress informed of its activities.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that House and Senate intelligence committees should “take whatever actions they believe are necessary to get more information on the subject,” including whether Cheney played a direct role in proposing the secret program and withholding information from Congress.Associated Press
updated 5:30 a.m. MT, Tues., July 14, 2009//
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I feel that it is relevant point out that Leonard Peltier has been incarcerated for thirty-three years based upon what your own courts have admitted was fabricated evidence, both withheld, and then later discovered to be tampered with and questionable. These very courts have admitted that Leonard Peltier did not commit the murders of FBI agents at Pine Ridge Reservation in 1976. It is clear Leonard Peltier was upon the peoples at Pine Ridge during that time.I feel that it is relevant point out that Leonard Peltier has been incarcerated for... more
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Greetings friends...
First off - thank you for your efforts. We know that Leonard is scheduled to see a specialist. Excellent news.
Secondly - please take time to listen to our brother Wanbli. Broadcast was yesterday. Web site is: http://www.nativetube.com/video/535/Leonard-Peltier-FIRST-VOICES
Next - hopefully you can join Peltier supporters at Lewisburg on July 28th - the date of the parole hearing and World Day of Prayer for Leonard. If not - please hold something in your own area - even if its just you and a sign at a coffee house. People will ask you about it and you"ll have an opportunity to share. By the way - if you're feeling uneasy about case details - the broadcast above will give you the needed information.
Last - the White House has a comment line. The number is 202 - 456 - 1111. Call and message that you are in support of parole for indigenous political prisoner Leonard Peltier.
Today is July 10th...July 28th is so close...take a moment as you read this to send thoughts, prayers his way. We're so close...freedom. It is time...Greetings friends...
First off - thank you for your efforts. We know that Leonard... more
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From Kari Ann Cowan - Leonard's niece (my comments follow):
I received a disturbing call from Leonard today. He is now having blood in his urine and he desperately needs to have an oncologist examine him. A general practitioner operating in the prison system is not sufficient; he needs to be seen by a specialist.
Your support with letters and phone calls to the proper officials is greatly needed at this time. The urgency is due to his previous scare of cancer. Only a specialist can determine the state of his health. According to his medical he is supposed to receive an exam every three months, but according to Leonard he has only been seen once a year. How can this be?
As everyone knows one examination can give you warning, anyone who has had a prognosis or scare with prostate cancer, you need to see an oncologist and be examined regularly. He has never received proper medical attentions for his medical problems, unless this problem is addressed by his supporters he will not get this matter taken care of. As we found when he did not have his diabetic supplies last year, until the outcry was so great. Then they could not deny him.
Please ask the warden at Lewisburg Prison to give Leonard Peltier the proper medical attention he has the right to.
Warden Bledsoe ~ Warden for Lewisburg Prison
The prison number is: (570) 523-1251 Fax: 570-522-7745 E-mail address: LEW/EXECASSISTANT@BOP.GOV Lets get him the treatment he deserves.From Kari Ann Cowan - Leonard's niece (my comments follow):
I received a... more
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Greetings friends,
We need to keep up our efforts in this critical period before the parole hearing! A couple of thoughts:
Certainly if you are able, we hope that you will join Leonard Peltier supporters at Lewisburg on July 28th! How amazing for Leonard to know that during his meeting with the board, many of you will be outside the prison in solidarity with our brother.
If you cannot go to Lewisburg – organize an event in your area – a vigil to be in solidarity with those in Lewisburg. We would love to see rallies going on from mid July on thru the 28th. July 18th is a Saturday – might be ideal.
BUT FIRST – Please contact the LP DOC just in case there is something already organized in your area from one of the support groups – they are an incredible voice for Leonard. Ask for Ben or Wanbli and they will be able to put you in touch with a support group in your area. www.whoisleonardpeltier.in
fo or call 701 235 2206.
For our supporters outside the United States: gatherings at U.S. embassy sites would be powerful. We would like these to occur mid-July -July 18th is a Saturday so might be good for people because of work etc. Please let me know details by July 20th, so we can let our legal team know this information well ahead of the hearing: where, how many people attended, and a light overview of what happened. (July 20 deadline)
And if for some reason you just can’t…hold a good thought for our brother that day. Keep the energy flowing for freedom. July 28th is World Day of Prayer for Leonard – join us in whatever your practice is that day – keep all the thoughts flowing to him that day…thank you. Hold a sign on a corner in support, gather with friends at a coffee house with a sign for Leonard, whatever you can – and know there will be millions of people around the world doing exactly the same all day on the 28th…Invite people to join us…now is the time for freedom!
Know that you are all very important and every thought is an action, every letter important, every message valued by all of us – but most of all Leonard.Greetings friends,
We need to keep up our efforts in this critical period before the... more
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Rez Bomb Starring Tamara Feldman, Trent Ford, Russell Means and Chris Robinson from Scottish director Steven Lewis Simpson and set on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (the poorest place in the US)
"gripping and disturbing -- twist on Romeo and Juliet with a dash of Tarantino"
"this edgy and explosive film rocks as a nail-biter" The Times Colonist
REZ BOMB TO PLAY BILLY MILLS HALL ON PINE RIDGE MONDAY THE 29TH JUNE
We are planning on screening Rez Bomb at Billy Mills hall in Pine Ridge
village on Monday the 29th on the big screen.
The main screening is at 8pm but we may do additional screenings at 2.30pm
and 5.00pm. Tickets are $4.
DVD's shall also be on sale at the event and shall be discounted by $2 for
those holding a ticket for a screening. They can also be purchased at
www.rezbomb.comRez Bomb Starring Tamara Feldman, Trent Ford, Russell Means and Chris Robinson from... more
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Leonard Peltier's first full parole hearing was held in 1993, at which time his case was continued for a 15-year reconsideration. Mr. Peltier has recently applied for and been granted a parole hearing. The hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2009. All supporters are encouraged to step up their efforts in support of parole for Leonard Peltier.
Below is our suggested letter for you to send. It is critical that everyone write - no matter where you are in the world. Please invite others you know to write letters as well.
Thank you. Your voice has never been more important for Leonard than now. He needs you - your heart, your writing...
Pray or whatever your practice with the Creator is - for Leonard and freedom....the time has come, for our action, and his freedom.
The Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee
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United States Parole Commission
5550 Friendship Blvd., Ste. 420
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7286
(Insert Date)
Re: LEONARD PELTIER #89637-132
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing in behalf of support for Parole for Leonard Peltier. While I am aware of the seriousness of the conviction, I am also aware that people have the ability to go forward out of the past and give to the larger society. I believe that is the case with Leonard Peltier.
I ask you to consider the humanitarian work he has done during his 33 years of incarceration. More than most people can ever do who are not locked up.
I ask you to consider his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize for the 6th straight year. There are those who make light of this, but who else among us have had that honor.
He consistently donates his art work for charities such as battered women's shelters, halfway houses, alcohol and drug treatment programs, and Native American scholarship funds.
Mr. Peltier has won several awards including the North Star Frederick Douglas Award; Federation of Labor (Ontario, Canada) Humanist of the Year Award; Human Rights Commission of Spain International Human Rights Prize; and 2004 Silver Arrow Award for Lifetime Achievement.
He has expressed sadness for the tragedy that occurred that day at Oglala and pain for the families of the two agents and the Indian man that died that day.
Thirty-three years is a long time. I ask you to look with empathy upon a 64 year-old man who, over the 33 years, has done so much good while in prison, and I think has the ability to do even more good for the community if he were to be allowed parole.
While I know of the misconduct by government officials in his case, I will not bring details up because I am certain that you are aware of the misconduct, and will consider that as you have the discretion to rule above or below the guidelines. I would hope that you will exercise that discretion in favor of Leonard Peltier. It seems to me it would be a gross miscarriage of justice if he were left to die in prison.
Please grant parole.
Respectfully,
Your NameLeonard Peltier's first full parole hearing was held in 1993, at which time his... more
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