Tuesday, June 10, 2008

• Kucinich Calls for Impeachment
• Bush Garners Support for More Iran Sanctions
• Different Government Department – Different Interrogation Techniques
• Native American Tribal Reps Meet With US Attorney Generals
• Call for Justice -- El Salvador’s Disappeared Children

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Kucinich Calls for Impeachment

Ohio Democrat and former presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich has introduced articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush. Kucinich defied party leadership last night when he called for the President’s impeachment. Reading the entire measure on the house floor for nearly five hours, Kucinich's 35 articles charge the President with high crimes and misdemeanors. The first 20 articles focus on the Iraq war. Kucinich also points to spying on Americans, maltreatment of detainees, and the handling of Hurricane Katrina.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has previously said that impeachment is not on the table. Democratic leadership indicated today they would prefer to send the impeachment resolution to the House Judiciary Committee. However, Kucinich is likely to force a vote by the full House of Representatives as early as tomorrow. Last year, Representative Kucinich called for the impeachment of VP Dick Cheney. The measure died – but not until Republicans initially voted in favor of taking up the measure to force a debate.

Bush Garners Support for More Iran Sanctions

Even as Congressional fears of a US war with Iran intensify, while in Europe, President Bush calls for, and receives, support for tougher sanctions on Iran. Members of Congress held a day of action today to highlight the need for diplomacy. FSRN's Leigh Ann Caldwell reports.

Different Government Department – Different Interrogation Techniques

Opponents of torture can count the FBI as one government entity that refuses to use harsh interrogation techniques. A new report by the Inspector General's office of the Justice Department has more clearly delineated the practices employed and condoned by various agencies that deal with detainees. Tanya Snyder reports from Washington.

Native American Tribal Reps Meet With US Attorney Generals

Members of the U.S. Attorney General's Native American Issues Subcommittee met in Rapid City, South Dakota last week. The group, which is a direct link between the tribes and the U.S. Attorney General's office, discussed public safety issues that affect American Indian tribes and also met with tribal leaders. FSRN's Jim Kent spoke to U.S. Attorneys and tribal representatives - and found that positive attitudes don't necessarily make the issues of "Indian Country" any less complicated.

Call for Justice -- El Salvador’s Disappeared Children

During El Salvador's civil war in the 1980s, it’s estimated that 75,000 people lost their lives. Under the dictatorship, the military committed untold massacres and human rights violations. Many thousands of people disappeared, among them young children. This month Salvadoran civil society organizations are commemorating the massacres and military actions against civilians during the war. The group Pro Busqueda is calling for justice for the children who were disappeared. From San Salvador, Ricardo Martinez shares their story.