On AlterNet: jim webb

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Why Are Some Democrats Backing Lindsey Graham's Scheme to Block 9/11 Trials?

Nick Baumann, Mother Jones. February 3, 2010.

Senators Jim Webb and Blanche Lincoln are backing Sen. Lindsey Graham's bill to deny funding for Obama's proposed 9/11 trials. Will it lead to a Democratic revolt?

Senators Urge Trials at Guantanamo, Not In U.S.

Agence France Presse August 6, 2009.

Four U.S. senators, including two Republicans, in a letter Thursday urged Barack Obama to ensure that September 11 terror suspects are tried in a special military court and not in civilian courts on U.S. soil.

Life After Guantanamo: Why the Media's Happy-Ending Narrative Is Totally Bankrupt

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. June 20, 2009.

The transfer of four Uighur prisoners to Bermuda has been treated like a happy human-interest story, but the truth is far darker.

A 'Perfect Storm for Disaster' Brewing With Washington's 'Unprecedented' Shadow Army

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. June 15, 2009.

As troops and private contractors surge in Afghanistan, a new report reveals a system rife with abuse.

Why Are Some Democrats Calling For Obama to Keep Guantanamo Open?

Agence France PresseMay 18, 2009.

Lawmakers, including Virginia Senator Jim Webb, are urging Obama to delay his January deadline for shuttering Gitmo.

Should Barack Obama and Cindy McCain be in Jail?

Johann Hari, Huffington Post. August 13, 2008.

Under the twisted logic of the "war on drugs," the answer is yes, along with Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and nearly half of the U.S. population.

Keith Olbermann Talks with Senator Jim Webb (D-VA)

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. July 3, 2008.

Olbermann scolds Bush for congratulating himself for Sen. Webb's new GI Bill.

John McCain Campaigns on GI Bill He Opposed

Isaac Fitzgerald, June 30, 2008.

McCain does the flip-flop shuffle.

Bush's Word Games on Permanent Bases

Gareth Porter, IPS News. June 13, 2008.

American promises made to the Iraqi government on the question of military bases have been revealed as carefully-worded ruses.

Despite Bush's Vow to Veto, GI Bill Passes in a Landslide

Paul Rieckhoff, Huffington Post. May 23, 2008.

75 Senators stood with veterans yesterday to pass the Webb GI Bill. The remaining hurdle: President Bush.

Jim Webb's Righteous Amendment

Digby, Common Sense. September 19, 2007.

Sometimes, good politics and good policy are really one and the same.

Jim Webb to Bush: Our way or the highway... [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, January 23, 2007.

Democratic Rebuttal and John Edwards response...

New Dem to Bush: None of your beeswax

Evan Derkacz, November 29, 2006.

But don't break out the bubbly quite yet...

Breaking: DEMOCRATS RETAKE THE SENATE!

Lindsay Beyerstein, November 9, 2006.

George Allen concedes Virginia senate race to Jim Webb.

Prominent Christian Republican is fed up:

Evan Derkacz, November 2, 2006.

'God would be a pedophile, too,' according to Senator Allen's camp...

Breaking: Senator Webb Won\'t Run Again

Sarah Seltzer, December 31, 1969.