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Ex-Bush officials face lawsuits over their actions WASHINGTON - High-ranking government officials are usually protected from claims that they violated a person's civil rights. In lawsuits stemming from law enforcement and intelligence efforts after the Sept. 11 attacks, three federal courts have left open the possibility that former Attorney General John Ashcroft and a lieutenant may be held personally liable.   Nations:U.S.   People:Sonia Sotomayor John Ashcroft Barack Obama Ronald Reagan George W. Bush   Activities:Bush Admin.   2009-09-29 Inside accounts of interrogation approval differ WASHINGTON - Release of Bush-era documents that shed more light on the origins of the CIA's use of harsh interrogation tactics has ignited a backstage battle between former Bush officials over a crucial May 2002 meeting that paved the way for use of waterboarding on a suspected al-Qaida leader.   People:Alberto Gonzales John Ashcroft Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Condoleezza Rice   2009-04-25 Inside accounts of interrogation approval differ WASHINGTON - Release of Bush-era documents that shed more light on the origins of the CIA's use of harsh interrogation tactics has ignited a backstage battle between former Bush officials over a crucial May 2002 meeting that paved the way for use of waterboarding on a suspected al-Qaida leader.   People:Alberto Gonzales John Ashcroft Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Condoleezza Rice   2009-04-25 Feds to ease restrictions on 'American Taliban' INDIANAPOLIS - Federal prison officials are easing restrictions on American-born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh, moves that his attorney said Wednesday will allow Lindh to tell his story for the first time. U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesman Dean Boyd said the restrictions on Lindh, 28, will expire Friday. He said the current limits Lindh faces are not public and he cannot discuss them.   Nations:Afghanistan U.S.   People:John Ashcroft George W. Bush   Activities:American Taliban   Source:(AP)   2009-03-18 Documents released in Hatfill anthrax case WASHINGTON - The Justice Department released nearly 100 documents Tuesday that it used to falsely link scientist Steven J. Hatfill to the 2001 anthrax attacks.   People:John Ashcroft   Activities:2001 Anthrax Attack   Source:(AP)   2008-11-25 Headlines Ex-Bush officials face lawsuits over their actions 2009-09-29 Inside accounts of interrogation approval differ 2009-04-25 Inside accounts of interrogation approval differ 2009-04-25 Feds to ease restrictions on 'American Taliban' 2009-03-18 Documents released in Hatfill anthrax case 2008-11-25 Ivins was anthrax killer, US says; shows documents 2008-08-06 FBI used aggressive tactics in anthrax probe 2008-08-05 Suicide latest twist in 7-year anthrax mystery 2008-08-02 Answers in anthrax case may have died with suicide 2008-08-01 Ex-Army scientist to get $5.8M in anthrax lawsuit 2008-06-27 Top US court to mull politicians' liability for policies 2008-06-16 Webb's rebel roots: An affinity for Confederacy 2008-06-11 Cheney aide subpoenaed to testify to Congress 2008-05-08 Cheney, others OK'd harsh interrogations 2008-04-10 U.S. prosecutors get guidance on corporate monitors 2008-03-10 White House missing CIA, Iraq e-mails 2008-01-19 Bush signs government transparency bill 2007-12-31 Congress moves to ease access to records 2007-12-18 Alberto Gonzales hires defense attorney 2007-10-10 Gonzales departure won't end probes 2007-08-28 US Attorney General Gonzales resigns 2007-08-27 Ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio gets 6 years 2007-07-27 White House accuses Democrats of Gonzales "crusade" 2007-07-27 Democrats urge perjury probe of Gonzales 2007-07-26 Senators challenge Gonzales at hearing 2007-07-25 Bush, Senate head for showdown on domestic spying 2007-06-22 Bush says he still supports Gonzales 2007-05-22 Top Republican predicts Gonzales may resign 2007-05-21 Senate readies no-confidence vote in bid to oust key Bush aide 2007-05-20 Gonzales rapped as president's 'yes man' 2007-05-19 Dems seek no-confidence vote on Gonzales 2007-05-17 Senators renew call for Gonzales' ouster 2007-05-17 U.S. "dirty bomber" stigma haunts Padilla trial 2007-04-13 Ex-Qwest CEO insider trade trial to open 2007-03-18 U.S. jailed man once tortured by Taliban 2006-10-21 1 man still locked up from 9/11 sweeps 2006-10-14 Rice: No memory of CIA warning of attack 2006-10-02 Govt. must reveal some eavesdropping info 2006-05-31 Abramoff White House Visits to Be Released 2006-05-02 DOJ: NSA Could've Monitored Doctors' Calls 2006-03-24 Prosecutor Opposes Libby Motion to Dismiss 2006-03-18 Patriot Act Game Pokes Fun at Government 2006-03-18 Senate Panel Backs Ashcroft 10-8 2001-01-31 Chinese press scoffs at US presidential race 2000-11-12 Dole Quits Red Cross, Eyes 2000 Run 1999-01-06 Article: Is China a Friend or Foe? (AP) 1998-06-25 China Bashers Urged Clinton to Cancel Trip 1998-06-05 Congress Criticized Clinton's MFN Decision 1998-06-04 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Inside accounts of interrogation approval differ 2009-04-25 Alberto Gonzales hires defense attorney 2007-10-10 Gonzales departure won't end probes 2007-08-28 US Attorney General Gonzales resigns 2007-08-27 Ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio gets 6 years 2007-07-27 White House accuses Democrats of Gonzales "crusade" 2007-07-27 Democrats urge perjury probe of Gonzales 2007-07-26 Senators challenge Gonzales at hearing 2007-07-25 Bush, Senate head for showdown on domestic spying 2007-06-22 Senators renew call for Gonzales' ouster 2007-05-17

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