Anonymous Coward User ID: 24133150 Ireland 09/28/2016 01:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill: Update - Obama Humiliated: Senate And House Both Override President's Veto WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate acted decisively Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of Sept. 11 legislation, setting the stage for the contentious bill to become law despite flaws that Obama and top Pentagon officials warn could put U.S. troops and interests at risk. Five weeks before elections, lawmakers refused to oppose a measure backed by 9/11 families who say they are still seeking justice 15 years after the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. The bill permits them to sue the government of Saudi Arabia for the kingdom’s alleged backing of the 19 hijackers who carried out the plot. Saudi Arabia is staunchly opposed to the measure. Senators voted 97-1 to override Obama’s veto. The lone “no” vote was Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. A House vote on Obama’s veto was expected later in the day Wednesday. If the House also overrides, the bill becomes law... [ link to www.breitbart.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 71582640 United States 09/28/2016 02:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill: Update - Obama Humiliated: Senate And House Both Override President's Veto Harry Reid is a decrepit crypt keeper |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1897079 United States 09/28/2016 02:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill: Update - Obama Humiliated: Senate And House Both Override President's Veto Harry Reid is a decrepit crypt keeper
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User ID: 69561889 United States 09/28/2016 03:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill: Update - Obama Humiliated: Senate And House Both Override President's Veto This could actually lead to the truth about 911 coming out. I doubt it, but it will put some pressure on people that were involved, or know a lot more than they are saying. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72994850 Norway 09/28/2016 03:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill: Update - Obama Humiliated: Senate And House Both Override President's Veto This could actually lead to the truth about 911 coming out. I doubt it, but it will put some pressure on people that were involved, or know a lot more than they are saying.
Quoting: Epic Beard Guy Yellow van. |