LEAHY SCHEDULES HEARING ON SECURITY POLICIES

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February 26th, 2009 8:12 am
Leahy schedules hearing on security policies

Burlington Free Press

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee has planned a hearing on Wednesday (March 4) to explore creating a commission to examine past national security policies, committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., announced today.

Leahy first discussed a non-partisan commission of inquiry in a speech at Georgetown University on Feb. 9. Advertisement

In a statement delivered on the Senate Floor today, Leahy said the hearing entitled "Getting to the Truth Through a Nonpartisan Commission of Inquiry will be held at 10 a.m. and will be webcast live online.

"We cannot be afraid to understand what we have done if we are to remain a Nation equally vigilant in defending both our national security and our Constitution," Leahy said in a prepared statement. "I hope all members of Congress will give serious consideration to these difficult questions."

Leahy has suggested an independent panel to focus on national security and executive power as related to counterterrorism efforts. Leahy indicated that he has begun to speak with other members in Congress, outside groups and experts, and officials in the White House about the proposal.