House Republicans Accept McCain's Torture Ban, Officials Say

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House Republicans Accept McCain's Torture Ban, Officials Say

Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- House Republicans today agreed to accept Senator John McCain's measure barring mistreatment of enemy combatants in U.S. custody, rejecting White House efforts to have the legislation exempt the Central Intelligence Agency, according to two congressional officials.

National Security Council spokesman Fred Jones said he could not confirm any agreement. The White House will continue ``to work with Congress to reach a common ground,'' he said.

McCain's provision barring cruel and inhumane treatment of prisoners is one of several in legislation setting military policy that address controversies triggered by the global war on terror and the conflict in Iraq. The House and Senate passed separate versions of the bill and are now crafting a compromise.

Senate negotiators agreed this week to a House Republican provision that would require U.S. troops to train Iraqi security forces on international treaties and conventions banning abuse of detainees, the officials said. A third provision, still under negotiation, would set legal rights and procedures for suspected terrorists held at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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1. So. * wants 2 fight a ban something we don't do.

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