Top senators say they aren't aware of a final decision on moving terror trials

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Top senators say they aren't aware of a final decision on moving terror trials

By Michael O'Brien

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Both Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the GOP's point people on terror trials, said they hadn't been notified of any final decisions by the administration to abandon plans to try suspects in terrorism cases in New York City.

Officials "have not notified me," Levin said during an appearance on MSNBC Friday afternoon, while Graham said he didn't know that any decisions had been made.

The Washington Post reported Friday that the White House appeared set to abandon the Justice Department's decision to try top terrorism suspects, including Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, in Manhattan amidst a barrage of political criticism.

"They have not notified me, and I think the Justice Department should be making the decisions as to where people are tried and what they are charged with," Levin said. "I think any political interference in that is not the right thing to do."

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[whistler162]

1. Dang don't they pay attention to the gossip blog's

Shame on them!

[Kdillard]

2. k and r.

[donco6]

3. Tell them to read the front page of CNN.com

Sheesh

[Arkana]

4. Yeah cause CNN is never wrong about anything.