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President George W. Bush signs the Military Commissions Act of 2006 during White House ceremonies today. The act enables the president to establish military commissions.

MILITARY COMMISSIONS ACT

President George W. Bush signs the Military Commissions Act of 2006 during White House ceremonies today. The act enables the president to establish military commissions.

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