[torture] bush signing interrogation laws right now

Concluded ... The new law means Bush can continue a secret CIA program for interrogating terrorism suspects he believes have vital information that could thwart a plot against America. More here.

It establishes military tribunals that would allow some use of evidence obtained by coercion, but would give defendants access to classified evidence being used to convict them. "The president will mark a historic day in which he will sign a bill that he knows will help prevent terrorist attacks," said White House spokeswoman Dana Perino.