transitioned detention facilities to the afghans as part of the process of restoring afghan sovereignty. so we bring law of war detention to an end and we are committed to prosecuting terrorists wherever we can. the glaring exception to this time tested approach is the detention center at guantanamo bay. the original premise for opening gitmo that detainees would not be able to challenge their detention was found unconstitutional five years ago. in the meantime, gitmo has become a symbol around the world for an america that flouts the rule of law. our allies won t cooperate with us if they think a terrorist will end up at gitmo. during a time of budget cuts, we spend $150 million each year to
the presence of ricin. one final note, one of the highlights in this criminal complaint, dutschke according to the complaint ordered 50 castor beans off ebay in november of 2012 and then in december of 2012 he ordered another 50 castor beans off ebay. so this is the criminal complaint we ve been waiting for that really outlines quite a bit of the evidence that the federal government now has against james everett dutschke. wolf? now we know why he has been indicted with this crime. thanks very much, john zarrella in mississippi. sure. let s turn now to the u.s. detention center at guantanamo bay in cuba. an alarming hunger strike under way right now. more than half of the inmates housed there are participating in this hunger strike and some of them even have to be administered liquid nutrition through a tube in place of food.
biden one of the main advocates on a ban on military style rifles says he believes most americans agree with him. the competing budget plans are mild apart but at least there is not a government shutdown to worry about, at least for a while. the senate passed a bill to keep federal agencies funded through the end of september. round of applause. the rare bipartisan compromise was approved by a 73-26 vote. while the xrester s $8$85 billi cuts stay in place, there are more cuts. the plan now moves to the house where it is expected to pass. despite promises to close down the detention center at guantanamo bay, the u.s. is considering a $150 million overhaul now of the facility. the plans include a new dining hall, hospital and guard barracks. lawyers for detainees say unrest among the inmates is growing to life threatening levels.
blame a terror attack on the video and jail the video make maker. claim skeet chute at camp david. even the american press couldn t believe that one. kimberly: so weird. [ laughter ] greg: what is wrong with you? kimberly: a lot. greg: i know. you want to play a shot of carney on gitmo from five years ago or so? why don t we do that for fun? guantanamo will be closed no later than one year from now. does the president plan to address first campaign promise to close the detention center at guantanamo bay? as you know, the president remains committed with that. he agrees with the military leaders as well as the immediate predecessor we ought to do that. dana: can t even say his name. media predecessor. greg: was there ever any doubt this it was never going to close. there is nothing to dana: i am telling you, in the bush administration, we
[ male announcer ] you plant. you mow. you grow. you dream. meet the new definition of durability: the john deere select series a four-year limited warranty, dozens of attachments, and endless possibilities. what will you create? learn more about the durable select series tractor at john deere.com/selectsies. bill: impact segment tonight, you may remember barack obama saying this: to overcome extremism, we must also be vigilant in upholding the values our troops defend. that is why i have ordered the closing of the detention center at guantanamo bay and will seek swift and certain justice for captured terrorists. bill: but that was then. this week the president announced that military tribunals will resume and