1.0 link 188680 <![CDATA[Jay Bybee: NYT Calls For Impeachment Of Torture Memo Author]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/19/jay-bybee-nyt-calls-for-i_n_188680.html Sunday's New York Times called on Congress to impeach federal judge Jay Bybee over his now infamous role in authoring one of the Bush administration memos arguing for the legality of torture.

"These memos make it clear that Mr. Bybee is unfit for a job that requires legal judgment and a respect for the Constitution," wrote the paper. "Congress should impeach him."

Separately, Sen. Claire McCaskill left open the door to pursuing such a course during an appearance on Fox...

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