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Bush, `rebels' agree on terror suspects

REPUBLICAN DISSENTERSThe White House said the details of the deal with rebel lawmakers on how to detain, question and try alleged terrorists were being finalized

AFP , WASHINGTON

CIA Director Michael Hayden endorsed the deal, telling employees of the intelligence agency it provides "the clarity and the support that we need to move forward."

Bush said the measure allows for military commissions to try suspected terrorists -- a key element needed to try detainees at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay.

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