Mixed Congressional Reactions to Plan to Broadcast Fort Hood Shooter's Execution

Mixed Congressional Reactions to Plan to Broadcast Fort Hood Shooter's Execution

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The plan to air the execution of the Fort Hood shooter has drawn criticism from some Republican and Democratic members of Congress, who consider it inappropriate. Meanwhile, other GOP members have expressed enthusiastic support for the broadcast. This division highlights differing perspectives within Congress on the issue of publicizing executions.

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