House Rejects Symbolic Measure Opposing Guantanamo Detainees

DENVER (AP) — A symbolic measure in the Colorado Legislature to oppose the potential transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Fremont County has failed in the Democratic House.
A House committee defeated the resolution Monday. It had no effect, but said that “Coloradans are overwhelmingly opposed to the transfer.”
The measure was sponsored by a Senate Republican whose district includes facilities under consideration for Guantanamo transfers. The measure sailed through the Republ