by Damozel | AOL News reports that Obama is already circulating a draft order to close Gitmo (via bmaz). "Closing the facility in Cuba "would further the national security and
foreign policy interests of the United States and the interests of
justice," read the draft prepared for the new president's signature." (AOL News)
Meanwhile, Obama has asked military prosecutors for a 120-day halt in their proceedings against Guantanamo prisoners (AP). Peter Finn at The Washington Post reports: