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THOMSON, Ill. - Before the government invested hundreds of millions of dollars, promised hundreds of jobs and later sparked a controversy of international proportions, Thomson was happy being known as the Melon Capital of the World.
All that changed a half-year ago, when President Barack Obama chose Thomson's state prison, which is nearly empty, to become a federal facility housing, among others, some terror suspects currently detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.See the full content of this document
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Awaiting the Verdict
The announcement ignited a rush of activity, as some politicians and local officials rushed to figure out how to implement Obama's plan - and others tried to scuttle it.
Today, the community of 600 residents sits in political limbo. Here is a status report:Question: Why Thomson, Ill.?Answer: I...See the full content of this document
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