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111. Conn. journalist who was held captive in Libya to testify before Congress

Associated Press

July 26, 2011

NEW HAVEN, Conn.— A journalist from Connecticut who was detained in Libya for six weeks is scheduled to testify about her experiences before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.

Clare Gillis was one of four foreign journalists captured by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in April and released after 44 days. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Gillis is scheduled to appear Wednesday at a hearing about legislation to enhance the U.S. diplomatic ability to locate missing Americans abroad, and advocate for their humane treatment and release.

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http://www.courant.com/community/new-haven/hc-ap-ct-libya-journalistsjul26,0,7154262.story

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Reply #111: Conn. journalist who was held captive in Libya to testify before Congress [View All]