Capitol Hill Reaction Mixed on Photo Decision

Published May 4, 2011 4:00am ET



The reaction to President Obama’s decision not to release a photo of a dead Osama bin Laden got mixed responses from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with many higher-ranking members, including House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., fully supporting the decision.

But some prominent lawmakers disagree with the move. Among them is Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. who said the photo should be released to counter claims that bin Laden is still alive.

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