It's the first time American officials have actively discussed killing an American citizen overseas since President Obama imposed new restrictions on drone operations
Report: US Officials ‘Debating’ Whether To Kill A Fifth American By Drone
February 13, 2014

Via Moyers & Company:

Details are scarce in this New York Times article by Mark Mazzetti and Eric Schmitt:

The Obama administration is debating whether to authorize a lethal strike against an American citizen living in Pakistan who some believe is actively plotting terrorist attacks, according to current and former government officials.

It is the first time American officials have actively discussed killing an American citizen overseas since President Obama imposed new restrictions on drone operations last May.

The officials would not confirm the identity of the suspect, or provide any inform...

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