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The National Defense Authorization Act of NDAA is a federal law that has been enacted yearly for decades to specify the budget and expenditures of the United States Department of Defense.
Sections 1031 and 1032 of the 2012 version of the law, controversial to the general public, have been perceived as threats to the Bill of Rights. They allow for the indefinite military detention of any individual suspected of "belligerent acts," lowering the bar for detention from terrorism to vaguely defined "belligerence," challenging the general judicial status of "innocent until proven guilty" and effectively suppressing the right of citizens to a trial.
Sections 1031 and 1032 of the 2012 version of the law, controversial to the general public, have been perceived as threats to the Bill of Rights. They allow for the indefinite military detention of any individual suspected of "belligerent acts," lowering the bar for detention from terrorism to vaguely defined "belligerence," challenging the general judicial status of "innocent until proven guilty" and effectively suppressing the right of citizens to a trial.
The National Defense Authorization Act of NDAA is a federal law that has been enacted yearly for decades to specify the budget and expenditures of the United States Department of Defense.
Sections 1031 and 1032 of the 2012 version of the law, controversial to the general public, have been perceived as threats to the Bill of Rights. They allow for the indefinite military detention of any individual suspected of "belligerent acts," lowering the bar for detention from terrorism to vaguely defined "belligerence," challenging the general judicial status of "innocent until proven guilty" and effectively suppressing the right of citizens to a trial.
Sections 1031 and 1032 of the 2012 version of the law, controversial to the general public, have been perceived as threats to the Bill of Rights. They allow for the indefinite military detention of any individual suspected of "belligerent acts," lowering the bar for detention from terrorism to vaguely defined "belligerence," challenging the general judicial status of "innocent until proven guilty" and effectively suppressing the right of citizens to a trial.
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LETTER: Decries How 'The Media' Treats The President
In the past few days, we've seen a virtual explosion of criticism of President Obama by the media. This, of course, is only after the Justice Department decided to subpoena the Associated Press. For the past four years, the media (with the exception of...Tags: Fox News Channel (tv network), Personal Weapon Control, Freedom of the Press, Gun Control, Barack Obama
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Rep. Vargas presents district priorities to the House Committee on Armed Services
Rep. Juan Vargas, D-Chula Vista, submitted testimony to the House Committee on Armed Services regarding the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2014. Rep. Vargas addressed numerous issues, all of which he said are top priorities for his...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, Juan Vargas
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Off-road bill receives county support
Daily Press, Victorville, Calif.In yet another victory for off-roaders, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is backing Paul Cook in his effort to protect the largest off-highway vehicle area in the country from a military takeover. The board adopted a resolution at Tuesday'...Tags: Small Businesses, Paul Cook
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Iran faces fresh trade heat as more shipping firms exit
Reuters* Iran reliant on shipping for many imports * Foreign firms seen fearing for global business ties By Jonathan Saul and Nidhi Verma LONDON/NEW DELHI, May 7 (Reuters) - Foreign container shipping lines are giving up on Iranian business ahead of new U.S....Tags: Hong Kong, Germany, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Iran, India
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The worst human rights violator in Cuba
For decades, American politicians have denounced human rights violations in Cuba. With good cause, they've accused the Castro brothers of rounding up political prisoners, torturing them, and detaining them for years with no charges filed and no access...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Cuba, Defense, U.S. Department of Defense
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Schiff presses for transfer of military aircraft to Forest Service for firefighting help
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and nearly a dozen other members of Congress this week asked for an update from the Department of Defense on sending surplus military aircraft to the U.S. Forest Service, aircraft that could assist in fighting wildfires....
Tags: Military Equipment, U.S. Congress, Manufacturing and Engineering, Google+, Tom Vilsack
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COLUMN - Obama can close Guantanamo
Reuters(Daphne Eviatar is a Reuters columnist but her opinions are her own.) By Daphne Eviatar May 1 (Reuters) - At his news conference on Tuesday, President Barack Obama for the first time in years spoke about the controversial detention center at...Tags: National Security, Crime, Law and Justice, Unrest, Conflicts and War, United Nations, Chuck Hagel
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Silver Creek WWII POW to receive Purple Heart
Columbus Telegram, Neb.Carl Laska was never one for attention. Growing up during the Great Depression, he was just another young guy from Silver Creek, one of five siblings working to earn his keep. Then, Carl joined the Air Corps -- the predecessor to the United State...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Arts and Culture, Prisoners and Detainees, Prisons, Ceremonies
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BRIEF: Johnson Valley recreational bill introduced in Congress
Daily Press, Victorville, Calif.Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) introduced his Johnson Valley recreational land-use bill to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Friday, his office reported. "This bill recognizes that the area has grown and is one of the few places left for off-...Tags: U.S. Congress, Energy Resources, Environmental Issues, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Natural Resources
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Defenses mount for Johnson Valley OHV site
Daily Press, Victorville, Calif.Rep. Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley, has gained a major ally in his effort to protect the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, agreed Tuesday to co-sponsor Cook's proposed legislation that calls for the US...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Department of Defense, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Paul Cook
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SD delegation encourages Forest Service to use C-27J aircraft to fight fires
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators John Thune, Tim Johnson , and Representative Kristi Noem today sent a letter to the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Tom Tidwell, encouraging the agency to consider the use of the Air Force’s soon-to-be retired C-27J...
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Rep. Shuster's bill would bring work to Letterkenny
waynesboro@herald-mail.comU.S. Rep. Bill Shuster has introduced legislation he said would stop the wasteful mismanagement of funds while securing work for Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg. Shuster, R-Pa., opposes continued development funding of the Medium Extended Air...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Mike Coffman, Bill Shuster, Weaponry, Niki Tsongas
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