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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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Rights and the 'war on terror'
Congress and President Obama have been buffeted by criticism for the way they handled, or mishandled, legislation designed to prevent the economy from going over the so-called fiscal cliff. Comparatively, little attention has been paid to another recent...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Prisoners and Detainees, Trials, George W. Bush, Terrorism
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Interim rule aids women in business
An interim final rule published in the Federal Register and effective immediately will amend regulations to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program, allowing for greater access to federal...Tags: Small Businesses, Business
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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: Barack Obama, Freedom of the Press, Fox News Channel (tv network), Gun Control, Interior Policy
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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: Juan Vargas, U.S. House Committee on Armed Services
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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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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, Cuba, George W. Bush, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prisons
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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: U.S. Department of Defense, Adam B. Schiff, Aerospace Manufacturing, Chuck Hagel, Military Equipment
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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: Japan, Arts and Culture, Prisoners and Detainees, Ceremonies, Malaria
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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: Environmental Issues, U.S. Marine Corps, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry, U.S. House Committee on 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. Department of Defense, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, 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: Bill Shuster, Niki Tsongas, Weaponry, Mike Coffman, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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