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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.  Show more »
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.  « Show less

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    May 19, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. 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

    2. May 10, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  2. 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

    3. May 6, 2013 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  3. 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 to a criminal trial.
    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: Defense, Politics, Justice and Rights, U.S. Department of Defense, Civil Rights

    4. May 3, 2013 |Story| Glendale News Press

  4. 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.
    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: Defense, U.S. Congress, Tom Vilsack, Manufacturing and Engineering, Chuck Hagel

    5. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| New Rushmore Radio

  5. SD delegation encourages Forest Service to use C-27J aircraft to fight fires

    <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators John Thune, Tim Johnson , and Representative Kristi Noem&nbsp; 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&rsquo;s soon-to-be retired C-27J aircraft to fight wildland fires in the Rocky Mountain Region, including the Black Hills National Forest. The Air Force plans to divest the C-27J aircraft as part of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act Implementation Plan. </span>
    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...

    Tags: Military Equipment

    6. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Rep. Shuster's bill would bring work to Letterkenny

    U.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.
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    U.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: Defense, Niki Tsongas, Weaponry, Missile Systems, Bill Shuster

    7. Mar 11, 2013 |Story| KTUU

  7. Senate Bill Would Deny Federal Agents State Aid in Some Cases

    A state Senate bill proposed Monday would deny any state assistance to federal officers attempting to infringe upon Alaskans&rsquo; Second Amendment rights, unlawfully detain them or exercise a variety of federal powers signed into law since the 9/11 terror attacks.
    Channel 2 News
    A state Senate bill proposed Monday would deny any state assistance to federal officers attempting to infringe upon Alaskans’ Second Amendment rights, unlawfully detain them or exercise a variety of federal powers signed into law since the 9/11...

    Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Defense, Politics, Laws, Interior Policy

    8. Feb 24, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  8. Changes help women-owned small businesses

    Women-owned small businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities as a result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, or NDAA, to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small...

    Tags: Small Businesses, Business

    9. Jan 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. 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 failure of statesmanship by both of those branches of government: the perpetuation of laws and policies that undermine civil liberties and government transparency in the name of 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: U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Defense, Barack Obama, Laws, White House

    10. Dec 8, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Defense contractors, federal employees join to oppose cuts

    A Defense Department funding bill has made bedfellows of two groups more likely to be found in opposite corners: federal labor and federal contractors. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the Professional Services Council (PSC)...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Defense, Politics, U.S. Department of Defense

    11. Dec 4, 2012 |Story| KTUU

  11. Senate Passes 1-Year Delay in Eielson F-16 Squadron Move

    The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act Tuesday with a number of amendments affecting Alaska, including a one-year delay in <a href="http://www.ktuu.com/news/49threport/missioncritical/mission-critical-fairbanks-fights-to-keep-eielson-jets-jobs-20120501,0,1282310.story">the planned transfer of an F-16 fighter squadron</a> from Eielson Air Force in Fairbanks to Anchorage.
    Channel 2 News
    The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act Tuesday with a number of amendments affecting Alaska, including a one-year delay in the planned transfer of an F-16 fighter squadron from Eielson Air Force in Fairbanks to Anchorage. Sen. Lisa...

    Tags: Defense, Politics, Armed Forces, Mark Begich, Lisa Murkowski

    12. Dec 23, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Defense bill includes provision for space contractors

    A little-noticed provision in a massive, $633 billion military spending bill approved by Congress last week<strong> </strong>will<strong> </strong>end a decade-old battle over whether to ease export restrictions on U.S. satellite technology.
    A little-noticed provision in a massive, $633 billion military spending bill approved by Congress last week will end a decade-old battle over whether to ease export restrictions on U.S. satellite technology. If signed by President Barack Obama, the...

    Tags: Defense, Politics, Elections, Barack Obama, U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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