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+ Rate Comment + Subscribe ! [& Read Below ] President Barack Obama signed the controversial National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law earlier today in Hawaii.
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CNN reports Jan 1, 2012 Barack Obama "reluctantly signed a defense authorization bill, saying he was concerned about some in Congress who want to restrict options used by counterterrorism officials."
Even before the bill was signed by Obama, there were mixed feelings on NDAA.
The bill only has a 2 percent approval rating on a poll conducted by OpenCongress.com. Only 8 people support the bill out of 395 voters.
Another poll, of 397 people, conducted by PopVox gives the bill a 9 percent approval rating and a 91 percent disapproval rating.
One of the more controversial aspects of the bill involves the ability for the President to detain United States' citizens.
According to The International Business Times, "The bill affirms and codifies the U.S. President's authority to indefinitely detain in military custody anyone, including U.S. citizens, suspected of terrorism or supporting terrorists."
In a statement released after the signing of the bill, Obama says, "I want to clarify that my Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens. Indeed, I believe that doing so would break with our most important traditions and values as a Nation."
Obama says even though he signed the bill he does not agree with everything that's included in the bill.
"I have signed this bill despite having serious reservations with certain provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation, and prosecution of suspected terrorists," Obama said.
CBS news reports, "If Mr. Obama violates any of the provisions in the bill, Congress could challenge the White House in court, which would have the final say in any dispute."
The $662 billion bill includes tough sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.
Sponsored by Republican Representative from California, Howard McKeon, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act on November 30th, House on December May 26th. Changes were made to the original House bill in the Senate. The House passed the changes on December 14th. The Senate approved their changes on December 15th. The bill was introduced on April 13th.
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I still don't quite understand the bill though
MrDillonDavillain 10 hours ago
how about this just over throw the goverment we are the people this is are usa and always ares
chrisjustful 23 hours ago
Sananda – there must be peace on Earth. There must be an end to wars and hatred between brothers. The millions that come from other worlds, from far-off galaxies to assist in bringing Peace upon Earth, have My staunch support and backing for all of their endeavors. They have come in My Name and they serve under My Banner, as Lord of this Planet. They come not as intruders nor usurpers of My Authority, but in loving subjection to the Spiritual Hierarchy of this Solar System, the NDAA will not be
GalacticMessenger1 23 hours ago
Ours is a Mission of Love.
We, The Alliance for Peace from the Intergalactic Council,
are forbidden to interfere in the affairs of the souls of any planet and their evolution without the approval of the people or their governments of that planet. The only exception is when the LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE are violated, then we may interpose ourselves with the cooperation of other members of the Universe. Such an example is atomic war. We are about to take down the illuminati and the new world order.
GalacticMessenger1 23 hours ago
@fabulousroyale
Love ya sister, I embrace the hate and rejection just as Christ did. I will keep you in my prayers. Bless you
Only1Way85 5 days ago
Some Nazis and their scientists were given refuge here. Prescot Bush was a banker for the Nazis. The Nazis formed the CIA. The CIA formed and armed Al-Qaeda in the 1970s. George Bush Sr. was head of the CIA. 911 gave Junior the excuse for the Patriot Act. One of their other relatives was head of security at the WTC and gave all the bomb sniffing dogs the day off on 911. We went into an endless war on terror since then, and the CIA is guarding poppy fields in Afghanistan while the CIA ships it in
JUSTICE4VTRS 5 days ago
@zmarcove George W. Bush was as inept as the current idiot in the White House.
patriotofliberty1776 6 days ago
Even Lincoln interfered with the Constitution. The Constitution's professed defenders are its worst enemies. Why is that?
patriotofliberty1776 6 days ago