Today in CongressMay 16, 2012
- H.R.5326 - Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2013 House Passed May 14, 2012 33 articles
- H.R.2072 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 House Passed May 14, 2012 26 articles
- H.R.5652 - HAMP Termination Act of 2012 House Passed May 14, 2012 22 articles
- S.2008 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 Introduced Dec 16, 2011 18 articles
- S.16 - Patient Choice Restoration Act Introduced Jan 25, 2011 17 articles
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New NDAA Would Give the Military Clandestine Cyberwar Powers by Donny Shaw May 8, 2012
Remember the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and its language "affirming" the military's power to indefinitely detain anyone, including U.S. citizens, without charge or trial? Well, the 2013 NDAA bill begins its journey through the legislative process tomorrow morning in the House Armed Services Committee; take a look at what power they'll be trying to affirm for the Defense Department this time around:
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H.R.205 Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal...
Ayes 400 Nays 0 May 15, 2012
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Ayes 400 Nays 1 May 15, 2012 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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H.R.2072 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
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H.R.5326 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2013
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