My Letter to Congress: H.R.1540 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 
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Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18] Vote on Passage of H.R.1540: Aye -
Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] Vote on Passage of H.R.1540: Not Voted Yet -
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] Vote on Passage of H.R.1540: Not Voted Yet
Sincerely,
joel rodgers
hearing from you. Being able to openly communicate with residents of New
York's 18th Congressional District has always been one of my top
priorities. Due to the high volume of e-mails that I receive, I will not
be able to respond to your message immediately, but I will reply as soon
as possible. In the meantime, please visit my website,
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Congress and at home in New York.
Sincerely,
Nita M. Lowey
Member of Congress
Mr. Joel Rodgers
10 Eastview Ave
Ap 1w
Yonkers, New York 10703
Dear Mr. Rodgers:
Thank you for contacting me regarding Section 1034 of the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012. I appreciate
having the benefit of your views and am glad we agree on this important
issue.
As you know, Section 1034 of the NDAA would provide an unnecessary and
permanent expansion of the President's authority to conduct military
operations against members of the Taliban, al Qaeda, and their
affiliates.
While I believe the President must utilize every tool available to keep
Americans safe, I oppose this language because it is unnecessarily broad
and vague. Additionally, the Administration did not request this
expanded authority, nor have they appeared hamstrung in their ability to
hunt terrorists wherever they may hide.
I am disappointed the Republican majority defeated an amendment that
would have stripped section 1034 from the bill. Rest assured I will
continue to monitor this language closely as the House and Senate
negotiate a final bill.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with me. If you would like
more information on this or other issues, or to sign up for my regular
e-newsletter, visit my website at www.lowey.house.gov
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any way.
Sincerely,
Nita Lowey
Member of Congress
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