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S.1253 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jul 13, 2011 Senate Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-80, pt. 2.

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    I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Senate Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-80, pt. 2." on Jul 13, 2011
  • Committee Assignment: Senate Armed Services

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  • Committee Assignment: Senate Appropriations - Defense

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  • 12% of users support S.1253

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    • S. 1253 (2 comments, Link )

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      specifically, this section of the legislation: "S. 1253",
    • (d) Constitutional Limitation on Applicability to United States Persons- The authority to detain a person under this section does not extend to the detention of citizens or lawful resident aliens of the United States on the basis of conduct taking place within the United States except to the extent permitted by the Constitution of the United States. (1 comments, Link )

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      specifically, this section of the legislation: "(d) Constitutional Limitation on Applicability to United States Persons- The authority to detain a person under this section does not extend to the detention of citizens or lawful resident aliens of the United States on the basis of conduct taking place within the United States except to the extent permitted by the Constitution of the United States.",
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      specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘(C) inflicting physical harm sufficient to coerce or compel submission by the victim.",
    • Sec. 1031. Authority to detain unprivileged enemy belligerents captured pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force. (1 comments, Link )

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      specifically, this section of the legislation: "Sec. 1031. Authority to detain unprivileged enemy belligerents captured pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force.",

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    • Friend of Ky. senator calls marijuana bill 'self-serving' | When ... - July 11, 2012 by Sheree Krider - S.1253 has become S.1867 H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1540&tab=summary S. 1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...

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      As noted by Sheree Krider on July 11, 2012, "S.1253 has become S.1867 H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1540&tab=summary S. 1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ..." (/url?q=http://whengovernmentfailsinkentucky.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/friend-of-ky-senator-calls-marijuana-bill-self-serving/&sa=U&ei=0CT_T5SiFsmu2gXlw-TRAQ&ved=0CDEQmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNF6PjfLpbPWO4FkgRAkuQCcyEknRA)
    • Friend of Ky. senator calls marijuana bill 'self-serving' | When ... - July 11, 2012 by Sheree Krider - S.1253 has become S.1867 H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1540&tab=summary S. 1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...

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      As noted by Sheree Krider on July 11, 2012, "S.1253 has become S.1867 H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1540&tab=summary S. 1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ..." (/url?q=http://whengovernmentfailsinkentucky.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/friend-of-ky-senator-calls-marijuana-bill-self-serving/&sa=U&ei=fOD9T7nMI-nm2gX8ndTADA&ved=0CCUQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNEtt9IsO7fDPbpHA6AdLJryLAKuCQ)
    • Sen. Perry Clark (D) - When Government Fails In Kentucky - July 08, 2012 by Sheree Krider - S.1253 has become S.1867 H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1540&tab=summary S. 1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...

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      As noted by Sheree Krider on July 08, 2012, "S.1253 has become S.1867 H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1540&tab=summary S. 1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ..." (/url?q=http://whengovernmentfailsinkentucky.wordpress.com/2012/07/08/sen-perry-clark-djefferson-county-kentucky/&sa=U&ei=aJL8T-3ALrTo2gXu34jbAQ&ved=0CC0QmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNGwyxzhH3PUQgTaWMdygI9swEVcVA)

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      As noted by Dallas Observer (blog) on April 06, 2012, "The menu has English pub fare and check their page for daily specials. Grease Monkey's (1253 Main St.) probably has the best bar and patio in Central Arlington. Owned by some locals who went to high school and college together, it has a neighborhood-chill " (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/2012/04/baseball_is_back_a_guide_arlin.php)
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