National Defense Authorization Act

Rights and the 'war on terror'

2013-01-06 00:00:00

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...

Interim rule aids women in business

2013-05-19 00:00:00

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...

LETTER: Decries How 'The Media' Treats The President

2013-05-17 16:13:02

In the past few days, we've seen a virtual explosion of criticism of President Obama by the media. This, of course, is only after the Justice Department decided to subpoena the Associated Press. For the past four years, the media (with the exception of...

Rep. Vargas presents district priorities to the House Committee on Armed Services

2013-05-10 00:00:00

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...

Off-road bill receives county support

2013-05-08 07:14:02

In yet another victory for off-roaders, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is backing Paul Cook in his effort to protect the largest off-highway vehicle area in the country from a military takeover. The board adopted a resolution at Tuesday'...

The worst human rights violator in Cuba

2013-05-06 09:38:00

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...

Schiff presses for transfer of military aircraft to Forest Service for firefighting help

2013-05-03 11:23:00

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....

Silver Creek WWII POW to receive Purple Heart

2013-04-29 10:44:02

Carl Laska was never one for attention. Growing up during the Great Depression, he was just another young guy from Silver Creek, one of five siblings working to earn his keep. Then, Carl joined the Air Corps -- the predecessor to the United State...

BRIEF: Johnson Valley recreational bill introduced in Congress

2013-04-27 00:00:00

Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) introduced his Johnson Valley recreational land-use bill to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Friday, his office reported. "This bill recognizes that the area has grown and is one of the few places left for off-...

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

2013-04-16 13:14:00

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...

Rep. Shuster's bill would bring work to Letterkenny

2013-04-11 14:54:00

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...

Senate Bill Would Deny Federal Agents State Aid in Some Cases

2013-03-11 18:07:00

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...

On Wednesday, President Obama signed the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, a $633-billion blueprint for Pentagon spending.

2013-01-04 19:20:20

"Occupy Chicago " protester Ryne Poelker speaks out at Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street in Chicago against the National Defense Authorization Act before an appearance by President Barack Obama at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

2012-01-11 00:00:00

"Occupy Chicago " protester Jill Johnson speaks out at Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street in Chicago against the National Defense Authorization Act before an appearance by President Barack Obama at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

2012-01-11 00:00:00