. . . doesn't it?
". . . CNN
reports 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.
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."
Even though Obama 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 also includes tough sanctions against Iran over
its nuclear program and allocates money for the military.
NDAA was sponsored by Howard McKeon Republican Representative from
California. The bill was introduced on April 13th.
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