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Another Consequence of the NDAA – Soldiers in imminent danger are now paid only for days actually spent in hazardous areas

See additional comments on Tea Party Nation The National Defense Authorization Act’s latest consequence is the “modification” of the conditions for receiving imminent danger pay. How much money will this save the government? No figures have been released but the … Continue reading

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North Carolina is having trouble accepting it because of their anti-federalist beliefs

The Federal Ediface This picture is an interesting one because it shows 11 states who were overall accepting of the Constitution, and interestingly, in order of ratification too, from Delaware to New York, with the latter being the most stubborn … Continue reading

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North Carolina Roll Call on HB 1540: National Defense Authorization Act

North Carolina Aye NC-1 Butterfield, George [D] Aye NC-2 Ellmers, Renee [R] No NC-3 Jones, Walter [R] No NC-4 Price, David [D] Aye NC-5 Foxx, Virginia [R] Not Voting NC-6 Coble, Howard [R] Aye NC-7 McIntyre, Mike [D] Aye NC-8 … Continue reading

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The National Defense Authorization Act Has Passed the House: Freedom Lost

The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (HB 1540) by a vote of 283-136. The Senate is expected to pass it tomorrow and the president will quickly sign off on this legislation. The threat of a veto … Continue reading

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