As interesting as NATO is presently, I wonder if it is a "Looky Here -- Not There" kinda thing.
What's "There"?
How about this stuff from the NDAA?
Sec. 220 requires DOD to implement a process to assess whether an artificial intelligence (AI) technology used by DOD is functioning responsibly and report and address instances where the technology is not functioning responsibly, including by discontinuing its use if necessary.
Sec. 222 establishes a pilot program to enable organizations within DOD to test and evaluate how quantum and quantum-hybrid applications may be used to solve technical challenges and provide needed capabilities. Specifically, DOD shall seek to carry out the pilot program in partnership with (1) a federally funded research and development center, and (2) one or more private-sector entities with expertise in this area.
Or this:
Sec. 269 requires DOD to assess the capacity of DOD to evaluate and use 3D printing technologies to supplement the supply of maintenance parts used to support weapons systems and associated support equipment, including obsolete parts and tools. DOD must also report to Congress a strategy to fund and coordinate a network of domestic and community-based fabrication facilities for fabricating such parts.
Sec. 525 prohibits the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) from taking adverse action against any member of the armed forces solely based on the member refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. It also requires the military departments to consider reinstating those who were involuntarily separated solely based on refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
And, this part caused my eyebrows to raise ...
Sec. 716 nullifies an October 20, 2022, DOD memorandum titled Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Services and prohibits the expenditure of funds to carry out the memorandum or any successor memorandum.
(The memorandum directs DOD to take certain actions, such as (1) establishing additional privacy protections for reproductive health care information; (2) developing a program to support DOD health care providers facing penalties, including criminal penalties, for appropriately performing their medical duties; and (3) establishing travel and transportation allowances for servicemembers and their dependents to access certain reproductive health care that is unavailable locally.)
This section also prohibits DOD from paying or reimbursing any fees or expenses relating to a health care professional gaining a license in a state if the purpose of gaining such a license is to provide abortion services.
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My final point: I like journalism that highlights the contents of stuff without trying to stir emotions. Information vs Influence Operations. Plus include links to source. That assists truth seekers, imho.
Thanks fren, this is the kind of digging we need to do.
We have seen in the past as well that some of the most powerful stuff that Trump/WHs needed was sneaked into each of the NDAA, even as the circus kept talking about this and that distraction.
Yep. Something something about omnibus prompted the House to pass a new rule during the Speaker happenings, as illustrated in this:
Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)]
[House]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
By Mr. ROGERS of Alabama:
H.R. 2670.
Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant
to the following:
clause 1, clause 12, clause 13, and clause 14 of section 8
of article I of the Constitution.
The single subject of this legislation is:
national defense.
[Page H1846]
About Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements
Pursuant to clause 7(c) of House Rule XII and Section 3(c) of 118th Congress H.Res. 5, Rule XII, to be accepted for introduction by the House Clerk, all bills (H.R.) and joint resolutions (H.J.Res.) must provide a document stating “a statement setting forth the single subject of the bill or joint resolution” and "as specifically as practicable the power or powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the bill or joint resolution."
As interesting as NATO is presently, I wonder if it is a "Looky Here -- Not There" kinda thing.
What's "There"?
How about this stuff from the NDAA?
Or this:
And, this part caused my eyebrows to raise ...
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My final point: I like journalism that highlights the contents of stuff without trying to stir emotions. Information vs Influence Operations. Plus include links to source. That assists truth seekers, imho.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2670
(Stepping off my little soapbox now. Have a blessed day.)
Thanks fren, this is the kind of digging we need to do.
We have seen in the past as well that some of the most powerful stuff that Trump/WHs needed was sneaked into each of the NDAA, even as the circus kept talking about this and that distraction.
Yep. Something something about omnibus prompted the House to pass a new rule during the Speaker happenings, as illustrated in this: