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Smith-Mundt Modernization Act and Domestic Propaganda
A C-SPAN caller highlights the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, which was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. The caller argues this legislation allows the State Department to disseminate propaganda within the United States, contributing to national division and the erosion of journalistic integrity.
Department of Defense Definition Changes for Contingency Operations
The Department of Defense, GSA, and NASA published an interim rule in the Federal Register amending the definition of "contingency operation" in accordance with the 2012 NDAA. This statutory change allows the Secretary of Defense to activate military reserves for domestic assistance upon a governor's request during declared emergencies. Critics argue this legal shift facilitates the use of federal troops on U.S. soil, potentially bypassing traditional restrictions.
