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The 2011 presidential campaign of Herman Cain is characterized as a distraction from more pressing legislative issues. Specifically, the National Defense Authorization Act (S.1867) and its provisions regarding military detention of American citizens are highlighted as the primary news items being overshadowed by campaign scandals.
CIA vs. Military Conflict Over S.1867 Legislation
The CIA General Counsel has expressed opposition to bill S.1867, highlighting a power struggle between the CIA and the military over the treatment of American citizens as enemy combatants. The transition of David Petraeus to the CIA is discussed as a potential attempt to force cooperation between competing intelligence agencies.
