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National Defense Authorization Act

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New Bipartisan Laws Helping Iowans

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): Despite a lot of headlines focusing on things other than the work of Congress, there is a fair amount of work getting done in a bipartisan way addressing issues important to Iowans.

Senate GOP Leadership Blocks Controversial NDAA Transgender Amendment

GOP Senate leadership blocked the Gillibrand-Collins Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) allowing transgender military service.

Female Draft Provision Removed From National Defense Authorization Act

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) successfully led an effort for the female draft provision in the NDAA to be removed from final conference report.

Senators Introduce NDAA Amendment to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Seven U.S. Senators introduced an amendment to the NDAA that directs the president to elevate Cyber Command to a Combatant Command.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 5-21-16 (Guest: Jenifer Bowen)

Shane Vander Hart is joined by Jenifer Bowen of Iowa Right to Life on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio to discuss what Planned Parenthood is doing in Western Iowa.

Ted Cruz and the Facts About NDAA, Defense Spending

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has recently called U.S. Senator Ted Cruz a liar, but he has been busted twice for lying about Cruz’s position on defense spending.

Keeping The American People Safe – Our First Responsibility

David Young: We are in a very dangerous position as we consider opening our doors to those escaping violence in Syria and Iraq.

What Does Women’s History Have to Do With Defense?

CWA has learned that Congress is considering including the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Sens. Cruz, Lee Fight for Religious Freedom for Military Service Members

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced two amendments to protect the religious liberties of military service members

Obama Administration “Strongly Objects” to NDAA Religious Liberty Amendment

The Obama Administration expressed opposition to an amendment Rep. John Fleming offered to NDAA protecting religious freedom in the military.

Tom Latham’s Bill Protects Iowa Air Guard From Cuts in NDAA Agreement

Tom Latham’s legislation that would subject arbitrary cuts to Air Force aircraft in the NDAA conference report to an independent cost-benefit analysis.

McCain-Led NDAA Conference Committee Strips Right to Jury Trial

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) criticizes the NDAA Conference Committee led by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) whose report strips the right to trial by jury.

President Barack Obama names Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Co-Chair of Council of Governors

(DES MOINES) – President Barack Obama today appointed Iowa Governor Terry E.…