Signing Statement
In signing the law, the Bush administration continues its use of the signing statement to object to parts of laws it views as conflicting with what it alleges are the constitutional powers of the unitary executive, especially as they relate to national defense and the war in Iraq. The following Sections of the law referenced in the signing statement are listed, along with the possible impact of being mentioned in the signing statement:
- Section 841: May reduce oversight of contractual abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Section 846: Possibly limits protection to contractor employees when disclosing improper actions of the employer.
- Section 1079: Could limit how much intelligence information Congress can demand from intelligence officials.
- Section 1222: May limit Congressional oversight in the permanent establishment of U.S. military bases or the use of government funds to control oil resources in Iraq.
Read more about this topic: National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008
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