[Infowarrior] - Bush Repeals Controversial Guard Law

[Richard Forno]

Bush Repeals Controversial Guard Law

http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=7801365&nav=menu183_2

Washington, D.C. - January 31, 2008

A bill backed by Senator Patrick Leahy, which repeals a law over who
controls the National Guard, was signed by President Bush.

A bill passed in 2006, allowed the President to deploy guard members for
domestic missions, such as guarding the border. But many of the nation's
governors complained the law made it easier for the feds, to take over
control of the National Guard from the states.

Governor Douglas was happy with the President's decision, saying the
National Guard should be controlled by the governors for domestic
emergencies. 


More info:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/4/9234/41958/107/449417