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Governors Oppose Expanded DoD Authorities In Domestic Disasters

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Friday, August 21st, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt Creation of a Council of Governors and more discussion are needed before before the Secretary of Defense is granted more authority over reserve forces in responding to domestic emergencies, the National Governor's Association (NGA) writes to congressional defense leaders. "Your support in ensuring the Council of Governors is quickly established would help facilitate the dialogue that must take place before any legislation regarding these issues moves forward," write NGA Chairman Vermont Gov. James Douglas (R), and NGA…

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