The Senate took up the National Defense Authorization Act on Monday evening, passing a motion that lets the legislation proceed and consideration of several controversial amendments. (cnbc.com)
The most controversial amendments including those to the Land Bank funding, police and fire overtime - are short sighted and counterproductive. (syracuse.com)
The NSA measure was one of several controversial amendments that House Republican leaders allowed to receive votes to the Defense bill, along with measures restricting military aid or action in Egypt and Syria without congressional approval. (thehill.com)