I heard rumblings about
this this morning but wanted to wait to get the details. There is now a waiver for American citizens and as a result the President is expected to sign the bill.
WASHINGTON -- A massive defense bill is on the brink of final passage after the Obama administration and Congress resolved a fierce struggle over the president's ability to prosecute terrorist suspects in the civilian justice system.
The House voted 283-136 for the $662 billion measure Wednesday night, a rare bipartisan vote that reflected strong support for annual legislation that authorizes money for the men and women of the military as well as weapons systems and the millions of jobs they generate in lawmakers' districts.
The Senate was expected to clear the bill Thursday and send it to President Barack Obama.
In a statement, press secretary Jay Carney said the new bill "does not challenge the president's ability to collect intelligence, incapacitate dangerous terrorists and protect the American people."
Specifically, the bill would require that the military take custody of a suspect deemed to be a member of al-Qaida or its affiliates who is involved in plotting or committing attacks on the United States. There is an exemption for U.S. citizens.
I guess all we can do now is wait around for lilBreitbart's next internet
Circle Jerk of Attribution™.