Portland Indymedia logo Portland Indymedia 1 month ago

Obama declares National Emergency Can Now Enforce Martial Law

Obama has declared a 2009 H1N1 swine flu a national emergency. It is not clear if this declaration falls under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601-1651). The act is not mentioned in media reports. Full Article at Portland Indymedia

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