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To: txhurl

Reserves belong to the DOD directly. National Guard belong to the state governor unless activated by the congress. Would have to check War powers act to see if Pres can activate NG without congress.


386 posted on 03/19/2018 2:35:36 PM PDT by Billyv ( Ephesians 6:11 for we battle not against flesh and blood...Pray for our leaders and nation!)
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To: Billyv

That was part of Trump EO - put NG directly under Mattis so rogue governors can’t impede the Storm


391 posted on 03/19/2018 2:51:23 PM PDT by Steven W.
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To: Billyv

The Prez can “federalize” the NG. The state guv’s can do nothing about it.


1,119 posted on 03/20/2018 6:27:50 PM PDT by Getsmart64
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