Articles related to "Legislation"



Congress Considers New Trade Legislation
Controversial trade legislation is slated for debate.
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Index of Economic Freedom is Turned Into Congressional Legislation
Bryan Johnson's Index of Economic Freedom is turned into legislation on foreign aid in Congress.
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A Case for Fast Track
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Moral Failure
The morality we've striven for since the 1960's has failed us.
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The Devil in the Details
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Fast Track Faces Uphill Battle
U.S. international trade bill faces uphill battle
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A Checklist of IMF Reforms
A Laundry List of IMF Reforms
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Deep Sea Corals
Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals.
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FAFSA For Dummies
It is about time for this proposed change! The FAFSA has been one of the major obstacles and challenges a family faces when applying for financial aid for college.
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New IMF Strategy Emerges in Congress
Congress considers two new proposals for funding the IMF
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Conforming Loan Guideline Changes
Fannie Mae announced new conforming loan guidelines that put a floor on credit ratings and extend the time a borrower must wait to borrow again after a foreclosure.
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Congress Deals IMF Major Setback
Funding for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in jeopardy.
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Five New Goals For the Space Program
Congress can change the direction of U.S. Space Policy
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Lawsuits and Your Job
In our litigation-happy society, citizens are quick to turn a cry of "foul!" into a demand for financial restitution. But when does justice turn into whining?
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No Child Left Behind Penalties
No Child Left Behind has been in place for several years. Goals are not being met by many schools. Is the federal government really going to enforce the penalties?
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The Canine Good Citizen Test
This basic obedience title offers little known benefits to owners of mixed breed dogs as well as purebreds.
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NCAA Rules Scholarship Students May Work
The ruling is in. Can athletes on full scholarships hold jobs? Find out in Suite 101's NCAA Football.
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Government and Divorce
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Smoking: New Crime Coming
Tobacco smoking may become to this decade what boozing was to the Prohibition era -- a crime conceived to change social behavior by law.
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Chambers of Commerce
A basic run-down of the Chamber of Commerce system, why it is important for entrepreneurs, and where to get more information.
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Getting There From Here
Essay describing lessons that can be learned from Lisa Graham Keegan efforts to nurture charter schools in Arizona.
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The Historic Haskell Handicap
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Indian Reorganization Act
Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.
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Effective Feminist Influence on Policy?
Esaay discussing Nina Burleigh's offer to the President.
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Congress Moves Closer to IMF Funding Request
IMF may get U.S. funds after all.
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Cuba Tackles Transgenderism
Cuban President Raul Castro has a daughter with a heart for social justice. Now head of the National Centre for Sex Education in Cuba, Mariela fights for minorities.
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Lloyd George's "People's Budget," and the <i>Parliamentary Act of 1911,</i> Part I
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National Constituent Assembly
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
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No Taxation Without Representation
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
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Pete Stark Politics Without God
Study of Pete Stark (Cal-Democrat) and how a lack of belief in a Supreme Being affects legislation in government.
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Trail of Tears
In response to the Indian Removal Act, the United States government relocated the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Choctaw tribes to a new territory in Oklahoma.
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What is the Role of Congress?
The Constitution and the Federalist Papers define the expressed and inherent powers of the Congress. A review of these documents reveals what Congress should be doing.
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White Shark: A Predator in Danger
White Sharks are the most notorious shark in the ocean. No thanks to movies that portray them as indiscriminate man eaters, and the ultimate prize to be won by fishermen.
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Ethnic Hierarchy in the United States
The pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock nearly 400 years ago. They established a government and churches, and, today, their influence remains strong.
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Federal Discrimination Against Black Troops
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The Deer Family - Part 1
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Chilean wines.
Wine from Chile.
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Corruption and Democracy (Part 4 of 5)
Part 4 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
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Information Technology and U.S. Competitiveness
Communications Decency Act, CDA, Competitiveness, Capital Gains Tax, Information Technology, Internet

Long Chain of Abuses
Since 1787, over 750 land cessions have been authorized by supposed mutual compacts. History demostrates there was little that was mutual about these "treaties."
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Trouble and Her Friends
Review of the science fiction novel Trouble and her Friends by Melissa Scott.

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Aboriginal Substance Abuse
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
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Benefits of the IRA
The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect?
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Congress Raises Indecency Fine
Congress raised the indecency fine tenfold. What is that saying about us?
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Copycats Hurt Trade
FERRERO ROCHER chocolates with their gold-foil covers and hazel-nut centers have often been counterfeited. Then a Chinese copycat got bold... really bold...
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Definition of Aboriginal
The myth of race has long dominated definitions of Aboriginality in Australia, impacting on the plethora of Aboriginal policies that continue to marginalise our peoples.
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Game Violence Debate Heats Up
Was June video game violence month?
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Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
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Housing Market Bottom
Signs of a housing market recovery seem to be coming; however, new mortgage market dynamics could make the housing recovery a long and slow process.
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