U.S. Laws and tax system
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Senator Urges NRA to Enforce Gun Laws
Senator Chuck Schumer made the demand towards the NRA to get behind President Obama’s push for the enforcement of existing gun control laws. Schumer’s announcement…
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Obama Administration to Speed Up Self-Driving Car Rules
Regarding the implementation of self-driving cars, it appears federal regulations might be in the works. The Transportation Secretary, Anthony Foxx, will be in Detroit on…
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The Word on Health-Care Reform
The United States of America is known to spend more on health care than any other country in the world. Despite this, the nation ranks…
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Employment Policies to be Developed or Revised in 2016
Several employment policies are in need of further development or revision as 2016 continues. The good news is that congress stayed politically incapacitated throughout 2015.…
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New California Law Regulates the Use of Hoverboards
New laws have been imposed on hoverboards by the state of California, particularly restrictions for the popular tech toy. The law, which went into effect…
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US Discrimination Law Now Includes Sexual Orientation
A federal judge has ruled that sexual orientation is now covered under a law that prohibits gender-based discrimination within educational programs. This law allows two…
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Endangered African Lions to be Protected under U.S. Law
African lions currently facing the risk of extinction will be protected under US law as an endangered species. The decision follows the killing of Cecil…
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U.S. Lawmakers Resist Spending Deal
The deal that sought to fund the U.S. government has been met with resistance on Wednesday from conservative Republicans who are concerned about spending. Joining…
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Global Trade Deal Hits a Snag from McConnell’s New Stance
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) suggested that Congress will not vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) until after the 2016 elections, undermining hopes…
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Free Trade Pact Overcomes US Law
The claim that the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership will not trump environmental and public health policies has been debunked on Tuesday. This was after Congress killed…
