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Sufficient Support from Social Security Benefits in Jeopardy

Sen. Bernie Sanders talked about protecting Social Security in the Senate Budget Committee in 2011. Photo: Bernie Sanders' Office Almost every American reaching retirement age is expecting support from

By Lillian Ewing

/ December 4, 2012

Sufficient Support from Social Security Benefits in Jeopardy

Supreme Court Allows Case Against Obamacare to Move Forward

The Supreme Court has granted the request of Liberty University and ordered the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to re-hear the case about the constitutionality of

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 30, 2012

Supreme Court Allows Case Against Obamacare to Move Forward

US-Asia Pacific Partnership for Sustainable Energy Looks Ahead

Photo: Ericsson A new US-Asia Pacific partnership, formally called the US-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Partnership for a Sustainable Energy, is an alliance between President Obama, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 27, 2012

US-Asia Pacific Partnership for Sustainable Energy Looks Ahead

Obama Administration Takes Next Step In Health Care Reform

The Obama Administration has taken the next step in health care reform with several proposed revisions to the Affordable Care Act. The proposed rules cover various changes to existing law

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 26, 2012

Obama Administration Takes Next Step In Health Care Reform

Senate to Address the Internet Radio Fairness Act

The Internet Radio Fairness Act (H.R. 6480 and S. 3609) (IRFA) addresses the allegedly discriminatory provisions for setting royalty rates for Internet music broadcasters in comparison to satellite or

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 23, 2012

Senate to Address the Internet Radio Fairness Act

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Brought Before High Court

Credit: Militaryradio.com The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was enacted in 1978 under President Carter with the purpose of prescribing electronic surveillance rights and procedures within the United States

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 11, 2012

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Brought Before High Court

The Impact of Vote-by-Mail on California Elections

Easy Vote-by-Mail Option in California The California Secretary of State, Debra Brown, has made it convenient for Californians to vote by mail. California’s stance on mail-in voting (“vote-by-mail”) is

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 5, 2012

The Impact of Vote-by-Mail on California Elections

Americans for Responsible Leadership Remains in the Shadows

Editor's Note: This article is the second in a series of developing stories surrounding the disclosure of the donors behind the Arizona group, Americans for Responsible Leadership. The

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 4, 2012

Americans for Responsible Leadership Remains in the Shadows

Americans for Responsible Leadership Inquiry [Developing Story]

Americans for Responsible Leadership Developing Story - Third District Court of Appeals Denies Attorney General's request to reveal backers of Americans for Responsible Leadership. Arizona group can continue

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 2, 2012

Americans for Responsible Leadership Inquiry [Developing Story]

Potential Prosecution of International Election Monitors in TX

Credit: KFYO.com International Election Monitors: The OSCE and ODIHR The OSCE is the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. As the world's largest regional security organization,

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 2, 2012

Potential Prosecution of International Election Monitors in TX

Same-Sex Marriage on Ballots Across the Country

Photo: Richard Sennott Four states have same-sex marriage on ballots this election, with voters in those states nearly split evenly on the issue. Citizens in Maryland, Washington, Maine, and Minnesota

By Lillian Ewing

/ November 1, 2012

Same-Sex Marriage on Ballots Across the Country

Auto Industry's Bailout Makes a Comeback as an Election Issue

Photo: Mark Stahl The auto industry's bailout is a hot topic of this election and, of course, a vital element of the United States' economy. According to

By Lillian Ewing

/ October 30, 2012

Auto Industry's Bailout Makes a Comeback as an Election Issue