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FEC Nominees Highlight Agency's Dysfunction
FEC Nominees Highlight Agency's Dysfunction
Credit: 401(K) 2012 via FlickrPresident Obama recently announced his two nominees for the Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- Ann Ravel and Lee E. Goodman.Ravel, a Democrat, is the chair of the Cali ...
02 Jul, 2013
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Can States Nullify The Affordable Care Act?
Can States Nullify The Affordable Care Act?
President Obama signs healthcare reform in 2010 // Credit: Reid.senate.govCan a state unilaterally suspend the operation of ObamaCare within its borders? Of course not. That measure would violate the ...
01 Jul, 2013
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New Wisconsin Abortion Law Requires Ultrasound, Follows Popular Trend
New Wisconsin Abortion Law Requires Ultrasound, Follows Popular Trend
Credit: Planned Parenthood Advocates of WIAmericans remain divided over their views on abortion. The Gallup survey recently reported that about 45 percent of Americans identify as pro-choice and 48 p ...
18 Jun, 2013
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Next Generation Science Standards Given C Grade by Education Think Tank
Next Generation Science Standards Given C Grade by Education Think Tank
credit: U.S. NavyThe National Science Teachers Association shot back at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education research think tank, after the organization gave a lackluster grade to the newly ...
17 Jun, 2013
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California to Benefit the Most From Drone Integration
California to Benefit the Most From Drone Integration
The integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drones in US Airspace, planned for 2015, would have a significant impact on the country's economy. Among all states, California would be the state t ...
14 May, 2013
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These Kids Today. . . (an Encomium)
These Kids Today. . . (an Encomium)
This afternoon, I participated in my 24th commencement ceremony. This one (like the last nine) was for the students at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, where I am an administrative drudge. It is ...
11 May, 2013
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Federal Nullification
Federal Nullification
The Second Amendment And States' RightsThis past Wednesday night, the Missouri legislature passed a series of bills during a late night session.  One of these late night bills was aimed directly ...
10 May, 2013
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Don't Fear the MOOCs
Don't Fear the MOOCs
On my own time, I play at political punditry. But my day job—by far the most important part of my professional life—is to be a college administrator. Specifically, I am the Provost and Vice President ...
04 May, 2013
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Union Dissolved
Union Dissolved
Since Obama won reelection a week ago, the White House website has been flooded with petitions from citizens in various states wanting their states to secede from the union.  It is important to n ...
13 Nov, 2012
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13 Republican US Senators Face Re-Election in 2014
13 Republican US Senators Face Re-Election in 2014
Every two years approximately one-third of the US Senate is up for re-election. The following 13 Republican US senators face re-election in 2014. Click here to read about the 20 Democratic US Senators ...
11 Nov, 2012
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