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Recall of State Lawmakers -- Public Officials Held AccountableThe successful recall election of Miami Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez is adding fuel to other recall efforts across the U.S. Could this be the beginning of the end for some state lawmakers?
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Lawmakers in US Raising Their Fingers to Wards Chinese for Hacking......Lawmakers in US raising their fingers to wards Chinese for hacking.......
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Florida Lawmakers Eliminate State Funding for Public LibrariesIn rough times, Floridians need their libraries more than ever. On Thursday, lawmakers agreed to eliminate funding for Florida's State Aid to Public Libraries program, according to the Florida Library Association. -
Lawmakers and "Angels" Try to Protect Funerals of Christina Green and Other Shooting Victims from the Westboro Baptist ChurchThe Westboro Baptist church is targeting the funerals of Christina Green and the other Tucson shooting victims, but lawmakers and "angels" plan to fight the group's hateful protest.
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Lawmakers Push to Shield Last 4 Social Security NumbersMost of us have become accustomed to giving out the last four digits of our Social Security numbers. But this customary request is becoming increasingly problematic, and two Rhode Island lawmakers are responding by pushing legislation
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Jobless Abandoned by Arizona LawmakersThe governor, a Republican, could not muster enough votes to pass a bill that would have extended unemployment benefits to those who need this income to survive. Lawmakers decide to do nothing to help them and adjourn without voting on this bill -
What Battle-Worn State Lawmakers Can Learn from IllinoisBeleaguered state lawmakers from Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana engaged in an uphill battle can learn something from lawmakers in Illinois. Union workers and middle class workers stand firm in defending their collective bargaining rights. -
Florida Lawmakers Want to Cut Medicaid: The Negative Effects for PatientsTallahassee lawmakers are planning on cutting Medicaid to all low-income residents who qualify for this health-care program.
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Lawmakers in Maine Cause Food Fight Over Whoopie PieWhoopie pies might just win the food fight in Maine if lawmakers make it their official dessert
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Indiana Lawmakers Flee to Avoid VoteIndiana lawmakers are avoiding voting on a bill by leaving the state.
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Lawmakers Say "I'm Sorry!" for SlaveryLawmakers passed a resolution to apologize for the horrendous nature of slavery.
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Virginia Lawmakers May Require HPV Vaccine for GirlsThis article outlines plans by Virginia lawmakers to mandate the use of the HPV vaccine Gardasil on the state's young women beginning between the ages of 11 and 12. It further outlines current discussion among some parents who fear this ruling. -
Lawmakers Aim to Cut Deal with Energy Suppliers to Sidestep Voter Approval on Tax IncreaseMichigan lawmakers are proposing a new utility tax to energy companies that the will close competition, pass new fees to consumers, and whittle away at fixed income, elderly, and poor families. -
Smoking Ban Passed by Illinois LawmakersLawmakers in Springfield, Illinois have passed legislation to ban cigarette smoking in bars, restaurants and other public workplaces in Illinois. -
Atlanta Lawmakers Weigh Baggy Clothing BanLawmakers in Atlanta have suggested that baggy pants showing underwear should be outlawed. -
Idaho Lawmakers Fail TestColumn talking about the recent failure of several members of Idaho's legislative body to correctly answer basic trivia about the state which they govern.
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NC Lawmakers Take Stand Against New Outer Banks Access RestrictionsNorth Carolina legislators are attempting a bipartisan appeal to the US Department of the Interior for more driving and beach access on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore than new National Park Service (NPS) regulations will allow. -
How About Term Limits for All Washington Lawmakers?Extending term limits to the House and Senate would take America a long way toward weeding out career politicians who have grown too comfortable in their deep seats of power. -
A Word to Conservative Lawmakers EverywhereSince when does one's opposition get to tell the other team how to play the game?
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Fugitive Lawmakers in Wisconsin: No Hurry to Return? Do Not Re-elect Them!At last word 14 Democratic State Senators from Wisconsin are still AWOL, in hiding, and in no hurry to return. They will be up for re-election someday - I hope the voters in Wisconsin say "Good-bye." My thoughts. -
French Lawmakers Expected to Pass Controversial Burqa BanUnder the controversial law, burqas, veils sometimes worn by Muslim women, would be banned in public. Is the law merely an attempt to fairly apply secular law, or are Muslims being targeted as part of an anti-minority backlash? -
Florida Lawmakers Should Not Restrict "Unhealthy" Food Stamp PurchasesLet them eat cake! Banning the use of food stamps to buy soda and junk food is a waste of time and resources.
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Economy in Columbus is Once More Awash with Funds from Sale of Illegal Arms with Lawmakers Being InvolvedIn Columbus bordering Mexico the largest official employment givers are ranchers and farmers. But big money comes from illegal gun trading.
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Democrats Decry Violence Against Their LawmakersNasty emails, phone calls, and slurs should be the least of their worries.
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Serious Issues for Lawmakers to Change the Status QuoWe need to create jobs to continue to improve the economy, however not holding corporations responsible for paying taxes will not get us there.
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Kansas Lawmakers Attack Women's Right to Choose in House Abortion DebateKansas Rep. Pete DeGraaf thinks women should plan ahead for rapes by purchasing "abortion-only" insurance policies because it is just like having a spare tire in the car. -
State Lawmakers Seek to Alter Marijuana Law in Response to NYPD TacticsTwo separate bills were introduced simultaneously in New York's State Senate and Assembly that seek to reclassify public possession of small amounts of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a violation.
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Lawmakers Use "Blacklist" to Ban People from State CapitolTimes are changing in government. Today, new rules banish people from public places because they disagree with the business of government and exercise their First Amendment rights. Not posing any threat to anyone. -
Reviewing Wisconsin's LawmakersA brief review of what Wisconsin policymakers have been doing with our taxpayer money in the past year.
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Ethics Code for Lawmakers Hitting Roadblocks in South DakotaAll S.D. legislators agree that something must be done to curb the behavior of some legislators, but they disagree as to whether or not a written code of ethics is the answer.
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Iowa Lawmakers Enact Detailed Anti-Bullying Law to Be in Schools This FallIowa has enacted laws requiring school districts to have written policies against bullying/harassment. This comes with the support of the Iowa Safe Schools Task Force that's pushed for protection for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered students since 2002.
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Lawmakers Working to Pass New Abortion LawsNew bill in South Carolina would impose a new law demanding a woman seeking an abortion view a sonogram. A new law passed in Mississippi and a bill being considered in Georgia also threaten women's rights.
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Nebraska Lawmakers: 2007 Farm Bill is Critical Piece of LegislatureFormer Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns, now the Secretary of Agriculture in the Bush administration unveiled the proposed 2007 Farm Bill
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Nashville Lawmakers OK Parked Cars to Run Without KeysThe Nashville City Council has changed an anti-auto theft law to permit remote-start vehicles to idle unattended. Legislators are planning more action to protect drivers on frigid mornings. Police want to keep stolen vehicle cases down. -
Lawmakers Look at Ways to Rein in Skyrocketing Credit Card InterestPredatory practices by the credit card companies include raising rates even when bills are paid on time, when your credit card score changes, and if you are behind in other bills....
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Alaska Lawmakers Pull Plug on Internet HuntingThe Humane Society of the United States is praising the Alaska government for putting a stop to internet hunting. -
Tennessee Youth Petitions Lawmakers on Behalf of Abused and Neglected ChildrenWhen Josh Osborne, age 15, was rescued, he weighed only 49 pounds. Today, he spends his time fighting for tougher laws for children who are abused and neglected.
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Maryland Lawmakers Seek a New Ban on Text MessagesIn 2009 a new law took effect in Maryland banning the sending and writing of text messages while driving. A new law seeks to add reading texts to the list of offenses.
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Capitolwords.org: Track What Your Lawmakers Say!Wouldn't you love to have a way to measure what your state's representatives are talking about the most? Through the Capitol Words Website, you can! -
Appeal to Reason - a Call for Action to America's LawmakersTaxes are being wasted toward prosecution of marijuana cases. Tobacco and alcohol kill and are addictive, so why is pot still causing us problems by remaining illegal?
