Archive for the ‘Legislation Watch’ Category

Obama Dept. of Agriculture to Impose ‘Christmas Tree Tax’ ?

President Obama’s Agriculture Department will impose a Christmas Tree Tax of fifteen cents per tree to support a Federal program to market Christmas trees. Seriously.

Posted on November 20, 2011 at 6:09 am by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Rand Paul’s Resolution to End the Iraq War

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky introduced a resolution which would reclaim congressional authority to declare war by repealing the underlying authorization.

Foreshadowing: Use of ‘Stingray’ Cellphone Tower Spoofing Device by FBI

FBI use of a cellphone tower spoofing device called a ‘Stingray’ draws questions of constitutionality, legality of electronic investigation procedure, future potential for abuse.

Posted on November 6, 2011 at 7:07 pm by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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United States v. Nosal to be Reheard December 12 2011

U.S. v. Nosal ruled as criminal any use of a work computer in violation of the company’s terms of use. EFF has successfully petitioned the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider.

Posted on October 30, 2011 at 4:38 pm by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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S.978 Commercial Felony Streaming Act

S.978 aims to make the streaming of copyrighted content a felony. Activist groups aim to block this attack on freedom.

Posted on October 27, 2011 at 9:10 pm by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Jacob Hornberger: Nullifying the Drug War

Future of Freedom Foundation founder and President Jacob Hornberger on jury nullification in a drug war case in New Hampshire.

Posted on April 22, 2011 at 6:50 am by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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DownsizeDC.org on Inflation and Competition in Currency

Downsize DC on inflation as a hidden tax and Ron Paul’s competition in currency legislation.

Posted on April 21, 2011 at 1:57 am by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Senator Rand Paul Proposes Solution to Government Shutdown

According to a news release from his website, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has proposed the Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011. Federal officials would forego pay until an agreement is reached.

Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:29 am by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Ron Paul Introduces H.R. 1094 H.R. 1095 & H.R. 1098 For Monetary Sanity

Ron Paul introduces three bills, H.R. 1094, 1095, and 1098, to restore sound money and freedom in banking, and to End the Fed by repealing the Federal Reserve Act.

House Bill 587: N.C. Jobs Bill Filed To Promote Job Growth Through Regulatory Reform

H 587 To Promote Job Growth Through Regulatory Reform legislation introduced by representative Glen Bradley in North Carolina.

Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:26 pm by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Rand Paul: Senate Should Adopt Obama’s Campaign Words, Not His President Words

Rand Paul has challenged Senators to adopt ‘Sense of the Senate’ language as to the issue of the Obama administration’s intervention in Libya. And he’s asking that language be the contradictory words from ‘campaign’ Obama, which correctly identify the role of Congress in matters of war.

Posted on April 2, 2011 at 12:07 am by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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State Representative Glen Bradley Introduces Sound Money Bill in North Carolina

State rep Glen Bradley’s bill would recognize gold and silver objects which meet certain criterion as legal tender in the state of North Carolina.

NC Statesman Glen Bradley Rolls Out ‘Liberty Platform Model Legislation’

NC 49th District Glen Bradley rolls out ‘Liberty Platform Model Legislation’

Posted on December 21, 2010 at 11:12 am by libertyclick · Permalink · One Comment
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H.R. 6506 & S. 4004 SHIELD Act

Bills would provide mechanisim for punitive response to journalistic whistleblowers. Bills are establishment response to debate surrounding ‘Wikileaks’ incident. Should whistleblowers of corruption be held as criminals?

Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:32 pm by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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H.R. 6416 – The American Traveler Dignity Act

Rep Ron Paul of Texas sponsors legislation in response to TSA bodyscanning / searching procedures.

Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:05 am by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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S3480 PCNAA: Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act

S3480 PCNAA: Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act

What is PCNAA?

Posted on June 21, 2010 at 7:57 am by libertyclick · Permalink · Leave a comment
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