The Supreme Court’s recent decision in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission continues the legal trend of treating political spending as a First Amendment right, allowing a select few to have disproportionate influence in elections.
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The Government Shutdown is Over!
Domestic, WritingI wrote a piece for the Gabbler today on Obamacare and the government shutdown:
Accepting Compromise, Congress Repeals Obamacare, Leaves Affordable Care Act in Place
After the first day of the government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives agreed on a compromise to refund the federal government by repealing Obamacare, but allowing the Affordable Care Act to be implemented as planned by law.. (read more)
Obama Makes Diplomatic Progress
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Hagel’s Secretary of Defense Hearing
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