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What Is the Civilian National Security Force

The civilian national security force refers to one of Barack Obama's comments he made during his campaign. It basically sounds like the gestapo, because it is. Any time a president can increase defense spending they usually do. This is just another attempt by another administration whether it's...

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What Is a Lobbyist?

Lobbyists are, in a manner of speaking, paid activists with political influence. They are hired by interest groups to help change public opinion, whether through an advertising campaign, or more “direct” efforts with opinion makers or those involved in legislature. The word lobbyist comes from...

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Eric Massa Accused of "Snorkeling"

Former Republican senator Eric Massa is back in the spotlight after reports of "snorkeling" have surfaced the scandalous politican. Seems that former Congressman has been outed by men who served beside him during his Navy career. Men who served in the Navy beside Massa have come forward claiming...

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In Law, What Is Picketing?

There are many forms of protest available to those who wish to express discontent at a certain idea or practice. People are usually given this ability to protest through their right to freedom of speech and their right to assemble. One form of protest involves assembling outside or within a location...

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What Is the Supremacy Clause?

Supremacy Clause is part of the U.S Constitution, Article IV Section 2 which states "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of...

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What Is Original Jurisdiction?

A court’s right to hear a case before any other court is referred to as original jurisdiction. Federal and state courts have original jurisdiction, as compared to appellate courts that review cases already heard by lower courts. In the US legal system, there are 3 types of courts who fall under...

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What Is the Administrative Procedure Act?

The Administrative Procedure Act or the APA is one of the most important pieces of the administrative law and is a federal law in the United States which was enacted in 1946. The APA, a law under the United States government federal regulatory agencies, creates rules and regulations to implement...

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Nuclear Summit Warns Iran's Recipe for Atomic Ingredients Within Year

Nuclear Summit warns Iran's recipe for atomic ingredients will be complete within a year. Lieutenant General Ronald Burgess, head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, delivered this news to a Senate Panel Wednesday. Burgess maintains that Iran could build one nuclear bomb within a year if...

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What Is Habeas Corpus?

There are instances when a person is imprisoned unlawfully and may wish to seek relief from such unlawful imprisonment. When this occurs, the person may invoke habeas corpus, a legal action that allows relief of the imprisoned form illegal detention.Habeas corpus is a Latin phrase at translates to...

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Anna Chapman Arrested in 11 Man Russian Spy Roundup

Anna Chapman arrested in an 11 man Russian Spy Roundup.  Chapman is a beautiful, twenty eight year old, once divorced, online real estate agent who founded a $2 million dollar NYC area company.  Undercover agents posed as Russian officials nabbed Chapman in a covert operation which lead...