Personal Liberty News Desk Archive
Cantor Notes House GOP Bill Would Cut Small Business Taxes
House Republicans plan legislation that would grant small businesses a 20 percent tax reduction, a GOP leader noted on February 2, as the party is looking to create job opportunities to compete with President Barack Obama during the election year.
Official Says Plans To Turn Over Taliban Detainees Held At Gitmo In Works
The President Barack Obama Administration has taken “operational steps” to move five Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay as a piece of a confidence-building measure to help further peace talks between the U.S. and the Afghan arm of the organization.
Budget Chief Notes Big Challenges For U.S.
The Federal government faces daunting budget challenges, according to Congress’ chief scorekeeper, which said that a churlish economy, low tax rates and increased spending on Social Security and healthcare are creating a volatile mixture for the U.S.
Obama Makes Public Comments On Drone Strike
President Barack Obama publicly acknowledged the deadly drone strike campaign that has been waged on al-Qaida militants operating inside Pakistan and in the tribal regions along the Afghanistan border during an online address on January 30.
Komen Foundation Ends Planned Parenthood Partnership
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, a leading charity for breast cancer, announced that it will be ending its partnership with Planned Parenthood in education and prevention screenings at the health centers across the U.S.
CBO Notes Federal Employees Make More Than Similarly Educated Workers In Private Sector
The generous benefit packages that many Federal employees receive have helped these individuals earn significantly better compensation than similarly educated workers in the private sector.
Congress Attempts To Police Itself On Insider Trading
Members of Congress are looking to regain some sense of trust from the American people, as they have proposed rules that would subject themselves to tougher penalties for insider trading and a requirement to disclose stock transactions within 30 days.
Pentagon Prepares For Talks With Iraq
The President Barack Obama Administration is preparing to commence talks with Iraq on ironing out the details of a long-term defense relationship that may include more U.S. training help.
Congress Attempts To Police Itself On Insider Trading
Representative Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) minimum net worth skyrocketed by almost $14 million in 2010 because of smart stock plays and real estate investments by her husband.
New Pentagon Plan Cuts Traditional Forces, Focuses On Drones And Special Ops
The Pentagon plans to expand its global network of drones and special-operations bases in a reorganization of the U.S. military.
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