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06/11/2018 / By JD Heyes

Trump to support ending federal prohibition of marijuana

Just a little more than 500 days into his first term, there are already signs that President Donald Trump will cruise to reelection in 2020. The economy is not just humming along, it’s roaring. Wall Street is up; housing starts and values are up; retirement earnings are up; unemployment is at historic lows; the U.S. […]

03/12/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Why cosmetics laws need a makeover: Contaminated personal care products are harming consumers

It’s been far too long since the federal laws that govern cosmetics safety have been revisited and revised by lawmakers. Thousands of new chemicals, many of which are harming people, have been added to the ingredients lineup since the last time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed chemical safety evaluations, which means that […]

04/25/2017 / By Ethan Huff

Pushback against smart meters continues to grow across the U.S.

A vocal coalition of Michiganders is taking to the streets — and their local city council meetings — to oppose the growing intrusion of privacy and personal safety with state utility companies transitioning to “smart” meters. Reports indicate that thousands of folks have already opted out, and new legislation is pending to make these opt-outs […]

01/16/2017 / By Ethan Huff

REINS Act passed; could help make science accountable via elected reps who answer to the voters, not corporations

In response to eight horrific years of Barack Obama’s executive abuses, the House of Representatives recently passed legislation that gives Congress new veto power over any major rule or regulation coming out of the executive branch that impacts the economy by $100 million or more. Known as the Regulations from the Executive in Need of […]

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