President Trump and International Agreements: A Recap

Because it seems more important now, here is a recap of my assessment of the President’s ability to withdraw from some controversial international agreements (see previous post here). (1)  The Iran nuclear deal (the “Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action” or JCPOA).  This agreement is nonbinding.  The Obama administration has specifically described it in that way,…

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Vermont Hemp Farm Gets $250,000 Investment; Another Step Toward Nullifying Federal Prohibition

Members of the Vermont business community have announced a $250,000 investment in the state’s fledgling hemp industry. The is a bold act in defiance of federal prohibition and another step toward effectively nullifying the federal government’s  ban. on industrial hemp. Vermont’s NPR reports: A group of investors that includes two prominent Vermont businessmen has reached…

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Vermont Hemp Farm Gets $250,000 Investment; Another Step Toward Nullifying Federal Prohibition

Members of the Vermont business community have announced a $250,000 investment in the state’s fledgling hemp industry. The is a bold act in defiance of federal prohibition and another step toward effectively nullifying the federal government’s  ban. on industrial hemp. Vermont’s NPR reports: A group of investors that includes two prominent Vermont businessmen has reached…

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Texas Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales; Set Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 16, 2016) – Legislation introduced in the Texas legislature for the 2017 session would expand raw milk sales in the state. Passage of the bill into law would help the process of nullifying the federal prohibition scheme in practice. Sen. Bob Hall (R-Dist 2) filed Senate Bill 95 (SB95) on Nov. 14.…

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Texas Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales; Set Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 16, 2016) – Legislation introduced in the Texas legislature for the 2017 session would expand raw milk sales in the state. Passage of the bill into law would help the process of nullifying the federal prohibition scheme in practice. Sen. Bob Hall (R-Dist 2) filed Senate Bill 95 (SB95) on Nov. 14.…

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Congressional “Reforms” Made NSA Spying Worse

The USA Freedom Act was sold as pledge to end NSA’s bulk collection program concerning of metadata. However, this law didn’t end bulk collection of metadata. It shifted the responsibility to telecommunications providers. The result of this law, has actually increased the spying efficiency of the NSA. In other words, the promised “reform” made NSA…

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Congressional “Reforms” Made NSA Spying Worse

The USA Freedom Act was sold as pledge to end NSA’s bulk collection program concerning of metadata. However, this law didn’t end bulk collection of metadata. It shifted the responsibility to telecommunications providers. The result of this law, has actually increased the spying efficiency of the NSA. In other words, the promised “reform” made NSA…

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Texas Bills Would Create Process to Review and Block Unconstitutional Federal Acts

AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 15, 2016) – During the 2017 session, the Texas legislature will consider bills creating a mechanism to review federal laws and end state cooperation with enforcement of those that violate the Texas Bill of Rights. This process would set the stage to effectively block some federal laws in the Lone Star State.…

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