Indiana Bill Would Nullify in Practice All New Federal Gun Control Measures

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 13, 2016) – An Indiana bill would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. Rep. Chris Judy (R-Dist. 83) introduced House Bill 1293 (HB1293) on Jan. 12. The legislation would prohibit state agencies or political subdivisions, along with their…

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Indiana Bill Would Nullify in Practice All New Federal Gun Control Measures

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 13, 2016) – An Indiana bill would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. Rep. Chris Judy (R-Dist. 83) introduced House Bill 1293 (HB1293) on Jan. 12. The legislation would prohibit state agencies or political subdivisions, along with their…

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JPMorgan: China’s Potential Capital Outflows ‘Practically Boundless’

"China has seen nearly $1 trillion in capital leave the nation since the second quarter of 2014, and according to analysts at JPMorgan Chase, the sky's the limit for outflows going forward. The causes of these massive capital outflows, which have prompted the People's Bank of China to tap the country's war chest of reserves to support the currency, have grown more numerous in the second half of 2015, argues a team led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou. Amid the broadening of sources of downward pressure on the yuan, however, a major factor that may have restrained the central bank from devaluing the currency in a big way has vanished." Continue reading

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New Mexico Bill would Legalize Recreational Marijuana and Hemp; Effectively Nullify Federal Prohibition

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Jan. 14, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Mexico House would legalize marijuana for recreational use, along with industrial hemp. Passage would not only legalize marijuana and hemp in the Land of Enchantment, but would also take a big step toward nullifying federal prohibition in practice in the state.…

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New Mexico Bill would Legalize Recreational Marijuana and Hemp; Effectively Nullify Federal Prohibition

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Jan. 14, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Mexico House would legalize marijuana for recreational use, along with industrial hemp. Passage would not only legalize marijuana and hemp in the Land of Enchantment, but would also take a big step toward nullifying federal prohibition in practice in the state.…

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Vermont Action Alert: Help Nullify Marijuana Prohibition, Support S.241

Vermont S.241 would legalize marijuana for recreational use, effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same. It must pass the Senate Judiciary Committee before it can receive a full Senate vote. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, Dick Sears Jr.. Strongly, but respectfully urge…

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Missouri Bill Would Nullify in Practice Federal Gun Control; Past, Present, or Future

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 13, 2016) – A bill filed in the Missouri House yesterday would declare all federal gun control measures to be invalid, and nullify their enforcement in practice in the state. Introduced by Rep. Jeffrey Pogue (R-Salem), House Bill 2196 (HB2196), the Second Amendment Preservation Act, would block federal gun control measures that “infringe on…

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Vermont Action Alert: Help Nullify FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients, Support S.258

Vermont S.258 would allow terminal patients to access treatments not yet approved by the FDA, effectively nullifying the same. It must pass the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Committee before receiving a vote in the full Senate. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the Senate Committee on Health…

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Florida Bill Setting the Stage to Nullify EPA Regulations Under Clean Air Act Passes House Committee 10-2

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2016) – A Florida bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the stage to nullify federal EPA rules and regulations passed its first committee hurdle Monday. Rep. Manny Diaz Jr (R – Miami) and Rep. and Rep. Ray Rodrigues (R-Ft. Myers) prefiled House Bill 639 (HB639)…

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To the Governor’s Desk: New Jersey Passes Bill Attacking Drone Spying

TRENTON, N.J. (Jan. 12, 2016) – On Monday, the New Jersey Senate passed a bill that would significantly limit drone surveillance in the state, and also serve to thwart one aspect of the federal surveillance state. The bill now moves on to the governor’s desk for his signature. Representatives Daniel Benson, Vincent Prieto, Marlene Caride…

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