US State Bank Supervisors to Discuss Bitcoin at Public Hearing

"In late February, the US Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), a membership organisation for state banking regulators that liaises with Congress, announced it would launch a new task force aimed at investigating emerging payments issues, including topics related to bitcoin and other digital currencies. To date, nine state banking officials have joined the task force, including New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Benjamin Lawsky. The organisation’s fact-finding mission will take one of its first steps on 16th May, when the CSBS will hold a public hearing on emerging payment issues in Chicago, Illinois." Continue reading

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Louisiana senate votes to ban warrantless drone spying

Pro-surveillance state supporters were out in full force as a bill to limit the use of drones in Louisiana passed by an extremely close vote. Amid claims that requiring warrants would be dangerous to the public, Louisiana senators stood strong, approving a bill which would severely limit state and local law enforcement from being able…

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James Madison’s Advice: Refuse to Comply

In Federalist #46, James Madison – “Father of the Constitution” – didn’t say “Wait till the next election.” He didn’t say “Take them to court.” And he didn’t say “Give them new rules to follow.” He advised “a refusal to cooperate with officers of the Union.” Learn more here: http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/blueprint

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Missouri Action Alert: 2nd Amendment Preservation Act Moving Forward

Missouri bill HB 1439, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, was passed by the State House and moved forward in the Senate committee on 04/15/2014 (click here to learn more about this bill). YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW to make sure the bill is scheduled on the Senate floor for a final vote.  Here is what…

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Oklahoma House Passes Bill That Reaffirms Gold and Silver as Money

OKLAHOMA CITY – Late last week, a bill to legalize gold and silver as legal tender was passed through the Oklahoma state house. The vote was 74-12. Senate Bill 862 (SB862), was introduced by Sen. Clark Jolley and Rep. Gary Banz, with cosponsorship from Sen. Natham Dahm. It reads, in part: Gold and silver coins…

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Unconstitutional acts, not law.

An unconstitutional "law" is no law at all, which puts most of the federal register to the legal trash. But, since the federal government doesn't recognize the constitution, the only way to render those federal acts null and void in practical effect is to resist and nullify them on a state, local and individual level.

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