Missouri Action Alert: Support HJR62 to push back against Obamacare

HJR62 was introduced by Rep. Kurt Bahr (R-102) as an amendment to the Missouri state constitution to help protect the state’s health freedom from Obamacare. (read it here) If passed, this amendment would ultimately be decided by Missouri voters. It was referred to the Health Care Policy Committee. STATUS: HJR62 was PASSED through the Health…

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Michigan House Considering Two Anti-NSA Resolutions

The Michigan state house is considering two resolutions that, if passed, would serve as a stern rebuke and important first step against the NSA’s illegal spying program. While legally non-binding, passage could blaze the trail for stronger legislative action being taken against NSA at a later date. HR0205 and HR0216 were both introduced last year…

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Massachusetts regulators warn about bitcoin as ATM opens

"Massachusetts regulators issued a strongly worded warning Tuesday about the risks of the virtual currency known as bitcoin after the opening of the second ATM-like kiosk in the Boston area that make it easier for people to buy it. On Monday, the second bitcoin ATM in Massachusetts — and apparently just the fourth in the country — opened at the Clover Food Lab restaurant in Harvard Square. The company that installed and operates the machine, Liberty Teller of Boston, placed its first kiosk at South Station in Boston in February. So far, a handful of Boston-area restaurants and retailers accept the currency, whose value is determined by supply and demand." Continue reading

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South Carolina Action Alert: Support S0839 to Nullify the Federal Hemp Ban

S0839, a bill that would legalize industrial hemp for production within the state, was introduced on Jan. 14 by Senators Lee Bright (R-12) and Kevin Bryant (R-3). It passed through the state senate with a unanimous 42-0 vote. It will now have to pass through the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee before…

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Louisiana House Bill Would Block Some Obamacare Provisions

A bill introduced in the Louisiana State House of Representatives would expressly ban an important provision of Obamacare. House Bill 335 (HB335) explicitly prohibits the creation of health care exchanges under the unpopular Obamacare law. While Louisiana has so far opted out of creating a state exchange, this legislation would codify the current policy into…

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Julia Brownley (D-CA26) doesn’t know how she’s voting on repealing Obamacare

Then, suddenly, she does! It’s like magic - So she got her act together and voted to continue the Democrat’s poo in our yard. Oh, and Covered California has been such a joy for Californians so far. @CoveredCA I tried to complete my application yesterday but got continuous error messages and busy phn signal. Now […]

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