Senator McCain says Pentagon has “carte blanch” in America’s war on terror
Senator John McCain expressed his concern to Pentagon officials on their interpretation of the rights they have to conduct America’s “war on terror.” He said, however, that he “doesn’t blame them,” because “basically you’ve got carte blanche as to what you are going to do around the world.” The criticism of Senator McCain and other senators, [...]
Sandy Hook Shootings Prompt Gun Control Law Change
Since the Sandy Hook shootings, the first major push for tighter gun controls in years has swept the nation. Numerous polls have shown significant majorities in favor of stricter background checks for gun purchases. Unfortunately, these efforts have sparked a backlash from pro-gun advocates, resulting in the defeat of a Senate bill that would expand [...]
Inauguration Day
The twentieth amendment to the Constitution decreed that the President of the United States be sworn into office on the 20th of January, following the November election. Prior to the 20th amendment, the date was March 4th. The change of dates were the result of a consensus of opinion that there was too much time [...]
Who Shall Guard The Guardians?
Increasingly, the discussions over judicial activism and judicial restraint have been a hotly debated topic whether in the political, judicial, academic or philosophical realms. Especially with the newly re-elected President Barack Obama having the responsibility to award a lifetime appointment to fulfill three out of the nine Supreme Court Justice seats during his presidency, the [...]
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