Category Archives: Election Center
Freedom of Speech and Opposition Parties Enjoy Growing Role in Azerbaijan
“With most of the 55 officially registered political parties in Azerbaijan supporting the Opposition, and dozens of Opposition newspapers that publish freely, Azerbaijan is a gradually evolving democracy with freedom of speech in which Opposition parties are playing an increasingly … Continue reading
Two-Thirds in Senate Now Support National Guard Empowerment
Sixty-eight senators have now declared their support for legislation that would give the National Guard a permanent, unfiltered voice at the Pentagon. The latest effort in the Senate to further empower the nation’s citizen-soldiers began in May when Sen. Patrick … Continue reading
Top Retired Military Leaders Call for 30 Percent Reduction in U.S. Oil Consumption Over 10 Years
Even a small interruption of the daily oil supply impacts our nation’s economic engine, but a sustained disruption would alter every aspect of our lives — from food costs and distribution to what or if we eat, to manufacturing goods … Continue reading
FRC Praises House Committee for Holding Hearing on Conscience-Violating Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate
Today, the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing, “Do New Health Law Mandates Threaten Conscience Rights and Access to Care?” The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), popularly known as “Obamacare” includes a “contraceptive mandate,” which … Continue reading
Energy and the 2012 Election – Survey To Show Most Americans Do Not Support Washington’s Focus on Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power at the Expense of Clean Energy
As the 2012 elections draw closer, a new national survey will explore the question of whether or not mainstream America supports the push in the U.S. House and by the White House to promote oil, coal, natural gas and nuclear … Continue reading
Constitutionality of New York’s Fixed Dollar Minimum Tax in Question.
In an action filed in New York State court by Morrison & Foerster LLP, tax services firm Ryan, LLC (“Ryan”) challenged the constitutionality of New York State’s fixed dollar minimum tax (FDMT), a computational method for determining the minimum tax … Continue reading