Great level of controversy arose when President Trump announced he was pulling U.S. troops out of Syria after years of occupation. He also plans on initiating a pull out of Afghanistan, a country we have occupied even longer. Both Bush… Read More ›
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The ‘First Step Act’: A Rundown
It is no secret that the United States has the highest rate of imprisonment in the developed world. This is not, contrary to popular belief, a necessarily bad thing. The U.S. recidivism rate is 76%, meaning 76% of released federal… Read More ›
2018 Farm Bill Signed; Hemp Legalized
Every five or so years Congress renews a largely bipartisan ‘Farm Bill’ which is updated to address ever changing issues and needs in the agricultural sector. Topics addressed include: nutrition, conservation, farming, agricultural trade, energy, and forestry. The 2014-2018 Farm… Read More ›
Pres. Trump Reverses Back-Step on Border Wall Funding; Threatens Shutdown Again
In a stunning and last minute reversal to statements made just a few days ago, President Trump announced in a tweet this morning that he will not be signing the spending bill that was passed by both the House and… Read More ›
BSA Looking into Bankruptcy amid lawsuits and Membership Decline
BSA has hired a Chicago law firm to explore Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection BSA membership has declined to 2.3 million members; peaked at 6.5 million in 1972 BSA recently extended their program to girls BSA is being sued over handling… Read More ›
Possession of 11+ Round Magazines are now a Felony in NJ; Former Officers are Exempt; New Term ‘Assault Firearm’
NJ Magazine Limit is Officially 10 Rounds 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Ruled in Favor of the new Limit Former Police Officers are Exempt from the new Limit Six months ago, Governor Phil Murphy signed S102 into law. This bill… Read More ›