On Thursday, March 11, the legislators in the United States House of Representatives passed two bills. Both of which were in favor of widening and bolstering presale background checks on all legal firearm purchases. For years, this issue has been almost completely bipartisan, so now that the Democrats have control […]
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Protection for COVID-19 Relief Fund Whistleblowers Could Go into Effect Soon
A bill protecting whistleblowers who expose abuse, fraud, or misuse of COVID-19 relief funding that has been strongly supported by transparency advocates has been introduced in the Congress. Formally known as the COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act (CWPA), the legislation was initially introduced by Democratic lawmakers in an effort to protect […]
Gambling Legislation Situation in US
Online gamblers had fun days at the office until legislators chose to ban their favorite games nationwide. While Internet gambling is still illegal in the US, three states have passed laws that allow their residents to play and other states contemplate the possibility of following suit. Small steps are being […]
Some World Famous Teachers and Their Contribution to Education
Annie Sullivan The first person on our list is Johanna Mansfield Sullivan Macy, more popularly known as Annie Sullivan. While there are undoubtedly many names that deserve to be here, Annie Sullivan deserves special mention. We need look no further than her work with the famous Helen Keller and her […]
Forms of Advertising
Advertising can take a number of forms, including advocacy, comparative, cooperative, directmail, informational, institutional, outdoor, persuasive, product, reminder, point-of-purchase, and specialty advertising. Advocacy Advertising Advocacy advertising is normally thought of as any advertisement, message, or public communication regarding economic, political, or social issues. The advertising campaign is designed to persuade public […]
Wacky Laws You Probably Didn't Know Existed
Across the United States, laws are implemented for a variety of reasons, some of which may seem unusual or out-of-the-ordinary. Some of them are passed due to an incident that caused issues in a town, while others are meant to be a temporary correction, yet are never removed from the […]
Legislation Changes Make Loans Difficult for Manufactured Homes
Recent legislative changes at the federal level have significantly affected the manufactured home industry in Texas. These changes generally tighten the financing guidelines for these homes, making it more difficult for buyers to obtain loans on manufactured homes. Lenders will also need more qualifications in order to provide financing for […]
Can Piracy And Big Entertainment Co-Exist To Benefit The Consumer?
Piracy and big entertainment are at loggerheads. Neither is willing to back down nor compromise. Stuck in the middle are the consumers, inadvertently suffering and benefiting as occasion allows. But if neither big entertainment nor piracy is going anywhere, can they at least learn to play nice for the sake […]