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Islamic State group cited as need for records exemption

Published on April 1, 2015 in Top Headlines by Associated Press

A Florida state representative is using the threat of the Islamic State group to advance a bill that could make it harder for people to find addresses and phone numbers of military service members, their spouses and children. The House Local & Federal Affairs Committee unanimously approved the bill Wednesday. It now goes to the full House. Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz‘ bill (HB 185) would allow active and former military members to tell government agencies to keep private personal information…

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Bill Day’s latest: Marco Rubio and his shaky grasp of foreign policy

Published on March 18, 2015 in Top Headlines by Phil Ammann

Bill Day’s latest casts a critical eye on Marco Rubio, the 2016 presidential wannabe who has a serious issue with his grasp of foreign policy, namely in regards to Iran. The Republican senator from Florida, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was part of a recent hearing entitled “The President’s Request for Authorization to Use Force Against ISIS: Military and Diplomatic Efforts.” Secretary of State John Kerry was on hand to testify. That topic of ISIS lasted nearly…

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Congress’ dysfunction not limited to Homeland Security fight

Published on March 1, 2015 in Top Headlines by Associated Press

Congress’ dysfunction isn’t limited to the struggle to keep a Cabinet department running without interruption. Lawmakers couldn’t finish their work last year and it’s showing now. The leftover business could prove even more divisive than the dispute over rolling back President Barack Obama‘s immigration policies on a bill providing money for the Department of Homeland Security. Stretches of brinkmanship are certain to consume much of the legislative calendar in 2015. One critical issue is whether to increase the nation’s borrowing…

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