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Pres. Bush is set to use his veto power for the first time by sending back legislation that would provide federal funding for research that could cure several diseases. While this would be his first veto, it's hardly the first time Bush has undone a law.

Autism is epedemic in America. We need to push legislation through that will aid families in need. Therapy is desperately needed once a diagnosis a received. Most families are in no position to handle the costs. They need our help.

This PAWS legislation severely restricts the rights of any one who breeds dogs and/or cats. Learn how this bill will affect you and what you can do to help stop this bill.

The legislation panders to a vocal minority of anti-tobacco zealots and was co-written by the [leading] cigarette manufacturer in order to protect its market dominance.

"All we've seen this session is legislation that satisfies the majority's perceived political needs first, instead of the real and growing needs of our troops in the field."

My research paper explores how the culturally ingrained eating habits of American consumers prohibit legislation banning trans fat from being effective in society.

New legislation would attempt to expand the definition of copying when it comes to fashion to include patterns, but will this inadvertantly harm the industry?

Is it necessary or is it over-legislation? You decide.

women's groups and bloggers are joining forces to galvanize support for legislation that aims to provide support, research, and treament for postpartum depression.

A recent piece of legislation was passed by Congress and signed by President Bush that will cut nearly $21 billion dollars in government subsidies to lenders that provide for student loans over the next five years.

This article provides an overview of the problem of bullying in the workplace and argues the need for anti-bullying legislation.

The newly passed legislation is known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETE).

With proposed legislation called The Second Chance Act, many individuals, and advocates, are hoping for an improvement in the life of those with criminal records

Every year there are laws that are passed against Pit Bulls. These kinds of breed specific legislation are based on misconceptions.

The NPAF has proposed legislation before Congress to radically change the way pre-existing conditions are handled by health insurance companies and included in health insurance policies.

Proposed laws are not always about what they're supposed to be about. What's proposed under the guise of "cruelty" means breeders and pet owners could be facing jail time if it passes. Wake up America!

BSL is legislation that dictates what breeds are considered dangerous. It is designed to outlaw ownership of these breeds.

Legislation named the "Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007" was introduced in the House of Representatives on Friday. The legislation seeks to provide new insight in to laws concerning wage discrimination

The No Child Left Behind Legislation is not ensuring that all children are receiving the same education. Instead, it is encouraging the old practice of "tracking"students.

Before the government enacts new legislation they typically go through five steps.

The industry is once again revisiting the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048), a piece of legislation that has been kicked around in one version or another for several years.

A hotly contested debate in today's collision repair industry centers on insurer-owned shops and the legalities of it.

Torture is wrong and un-American. Therefore legislation calling for an end to it would seem a no-brainer. Unfortunately, legislation in America isn't based on morality, but on politics.

how labor legislation impacted employers and employees in the U.S.

The American Lung Association is fighting for pulmonary rehabilitation legislation introduced by Rep. Chip Pickering (R-MS) and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) introduced as HR 4824.

This legislation was created for the purpose of preservation, access for the public, and travel within and through historic and scenic areas of the nation.

New York Senator Hillary Clinton has introduced legislation to restore the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to independent status as it was in the Clinton Administration.

"The passage of the FDA Amendments of 2007 is good news for patients, the FDA, and for medical technology. It will ensure patients continue to have access to safe and effective medical devices without unnecessary delays."

A bill has been introduced in the Senate that will require manufacturers to phase out the old style light bulbs and replace them with new types that will give the same level of light and use less energy at the same time.

A brief look at the lengthy process each bill must go through before being signed into law.

Just this past May, the state of Oklahoma passed a new law bans the use of tax-payers' dollars for abortions. This means that any hospital, clinic or similar institution is prohibited from administering an abortion.

On October 10, 2001, Ron Paul led the effort in Congress to give President Bush the tools he needed to capture, dead or alive, Osama bin Laden and the other terrorists responsible for September 11th. Sadly, he was ignored.

"This measure abandons the balanced settlement process set forth in current law and instead creates a lawsuit bonanza for trial lawyers."

The ruining of the bulls?

Elias Bermudez, of Immigrantes sin Fronteras (Immigrants without Borders) announced on July 19th plans to organize a consumer and worker boycott against the Super Bowl being held in Phoenix in January 2008

There are many arguments on both sides of this issue that will be explored.

Bill HR 808 calls for the establishment of a US Department of Peace, which would reduce and prevent domestic and international violence.

This article considers ways that you can work to change the way the state and locality deal with fuel efficiency.

If the Government becomes involved in the policing of abortion at any level, it is invading the personal lives of women in this country. The right to have an abortion is extremely personal and should be handled within the family setting.

Local bill hits the national scene as Bill O'Reilly and Media Matters wade in as well.

Two Wisconsin state legislators have proposed a bill that will allow mothers the right to breastfeed their children in any public place.

California passes new rules to secure investment in power generation that comes from plants that are committed to reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.

From the flag, teen cell-phone use, to illegal immigration, expect meaningful bills to be rare in 2006.

Recently, President Bush has attempted to implement new immigration policy.

Our fear of crime and criminals has given birth to yet another injustice in our system. Mandatory sentencing guidelines are removing discretion away from our judges and needlessly filling our already massive prision systems.

The government has made small concessions for the rights of African Americans, many of which seem like sweeping reforms to the public. However, this has often created more neglect and even generated further oppression.

I am a leukemia survivor who did two years of chemotherapy as a medical marijuana practitioner. I'm not looking to argue, just to share my experience in hopes that people might pause a moment to reconsider their stance, maybe even change their mind.