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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.

The Heritage Foundation has published a new web memo analyzing the potential effect of new legislation on gas prices.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill that provides new technology for police to aid in solving gun crimes.

The Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act approved by the U.S. House this week calls for online data publishing of drug trials, reduced conflicts of interest in advisory panels.

Missouri is reinforcing residents' rights to own weapons to protect themselves with a new law.

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

An essay exploring the new deal legislations of America's history.

Furthering the cause against internet scammers, spammers, spyware and cybercrime, the U.S. Congress has passed a legislation that seeks to punish purveyors of cybercrime who use botnets to aid in illegal activities.

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 new online gambling legislation has put poker players in a bind

Canadians are taking the reins and prohibiting smoking in the same vehicle as a child under the age of nineteen, Will we follow suit?

Warm weather is approaching , along with enjoyable outdoor dinning. Pet-Friendly Chicago eateries may permit Al Fresco dining with your leashed pet by your side.

California passed a new law that will require guns to stamp bullets with unique information that will make it easier for police to identify guns used in crimes.

"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."

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

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

If you're convicted of a misdemeanor or felony driving violation in Virginia, expect to pay a hefty surcharge. A drive from another state just passing through the state will avoid it, though.

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

The Senate just approved a bill that raises the minimum wage with a few provisions. Here's commentary on that decision.

Elder care is a growing concern in America. The percentage of seniors is growing and the need for comprehensive elder care is also.

Former New Hampshire Primary Republican front-runner Mitt Romney has launched a new attack ad which questions John McCain's integrity, after initially praising him as an honorable man, a rhetorical strategy dating back at least to Shakespeare's Mark Antony in "Julius Caesar"

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gift giving and receiving items. Yet, did you know that there has been recent legislation that has changed some policies involving credit cards? If not, these tips from the Pennsylvania Treasury Department can help.

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?

New legislation in Belize, summer 2007, may have several people scrambling to move their trusts or corporations. Changes become effective one year after the passage of the new law. The message; Comply or Move!

Students and other citizens are trying to roll back the University of California campus fees. They feel the new tuition fees is not fair

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

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.

Visit the New York Tenement Museum and experience the building that has been used by successive groups of immigrants - -maybe your own relatives.

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.

Bob Gates might not be the most famous owner of his surname, and he's assuredly not the richest, but at a time when the Iraq conflict teeters on sectarian civil war his job as new Defense Secretary will be paramount for the U.S.'s immediate future.

Comparisons have been made between American under Bush to being analogous to Oceania in Orwell's 1984. But maybe the more apt comparison is that we're living in a Brave New World.

Democrats have taken control of congress and plan on enacting a wave of legislation when entering office, dealing with corruption, terrorism, health care and much more.

Joanne B. Freeman, a social historian, writes an engaging and entertaining book Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic.

New rules intended to reform practice have little effect on actual hours worked. Concerns over errors made due to lack of rest led to rules changes, but new study indicates they have had little effect thus far

Contrasting Hoover's passive leadership, Roosevelt energetically tried everything he could to push the American economy back into action. In a hundred days, he passed over fifteen bills to boost the economy and create new jobs.

Cell phones distract teenage drivers, and lawmakers are trying to solve this problem. New legislation banning cell phone use while driving is being passed in multiple states and is supported by several studies, but may not be effective in practice.

The late actor Christopher Reeve was a tireless advocate of stem cell research in the last decade of his life. The results of a new study our of John's Hopkins Medical School may bring his dream closer to fruition

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.

A look at the new provisions on the Patriot Act likely to pass through the Senate soon.

This article looks at new trends in immigration law in states and at a federal level.

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.