Congress

Why America Needs a Jobs Bill
Without immediate action from Congress on jobs, there will continue to be uncertainty in global financial markets, which will undermine long-term economic growth and private sector job creation.
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Why We Need Patent Reform
The American economy our generation is inheriting needs a vibrant base of innovation to compete in the global market. But without patent laws that support entrepreneurial endeavors, ideas will go no further than the drawing board. Reform...
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What Should the Debt 'Super Committee' Do?
Now that the debt ceiling has been raised, the raucous debate over the looming debt crisis should die down, right? Wrong! We have barely begun the real debate over America's fiscal problems. As many are reporting, much of the heavy lifting...
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As a Young Professional, which do you feel is most important for Congress to address?
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Rangel Walks Out of Hearing
Rep. Charles Rangel (D., NY-15) stormed out of his ethics trial this morning after he announced he could no longer afford the legal fees to maintain his defense.
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SAJA Convention job fair Not So Equal: Unpaid and Unprotected Interns
No student intern should be stripped of the right to equal protection under the law from discrimination and harassment.
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Let's Pay Today
Today, the Senate Finance Committee released a 50-plus page release of options to pay for comprehensive health care reform. The options are divided into those reforming the Medicaid and Medicare payments systems, those modifying current...
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The Illiterate State?
Congress recently began considering and debating credit card reform and consumer protection. While the practices of credit card issuers certainly appear despicable and worthy of Congressional focus, I believe this debate ...
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