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032 - What's in a Defense Spending Bill? - HR. 5515
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***Sorry for no episode last week. We had a whole episode planned out, but we ended up scrapping it on recording day because we didn't feel comfortable with some of our research. We'll be continuing the weekly uploads again.*** On this episode, we talk about parts of the 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, otherwise known as HR. 5515, which passed th…
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031 - Net Neutrality: CTRL-Z on the FCC - S.J.Res 34
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On this episode, we talk about the recent Senate Joint Resolution that overturned the FCC's repeal of net neutrality. Fun times with double negatives. Sources: S.J.Res. 34 Joint Resolutions vs. Bills Tech Policy Corner Article Google Peering and their CDN Wired Article Christian Coalition and Net Neutrality New York Times Article Paid Prioritizatio…
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030 - The Right to a Trial in Guantanamo Bay
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On this episode, we use current events to segue into a discussion on the Detainee Treatment Act and Supreme Court cases involving Guantanamo Bay detainees. Sources: Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 Washington Post Article New York Times Article Huffington Post Article Cornell Law: Habeas Corpus Vox Article CIA Torture Report Haspel Hearing Clip --Ham…
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029 - The Rat Race in Space - HR. 2809
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On this episode, we talk about the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, along with its ramifications to the Outer Space Treaty. Sources: HR. 2809 The Week Article Outer Space Treaty Moon Express SPACE Act of 2015 Paper on Outer Space Treaty Republic Policy Committee Kevin McCarthy House Speech Music: (in chronological order) Pacific Hike --…
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028 - Revamping the IRS [Part 2] - HR. 5445
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This is Part 2 of a two part series on the IRS. In this episode, we discuss the 21st Century IRS Act, a bill that would mandate the improvement of cybersecurity in the IRS. Prepare for Mike to talk too much. Sources: HR. 5445 Historical Highlights of the IRS Tax Policy Center The Hill Article NPR Article CBS News Article Republic Policy Committee F…
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