Monthly Archives: March 2011

S02E08: The Situation in Libya

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

We gave you a sneak preview of this episode on Thursday. This week we examine the details of the no-fly zone over Libya established on March 17th. Though there has been wide speculation about what is not allowed under this … Continue reading →

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UN Security Council Resolution 1973

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

There has been a lot of talk in recent days about just what exactly is allowed under the United Nations Security Council resolution issuing a no-fly zone over Libya. We want to make sure everyone has a clear grasp of … Continue reading →

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S02E07: EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

This week, we explore how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to regulate the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG’s) after a 2007 Supreme Court ruling declared that GHG’s meet the standard of an air pollutant. These new regulations take effect … Continue reading →

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Unemployment Insurance Extension Update

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

We’re doing something a little different this week. Last season, we examined S. 3706, the Americans Want to Work Act, which would have extended unemployment benefits. Since the House version of it failed to pass, the effort has been renewed … Continue reading →

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S02E06: H.J. Res. 44

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

This week’s summary takes a look at House Joint Resolution 44, the continuing resolution that funds the government through March 18th while Congress continues to negotiate the budget for FY2011. This budget fight is the hot topic in DC, seeing … Continue reading →

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