Political and Legal Law 
Budget office: Obama’s health law reduces deficit – Seattle Times
But that’s not so, the budget office said. The office gave no updated estimate for total deficit reductions from the law, approved by Congress and signed by Obama in 2010. But it did estimate that Republican legislation to repeal the … Continue reading
Budget office: Obama’s health law reduces deficit – Boston Globe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ budget scorekeepers are taking a new look at President Barack Obama’s health care law — and they still say it is expected to reduce federal deficits. It’s the first in-depth look by nonpartisan experts since …
Nonpartisan budget office says Obama’s health law still reduces deficit, fewer will be covered – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — Congress’ budget scorekeepers are taking a new look at President Barack Obama’s health care law — and they still say it is expected to reduce federal deficits. It’s the first in-depth look by nonpartisan experts since the Supreme … Continue reading
US criticizes ‘disturbing’ new Russian law targeting groups that receive foreign money – Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is sharply criticizing a new Russian law requiring non-governmental groups that receive funding from abroad and engage in political activity to register as foreign agents. State Department spokeswoman …
Justice Department investigating Pa. voter ID law – CBS News
The Justice Department is requiring the state to prove that the law does not violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits voting requirements that would disproportionately impact minorities. In a letter sent Monday to Carol …
Justice Department opens investigation into Pennsylvania voter ID law – FOX News
Several states adopted new laws requiring people to show a photo ID when they come to the polls to vote.AP The Department of Justice is investigating whether Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law is discriminatory, according to a letter released Monday.
IRS sizes up political groups’ tax-exempt status – YAHOO!
The Campaign Legal Center, one of the groups seeking IRS action … The 501(c)(4) groups themselves argue that as long as the majority of their work is not overt political campaigning, they qualify for tax-exempt status. In a potential show … Continue reading
Political Figures Weigh In On Gun Laws – WBNG-TV
Democratic Congressional candidate Dan Lamb stated: “Our gun laws must be enforced so they protect the 99.9 percent of gun owners who are law abiding, while also ensuring that mass murderers are no longer able to commit such horrendous crimes.”
IRS Says It Will Examine Rules for Nonprofit Political Activity – Bloomberg
A three-paragraph letter dated July 17 represents the first time the IRS is acknowledging potential problems with political spending by such nonprofits, said David Vance, a spokesman for the Campaign Legal Center. For about a year, the center …
IRS Says It Will Examine Rules for Non-Profit Political Activity – Bloomberg
A three-paragraph letter dated July 17 represents the first time the IRS is acknowledging potential problems with political spending by such non-profits, said David Vance, a spokesman for the Campaign Legal Center. For about a year, the center …
