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98: USA Freedom Act: Privatization of the Patriot Act
Episode 98
It's law! The USA Freedom Act, which reauthorizes and privatizes portions of the Patriot Act, is being called a victory for privacy... but it's not. …
11 years, 2 months ago
97: Nothing Horrible in March
Episode 97
A resignation, renewed "national emergencies", help for a (very) few veterans, screwing over of VA employees and Native Americans, favors for drug co…
11 years, 3 months ago
96: Fast Tracking Fast Track (Trade Promotion Authority)
Episode 96
Time-sensitive episode! Congress is rushing to pass a bill that would grant the President Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which hands Congress' powe…
11 years, 4 months ago
95: Secret International Regulations (TPA & TPP)
Episode 95
In this special episode, we prepare for the Senate's upcoming push to fast-track multiple "free trade" agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partne…
11 years, 4 months ago
94: A Damage-Free February
Episode 94
A summary of all the bills that passed at least one branch of Congress in February, including six bills destined for a veto and one new law. Please s…
11 years, 5 months ago
93: Our Future in War
Episode 93
In this episode, learn about our global war strategy for the 114th Congress through highlights of two Senate Armed Services Committee hearings. Witne…
11 years, 5 months ago
92: The Story of the DHS Almost-Shutdown
Episode 92
On February 27, 2015 the Department of Homeland Security came within hours of shutting down. In this episode, get the full story, from start to finis…
11 years, 5 months ago
91: DHS Shutdown Averted… For a Week
Episode 91
In this special episode, catch up on all the drama that surrounded the near shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. First, sit on the couch …
11 years, 6 months ago
90: January: Wall Street Gets Some Love
Episode 90
A summary of January, the first month of the 114th Congress. In this episode, a favor for Wall Street is signed into law, the Senate did almost nothi…
11 years, 6 months ago
89: Secrets of the CRomnibus (2015 Budget)
Episode 89
In this episode, we look at the riders added to the must-sign 2015 budget, including favors for Wall Street, unions, agribusiness, the oil and gas in…
11 years, 7 months ago