As Americans celebrate Independence Day this month, it’s fitting to ask how much freedom U.S. citizens really have in 2013, and how much we have handed over to the federal government. I won’t say the feds have taken our freedom away from us, because … [Read more...] about Independence Day 2013: Freedom Fighters Wanted
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NEVADA WINS ROUND ONE – NATIONAL GAMBLING IMPACT STUDY COMMISSION
For the last two years, Nevada casino executives have been carefully monitoring the actions of a nine-member federal gambling commission. The congressionally-created panel had the potential to reap havoc on the gaming industry and dramatically change … [Read more...] about NEVADA WINS ROUND ONE – NATIONAL GAMBLING IMPACT STUDY COMMISSION
Consumers Have a Right to Financial Privacy
Electronic commerce has made it possible to purchase virtually anything from the privacy of your own home. But many people still hesitate to use their credit cards to make electronic purchases. While their fears are based on solid reasoning, … [Read more...] about Consumers Have a Right to Financial Privacy