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Should we lower the drinking age?
0 Comments Published by clay August 20th, 2008 in U.S. Politics, State and Local Politics.Drinking agePomona College is one of about 120 liberal arts colleges that are part of the Amethyst Initiative calling on lawmakers nationwide to discuss changing the drinking age from 21 to 18.Will lowering the age make college students more responsible drinkers? This seems to be the motivation.
Judge rules that “early termination fees” are illegal
0 Comments Published by clay July 31st, 2008 in U.S. Politics, State and Local Politics.I have been waiting for someone to challenge the early termination fees in court. Sprint will probably appeal, so this is not decided yet.Nevertheless, I think phone companies will find a way to pass on the cost to us. In one of the most significant legal rulings in the tech industry this year, a Superior […]
Leadership PACs key to political funding
0 Comments Published by clay July 29th, 2008 in U.S. Politics, State and Local Politics.PACs key to political funding Most political candidates now fund their campaigns through what are called “leadership political action committees.”
BARACK OBAMA: Instead of forcing us to rely on millions from Washington lobbyists and special interest PACs, you’ve fueled this campaign with donations of $5, $10, $20 — whatever you can afford.
It’s true Obama’s campaign hasn’t taken money […]


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