Politics
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7.3KThe House just voted to take away some important consumer rights
(POLITICS) If adopted by the Senate and the President, our banks, credit card companies, student loan companies, and other financial services will...
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8.1KContrary to popular belief, capitalism and climate change are NOT in conflict
(POLITICS) Climate change and capitalism could have a very nice symbiotic relationship.
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8.5KThe Federal Bar Association’s initiative is looking to raise civic engagement with kids
(POLITICS)The Federal Bar Association is working with students across the nation to encourage student's civic engagement and the president spoke with The...
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1.5KSen. Warren introduces Tax Filing Simplification Act – will it get through?
The Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2016 has been introduced as legislation to compel the IRS to develop a more efficient means...
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3.2K3Attorneys General form coalition to sue companies that deny climate change
In an unprecedented strategy to tackle global climate change, a group of state attorneys general have united in a coalition to prosecute...
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1.4KMississippi governor signs same-sex discrimination into law
Just days after a federal judge handed down a decision that overturned the ban on adoptions for same-sex couples in Mississippi, the...
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4.1KDNC Chair backs controversial Payday Loan bill
Payday loans are often seen as risky, but oftentimes for the entrepreneur they can be necessary. Why is the government trying to...
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1.6KHillary Clinton markets designer tees for big bucks
Hillary Clinton has made a bold move with her marketing campaign, offering designer t-shirts for her supporters. What do you think about...
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1.6K“Do Not Track” bill proposed to impact how web data is collected
A new bill proposed, would introduce "Do Not Track" measures that would tell companies whether or not you want them to share...
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1.4K1Clinton camp honors Rosa Parks by putting her in the back of the bus #oops
This is a classic example of high-risk marketing and the backlash that can follow. If your company is holding onto a risky...
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1.7K1How political gridlock raises wage premiums in Washington D.C.
Did you know that Washington D.C.'s wage premiums are 36% higher than the natural average, and that the reason for the dough...
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3.3K5Why California’s population is packing their bags for Texas
While Texas is not the only state opening their arms to California refugees, the taker mentality of California and similar states is...
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5.1KTop 5 most viewed political videos on YouTube this week
Shifts in politics by the week Because the rise of web video is so prevalent, not just in politics but in business...
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2.5K6Democrats angrily call for most powerful man in housing’s resignation
As housing continues to struggle after a massive crash, the most powerful man in housing is taking some heat, and Democrats are...
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Simplest way to write your elected officials – government transparency
Staying informed and taking action Many Realtors rely on annual legal updates classes to stay informed of laws, but when so many...
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How mortgages will stop with a government shutdown – no bucks, no Buck Rogers!
Now that our friends at the Federal Reserve have changed the mortgage pay system for borrowers and broker, there is more “good’...
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Emergency White House budget meeting fails – frank and constructive
According to President Obama, the emergency meeting was “frank and constructive” but the two sides have failed to reach a compromise. “I remain...
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Call to action – if resolution fails, Americans may pay thousands more in annual taxes
Call to action Today, the National Association of Realtors has issued a Call to Action with current NAR President Ron Phipps asking...
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Should the real estate industry self regulate on privacy? [NAR]
A new Congress is in full swing here in Washington and policy agendas are shaping up for 2011. In the technology area,...
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Fannie and Freddie shoveling funds into Wall Street?
Economist Barry Ritholtz reminds us in the video above of the continuing importance of watching Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The housing...
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State of the Union speech broken down – where is housing?
Regardless of political affiliations, it cannot go without note that the housing crisis was not addressed in last night’s State of the...
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Tech Takes the Stage at State of the Union
Did anyone else notice that tech policy played a prominent role in last night’s State of the Union Address? While the overall...
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OpenCongress launches site for state gov’t transparency
As Realtors, the annual legal updates class is not enough to possibly stay informed of the laws that impact your career and...
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2011 in tech policy: predictions for what’s ahead
The 112th Congress was gaveled into session today. Seems like a good time to discuss what we can expect on the technology policy...
