Safety
California public safety is critical to economic, social, and civil stability. As the state faces crippling deficits, independent voters are looking for solutions that combine fiscal discipline with high quality California public service. During severe economic downturns, some services must be cut out of necessity, even while crime rises and disasters strike. As a result, creativity, quality, and citizen vigilance must make-up for a decrease in funding, California public safety services, and payrolls. Protecting our people, land, and resources in a fiscally efficient manner are crucial issues for independent-minded voters.
Recently America has witnessed two notable acts of— what some are calling— domestic terrorism. Most recent was the
New America Foundation, an American based think tank, has claimed that nearly 33% of those killed by drones in Pakistan have been civilians. This report corroborates
In light of China increasing its defense spending 7.5% this year, the Wall Street Journal conducted a
According to a recent Fox News poll, 60% of voters believe military force will be necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. 51% of independents, 51% of Democrats, and 75% of Republicans think a military strike will be required to thwart Iranian development of
It's been a busy week for food policy on Capitol Hill. Committees have already been convened to discuss antibiotic abuse in the meat industry (commendable) and improving the nutrition of school lunches (intriguing). Today starts a series of lobbying days for Senate Bill 510.
Starbucks, replying to a petition from a gun control group, has said it will not ban the carry of handguns in its stores, if permitted by local law.
President Obama signed a one-year extension of several key provisions of the Patriot Act. Obama's signature follows passage in both the House and Senate, as CAIVN contributor, Thomas Sbrega, pointed out on Friday.
Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) is proposing legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration sweeping new authority over the dietary supplement industry.
Last December, when several provisions of the Patriot Act were set to expire, Congress instead extended the sunset clause to the end of February. With this extension, as with any extension, one would assume that further debate was their primary motive. As with previous extensions of the Act, serious debate addressing public grievances was never undertaken.
Obama pledged to shut down Guantanamo Bay by the end of his first year as President. One year later, Guantanamo Bay is still open and may remain so for an indefinite period of time. Legal logistics and a strong, conservative backlash have hampered efforts to close down the US military base located in communist Cuba.
