The Insurrection Act was originally passed in 1807 to amend previous laws authorizing the organization of militias. The Act as passed back then permitted the use of military force against foreign invaders or domestic uprisings. We’ll examine the specific rules of the act below. The Act was amended following the Civil War. At the same […]
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The passage of a second stimulus bill in 2020 in response to the global coronavirus pandemic was considered historic; with a third stimulus comes what some feel to be the most ambitious relief package yet. Approved by the Senate but passed strictly along party lines, the measure passed to the House of Representatives to be […]
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Of the two biggest expenses incurred each year by the federal government, Social Security and defense spending are the largest. The U.S. military budget is set annually and stretches across a wide range of fiscal responsibilities, including funding for daily military operations, investing in infrastructure, research and development, establishing strategic partnerships, and much more. Establishing […]
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What is the 25th Amendment? This addition to the United States Constitution was deemed necessary in the wake of two separate issues in the White House; the poor health of President Dwight Eisenhower who had major heart attacks while in office, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Before the 25th Amendment there was […]
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Every year, the government must create a defense budget that includes a wide range of considerations. Known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), this legislation authorizes funds for all DoD missions, procurements, and programs. But the NDAA can also include modifications (where submitted) to DoD policies, the creation or expansion of certain programs, and […]
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The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 was passed by the 115th Congress on Dec. 31, 2018, when the measure became Public Law No: 115-407. This legislation provides needed relief for students attending classes on the GI Bill, requires a VA-provided proof-of-income for GI Bill students who are looking for housing, and requires standardized […]
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Updated May 2, 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 is a historic economic relief bill created to offset the financial impact of the global coronavirus pandemic of 2020. It passed the House and the Senate, and was signed into law by the President on Friday, March 27, 2020. After […]
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) guarantees free testing for COVID-19, establishes paid leave for employees, increases Unemployment Insurance, increases federal funding for Medicaid, and expands existing programs to help provide food assistance for families across the country. The FFCRA was passed to ensure that individuals throughout the United States have access to health […]
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The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act extends legal authority to the Public Health Service (PHS) Act to provide immunity from liability related to the manufacturing, testing, development, distribution, administration and use of medical measures against the following: Chemical and biological agents of terrorism Radiological and nuclear agents of terrorism Disease epidemics and pandemics […]
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The Stafford Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1988 expanding aid to encompass a direct plan for state and local organizations to deliver relief to the general public during times of emergency or major disaster. History of the Stafford Act The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act was amended […]
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