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The Rocket Docket: Legislating Science Out of Public Policy Rhetorically, little resistance exists for U.S. policy-makers to use science fairly and justly in creating the laws of the land. Procedurally, however, that is certainly not the case.   |
Chemistry World
April 24, 2015
Rebecca Trager |
Science skirmishes continue on Capitol Hill A proposal by Republicans in the US Congress to reauthorize landmark legislation surrounding science and technology funding is being met with fierce backlash from scientific groups, as well as Democrats. |
Chemistry World
May 14, 2015
Matthew Gunther |
Panel of top scientists set to advise European commission The European commission has announced plans to form an independent panel of seven leading scientists, who will provide advice on scientific issues in Europe. |
U.S. Banker
August 2010
Alan Kline |
A Misguided Swipe at Fees Critics of regulatory reform might say that many of its provisions don't go far enough in reining in banks or protecting consumers. As is, this is one that goes way too far. |
Geotimes
May 2006
Constantine & Wilkinson |
Translating Science Into Informed Policies To discuss how to get more scientific integrity into policy-making, graduate students at the University of California in Santa Barbara held a panel discussion with the hopes of raising awareness about political interference in government science. |
Inc.
April 2007
Kate Ackley |
Possible Democratic Partners? A brief look at how the agenda of four Democrats effects U.S. businesses. |
Salon.com
March 21, 2001
Jake Tapper |
Campaign reform diary Day 2 of the Senate's debate over campaign finance reform. Even a mild-mannered amendment can be a "poison pill" in disguise. |
Salon.com
March 20, 2001
Jake Tapper |
Campaign reform diary Day 1: A march, some speeches and a noble old lady. But the good vibes can't last. |
Chemistry World
November 10, 2015
Anthony King |
Europe picks its panel of seven scientific advisers The scientific advice mechanism is charged with offering independent scientific advice to the commission and replaces the post of chief scientific adviser. |
Investment Advisor
June 2010
Melanie Waddell |
Next Steps for Congressional Action Reconciliation of reform bills looms. Will Schapiro get fiduciary authority she wants? |
Salon.com
March 27, 2001
Jake Tapper |
Poison Paul? Passed by the Senate, Paul Wellstone's amendment to McCain-Feingold could kill tough campaign finance reform this year. Do the Democrats really want to clean up politics? |
InternetNews
May 6, 2004
Roy Mark |
Senate Blocks Anti-Offshoring Measures Democrats fail to limit foreign dividend tax breaks backed by Intel and Microsoft. |
InternetNews
May 13, 2004
Roy Mark |
Senate Approves Tech Corporate Tax Break Legislation calls for one-year reduction in foreign dividend taxes from 35 percent to 5.25 percent. |
InternetNews
April 28, 2004
Roy Mark |
McCain Blasts Access Tax Ban Maneuvers Arizona senator calls an amendment to Internet access tax bill a 'parliamentary charade,' as the deadline for compromise looms. |
InternetNews
January 4, 2007
Roy Mark |
Dems Go Virtual to Promote New Agenda Second Life press conference promotes network neutrality and online posting of bills before votes. |
Geotimes
August 2006
Steven Quane |
It's Not Hairspray: America's Need for Science Education We are facing real and immediate energy and environmental challenges that require genuine and progressive leadership to solve. Greater public understanding of science and sound scientific processes have the potential to transform our society. |
Geotimes
May 2003
David Applegate |
Another Stab at Energy Legislation With Republicans now in control of both chambers, energy legislation is a top priority of the House and Senate leadership. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2010
Tim Beyers |
Weekly Walk of Shame: Dick Durbin A witch hunt here won't solve human rights issues in China. Sen. Durbin announced a plan to hold hearings about tech companies' operating policies in Internet-restricting countries. |
U.S. Banker
July 2011
Rob Blackwell |
About That Repeal... Why Dodd-Frank Isn't Going Anywhere A rollback of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law is a pipe dream. It was one from the beginning. |
Salon.com
June 30, 2000
Jake Tapper |
Campaign reform chic What made 33 Republicans suddenly change their minds about a bill that cracks down on stealth PACs? |
AFP eWire
April 28, 2008 |
IRA Rollover Provision Introduced by Key Senators The chair and ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee have introduced comprehensive tax legislation that includes an extension of the IRA Rollover provision until Dec. 31, 2009. |
AFP eWire
August 20, 2007 |
New Charitable Regulations Not High Priority for Finance Chair Senator Baucus indicated his support for extending the IRA Rollover provision, but was less enthusiastic about extending the provision to different types of groups and increasing the amount donors can give. |
InternetNews
March 2, 2010 |
Durbin to Introduce Internet Freedom Bill Senate leader blasts tech industry for bowing to pressure from foreign governments to censor Internet content, pledges to introduce legislation to impose civil or criminal penalties on complicit tech companies. |
BusinessWeek
June 24, 2010
Schmidt & O'Connor |
How Russell Simmons Out-Lobbied Big Banks The hip-hop superstar also sells debit cards -- and won a fee exemption for his UniRush card. |
AFP eWire
March 8, 2004 |
Care Act Given New Life as Amendment to Jobs Bill The Charity Aid, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act has been offered as an amendment to the Manufacturing Jobs Creation Act, giving the charitable incentives bill new life and an opportunity for approval in Congress. |
InternetNews
May 25, 2007
Roy Mark |
Senate Votes to Hike H1-B Visa Fees Amendment to immigration bill draws sharp opposition from tech coalition. |
Searcher
March 2007
Mary Alice Baish |
Librarians as Change Agents: How You Can Help Influence Public Policy in the 110th Congress Key library issues for the 110th Congress. |
