3 critical sections in Patriot Act expired June 1. Source article on CNN.com (opens in new tab) Create your own user feedback survey The Patriot Act was passed into law in 2001 after 9/11. 3 key provisions in it allow the NSA to record your phone calls. Those 3 key provisions expired June 1 at midnight. This means the NSA …
Immigration Reform
President uses executive action to make changes on immigration Obama announced executive action on immigration on Thurs. Children born in the US to illegal immigrants gain citizenship. The reforms mean the parents of those kids won’t be deported. The reforms don’t protect anyone who immigrated after 2010. The reforms don’t grant citizenship or a permanent visa. People have to …
Veterans Affairs Overhaul Bill Passed
$16 billion bill wins easy bi-partisan support A horrible wait-list scheme in the Veterans Affairs was revealed this year. Over 63,000 vets never got care. Over 40 died. The House and Senate passed a $16billion VA overhaul bill. The bill is now on its way to President Obama to sign. The bill funds new facilities, more doctors/nurses, and some veterans …