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Commentary: New FBI Anti-Terror Guidelines
Beth Wellington’s commentary focuses on congressional and public response to the guidelines, related public surveillance actions, and current as well as future ramifications to civil liberties.
Commentary: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007
Beth Wellington focuses on the issue of pay inequity through an exploration of the positions taken by the administration, Congress, the Supreme Court and various journalists.
Commentary: The Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act
Beth Wellington comments on mine safety legislation one year after the Sago Mine disaster.
Analysis of the Energy Bill, the EPA’s Refusal to Grant Waivers and State Laws With Respect to Climate Change
Beth Wellington reviews the contentious debate underway on the state, national and international level, concerning efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.
Commentary: The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007
Beth Wellington discusses the challenges inherent in overhauling tax legislation.
Commentary: Congress Looks Again at FISA
Beth Wellington’s commentary reviews legislative activity, advocacy group positions and news articles related to proposed changes to portions of the Protect America Act.
Commentary on the State Children’s Health Insurance Program
Beth Wellington examines the contentious battle currently underway, on the state and federal level, over increasing health care coverage for non-insured children throughout our country.
Commentary: The Protect America Act and Legislation Related to the Domestic Surveillance Program
Beth Wellington’s commentary examines the rapid introduction and passage of the Protect America Act, and the impact of related legislation on civil liberties in America.
Commentary: The Showdown on Coal-to-Liquid Technology
Beth Wellington provides an overview of coal-to-liquid (CTL) technology and whether it is a viable new energy source. Beth documents the debate over this issue which includes voices from academia, trade associations, lobbyists and members of Congress, who have introduced a plethora of related legislation.