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Republican Lawmakers in Many U.S. States Push Legislation Aimed at Curbing Mass Protests

Feb 27, 2017: In Arizona, Republican Governor Doug Doucey and Arizona Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard (Republican-Chandler) declared SB 1142 "dead", stating concerns about limiting the rights of free-speech. Mesnard said he alone made … Continue reading Republican Lawmakers in Many U.S. States Push Legislation Aimed at Curbing Mass Protests

President Obama Issues Executive Order Freezing Assets of Seven Venezuela Officials

On March 9, 2015, President Obama issued an executive order freezing the assets of seven Venezuela officials. By issuing this order, Obama puts into effect S.2142 - Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society … Continue reading President Obama Issues Executive Order Freezing Assets of Seven Venezuela Officials