E-Verify is a federal background check system that its proponents intend to be used on every person seeking work in the United States. Once in place, E-Verify would expand to new uses, giving the federal government direct regulatory control of all Americans’ lives through control of proof of identity. It’s being fitted to operate using only databases, so I’ve been referring to it as a 'cardless national ID'"- Jim Harper for Cato @ Liberty. See full article immediately below.
Individual Liberty
REAL ID:
Cato @ Liberty - Cardless National ID and the E-Verify Rebellion
Internet Freedom:
The Hill - Groups urge Congress to take it slow on piracy
IT World - Pentagon gets permission to wage cyberwar; still lacks the capability
Patriot Act:
The Detroit News - Michigan homeland security center expands; foes urge oversight
TSA & Travel Freedom:
Infowars.com - Senate Passes Bill Allowing Airports To Evict TSA Screeners
CNN - Montana airports gets rare TSA concession: Private screeners
Gun Control:
The Washington Post – Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Lift Handgun Purchase Limit
Recording Laws:
Huffington Post - Illinois Eavesdropping Law Under Scrutiny As NATO, G8 Summits Near
Foreign Policy
NATO:
The Telegraph - Britain had to plead with US to take part in Iran flotilla
CNN - NATO: From military alliance to talk shop?
Iran:
ABC News - Iran Calls U.S. Sanctions “Psychological War”
Afghanistan:
Armed Forces Journal - Truth, lies and Afghanistan
ECONOMIC POLICY
Federal Reserve:
Forbes – The Federal Reserve’s Explicit Goal: Devalue the Dollar 33%
Reuters – Fed to Meet This Week on Capital One–ING Deal
International Business Times – Federal Reserve Branch Chief Warns of “Looming Disaster
Energy:
ABC News - Gas prices to spike 60 cents or more by May
CNBC News - Saudi Arabia Will Not Let Oil Go Above $100: Prince
Balanced Budget:
The Washington Times - Miller: The endangered balanced budget
CONSTITUTION
Obamacare:
Forbes – Amicus Briefs Give a Supreme Condemnation of Obamacare
The Telegraph - Roman Catholic leaders criticise Barack Obama over healthcare