Liar, Liar…Possible Changes Ahead for Lie Detection Legislation Jenna Tynan[*]   Most of us experience the distinct pleasure of completing a job application at some point in our lives. One can expect standard questions including name, address, and employment history. Depending on the state, employers may or may not ask questions related to an applicant’s…

Cash for College? House Committee Advances Tax Breaks for Students Sean Morrison[*]   With students long gone on summer break, the House Committee on Ways and Means recently advanced legislation by a vote of 22-13 that combines several of the existing tax incentives for higher education into one unified tax credit.[2] Representatives Diane Black (R-TN) and Danny…

Prescription for Paternalism Jenna Tynan[*]   Multiple commentators have weighed in on the relative merits of the long-awaited Obamacare implementation.[2] Both perspectives, however, have shown that any legislation’s impact is determined not only by the text of the act but also by the parties affected. A recent personal experience at the doctor’s office demonstrates the reactionary…

Student Loan Debt: Expansion of Borrowers’ Rights? Kellen Wittkop[*]   College students navigate a constant balancing act of managing the many stresses that accompany enrollment at any institution of higher learning: classes, activities, job searches, etc. But one of the largest causes of anxiety for students is something that often looms largely in the shadows…