Earlier this month, Congressman Adam Schiff spoke on the timely topics of privacy, security, and Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. presidential election at JOL's 2017 Symposium: Legislating on the World Stage. You can read more about his other speakers' insights here, and watch his remarks below.
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The State of Gun Law and Policy: Symposium Make-Up Panel This Thursday
Join JOL this Thursday, April 16 from 12-1 for a discussion on the state of gun law and policy with expert panelists: Elizabeth Burke from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, New Hampshire State Representative, John Burt, and Rob Luther, an attorney, author, and law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Panera lunch se…
A Clear Solution for Health Care Costs
A Clear Solution for Health Care Costs
Nino Monea[*]
The market for health care is an economist’s nightmare. Many of the market forces that would militate against rising prices in other industries simply do not exist for the health care market in the United States. Sudden injuries and illnesses create demand uncertainty by prevent…
Liar, Liar…Possible Changes Ahead for Lie Detection Legislation
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 rel…
Cash for College? House Committee Advances Tax Breaks for Students
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] Representative…