The New and Improved Military Lending Act

Congress and the Department of Defense (DOD) have enacted laws and regulations, particularly the Military Lending Act (MLA), that protect military personnel and their families from unscrupulous lenders and individuals who provide credit to them.  While soldiers, sailors, and marines are trained for combat and military operations, relatively few have been schooled in dealing with…

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The Dangers of Roadside Debris

Every driver should stay alert, focused, drive defensively, and be aware of the dangers on the road. A significant danger on the road that does not receive much attention is roadside debris, but drivers should take note. Suddenly and unexpectedly, a driver encounters roadside debris: tires, pieces of tires, particularly large pieces of tires on…

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Kids in Trouble with the Law

In the United States, citizens are expected to obey the law. Without the rule of law, our democracy could not stand. While equal justice under the law is the nation’s goal, the law treats adults and juveniles differently. The law deems adults as sufficiently mature to under the consequences of their actions and conduct, but…

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CIA: Practitioners of Torture?

In 1947, Congress created the Central intelligence Agency (CIA) to coordinate and centralize all the intelligence agencies and branches of the United States. The CIA’s goal is to preserve and protect the freedoms of Americans. For some time, the press has scrutinized the CIA. Lately, critics contend that the agency tortured prisoners, but CIA supporters…

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