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Republican Challengers Seeking Nomination Face Historical Paradigm Shift

To date three candidates have challenged President Donald Trump to the Republican Party nomination for next year’s election. William Weld, former Massachusetts governor, Joe Walsh, one-term Congressman from Illinois’ 8th district, and Mark Sanford, former South Carolina governor, hope to repeat a phenomenon that rarely occurs in American history—wrestle a party’s nomination from an incumbent… Read More Republican Challengers Seeking Nomination Face Historical Paradigm Shift

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The Government Shutdown Continues On, For Naught

The website of the National Park Service displays a disclaimer about the limited service due to the government shutdown. Jeffrey Albertson/Jan. 02, 2019 Briefly Stated: The government shutdown is solely an ignorant escapade in the deeply steeped ignorance of legislative procedure. Because of the impasse, government employees’ salaries are tied up in a demand the… Read More The Government Shutdown Continues On, For Naught

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President Seeks Line Item-Veto; Against High Court Precedent

Even if Congress codifies the President’s authority to line-item veto appropriation bills, without specifically resolving the unconstitutional delegation of budget making authority inherently held by Congress, it would be fair to expect the Supreme Court to intervene, similarly as in Clinton, and strike down the law.… Read More President Seeks Line Item-Veto; Against High Court Precedent

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Breaking Silence, President Sides with Moore

By: Jeffrey Albertson/November 26, 2017 Before departing for Thanksgiving respite this week, President Donald Trump endorsed Alabama Republican Senate Candidate Roy Moore, who has become the center of national attention over allegations of sexual misconduct with at least six different teenagers during his 30s. Answering a question from a pool of reporters, the President said… Read More Breaking Silence, President Sides with Moore

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“Contrite” Press Secretary Stymied by Nazi Gas Comments

Atlanta, GA—April 12, 2017 By: Jeffrey Albertson By the time White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer sat down this morning with MSNBC host Greta Van Susteren for an interview at Newseum, an event evaluating the Trump Administration’s initial 100 days, he was well-steeped in the fallout from comments made at the prior day’s briefing. The episode… Read More “Contrite” Press Secretary Stymied by Nazi Gas Comments

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“Best Interest” Provision Under Review; Fiduciary Rule in Question

“New Fiduciary Rule for Financial Advisers Puts Retirees First, Labor Secretary Says.” Source: Bloomberg April 6, 2016. Atlanta, GA–Feb. 4, 2017 By: Jeffrey Albertson, Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on the Fiduciary Duty Rule, directing the Department of Labor to delay implementation for 180 days to “ examine” and “determine whether it… Read More “Best Interest” Provision Under Review; Fiduciary Rule in Question

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