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President Approves New Laws on Trade Secrets and Surveillance

Jan 07, 2013 -The 113th Congress is officially underway. However, some old business from the 112th Congress is only now reaching President Barack Obama’s desk. He recently signed two bills, one on trade secrets and one on surveillance, into law.

Bills on Maritime Security and Baggage Screening Await President Obama's Signature

Dec 17, 2012 -Congress has presented a Coast Guard authorization bill and a bill on airline baggage screening to President Obama for his signature. The President is expected to sign both measures into law.

New Federal Laws Address Whistleblowers and Border Security

Dec 10, 2012 -President Barack Obama recently signed two bills into law. One of the laws improves security along the U.S. border with Mexico while the other expands whistleblower protections for federal employees.

Government Takes Steps to Address Discrimination Against Pregnant Employees

Oct 01, 2012 -A new bill would require employers to accommodate the limitations of pregnant workers and the EEOC makes pregnancy discrimination a key part of it’s strategic plan for 2012-2016.

Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Domestic Terrorism

Sep 24, 2012 -The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing last week to explore domestic terrorism in light of the shooting in a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in August. Lawmakers asked witnesses to discuss the rise of hate crimes and domestic terrorism, as well as share ways the government can combat such threats.

Whistleblower Bills Would Protect Private Sector Employees

Sep 21, 2012 -Two bills introduced in Congress last week would extend protection to whistleblowers who expose mismanagement, fraud, or abuse in the private sector.

Cybersecurity Legislation Revised in Light of Opposition

Jul 23, 2012 -Sen. Joe Lieberman has revised a bill to make mandatory cybersecurity provisions optional. Lieberman submitted the revised bill in hopes of getting Senate approval.

House Passes Appropriations Bill, Blocks Certain Programs

May 14, 2012 -The House of Representatives has passed an appropriations bill (H.R. 5326) that provides funding for several agencies but blocks implementation and enforcement of several key programs, including those that deal with age discrimination and the use of arrest and conviction records in preemployment screening.

Interrupting the Wash Cycle

Feb 06, 2012 -There's been progress in the fight against money laundering with compliance efforts at banks, new regulations, and global efforts to crack down on tax havens. But criminals continue to innovate, and they tend to adapt more quickly than the law.

Law Enforcement Come Out Against National Right-To-Carry Act

Sep 14, 2011 -Law enforcement and local officials say states shouldn’t be forced to honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits.
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