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My Declaration of Concern by John Stoeffler

Our Declaration of Independence cites numerous offenses as justification for the colonies’ intent to seek independence from England. Were Thomas Jefferson alive today I am convinced he would be questioning the legitimacy of many Federal government actions, actions which many have come to believe have more in common with the oppressive hand of King George […]

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Reform of ECPA Balances Privacy With Law Enforcement Needs

As a result of change in technology, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) has come in need of being modernized. Three federal legislators, Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Dean Heller (R-NV), also working with House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as well as Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) […]