Year: 2012

Government ID Needed to Buy Drain Cleaner in Illinois, But Not to Vote

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Black Conservative Sees Hypocrisy in Legislative Opposition to Similar Safeguards for Electoral Process Washington, D.C. - Project 21 spokesman Stacy Swimp is criticizing Illinois lawmakers for requiring people who purchase caustic substances such as drain cleaner to present government-issued ID ...

Illinois Residents Need ID to Buy Drano, But Not to Vote

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One of the more controversial laws enacted at the beginning of 2012 is one in Illinois that requires people who purchase caustic substances such as drain cleaner to present government-issued identification to the store clerk, who then makes a detailed ...

Leading Free-Market Group Calls on Obama Administration to Withdraw “Guidance” Warning Employers Against Asking Prospective Employees if they Have a High School Diploma

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Federal Warning May Increase High School Students' Dropout Rate, Group Warns Washington, D.C. - The National Center For Public Policy Research is criticizing an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance letter warning employers who require a high school diploma as a ...

Obama Administration Urges Students to Drop Out

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Throughout his tenure, President Obama and his administrators have often promised to pivot their focus to job creation.  At most, this has been – and remains – an empty promise. From the stimulus bill (which had a crowding out effect ...

Planned Parenthood

Introduction Planned Parenthood Federation of America (Planned Parenthood) is one of the largest abortion providers in the world. In fiscal year 2006-2007, Planned Parenthood performed 289,570 abortions.[1] In its 2007-2008 fiscal year, Planned Parenthood performed 305,310 abortions.[2] Planned Parenthood performs one out ...

Project 21’s Shelby Emmett Slams Using Civil Rights to Avoid Competition

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Arguments have begun in a trial that pits some students and alumni of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the state of Maryland against that state’s educational system. The plaintiffs complain that Maryland education officials haven’t set aside the ...

Occupy Occupy DC to Call for Reductions in Federal Spending at March 2 Events

Occupy Occupy DC to Call for Reductions in Federal Spending at March 2 Events WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Members of the National Center for Public Policy Research's "Occupy Occupy D.C." street team will rally against federal overspending Friday at noon in ...

Target Shareholders Wanted for Project to Fight Crony Capitalism and Protect Liberty

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As many of our readers know, the National Center for Public Policy Research fights crony capitalism and left-wing activities by some of America's biggest corporations. One of the ways we do this is by submitting shareholder proposals for consideration at ...

Steven Crowder Video: Dark Knight Rises… Against Occupiers?!

The Dark Knight (aka Steven Crowder) is taking on the newest plague on Gotham City: The Occupiers! The Dark Knight has some striking news for the Occupiers: "If we taxed all the millionaires and billionaires in this country - like ...

Occupy Occupy D.C. to Promote Electric Car Through Hypnotic Suggestion

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Michelle Obama Announces Post-White House Plans The First Lady announced her post-White House plans this week: partnering with a liberal food policy group. Why can't she fight hunger without resorting to partisanship? More on Michelle Obama's plans after White House ...

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