National ID card proposal sparks debate on freedom and work
A federal commission considers a tamper proof national ID with photo and fingerprints to verify work eligibility. Critics warn it threatens basic freedoms and could weaponize government power, urging rejection to preserve America's tradition of open work and mobility.
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Power companies push into information and cable sectors
Regulators lag as utilities eye fiber optic networks and home control. Duke Power leads North Carolina in Greensboro with plans to wire communities for remote lighting, security, and shopping, while other utilities explore appliance programming and peak pricing. The shift faces old laws and calls for state and local regulatory devolution. John Hood of the John Locke Foundation comments on policy implications.
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Powell Seen Tilting Toward GOP in Virginia Senate Race
Colin Powell is noted as a potential voter for the Republican side in Virginia’s four way U S Senate contest. A donation appears to mark a possible shift as Marshall Coleman runs as an independent with Coleman once serving as state attorney general and previously a Republican.
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Breyer confirmation hearings shape a cautious judicial ethos
Paul Greenberg notes Stephen Breyer frames his ethics stance by divesting from Lloyds of London and insurance stakes. Senators press questions on conflicts of interest and impartiality as Breyer presents a moderate, technically focused vision, with critics labeling the process as a foregone conclusion.
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