The two companies were basically owned by the same individuals, so the company officials pocketed millions of dollars in profits from the excess or kickbacks of the ultra high bills (Berger, Free and Searles 341). ... It should be obvious that "soft money" is a growing problem and dare I say threat to our system and idea of "free" elections in the United States. ... It is important to note that these people control large amounts of money and are often referred to as "clients" by some government officials (Bean 119). ...

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The very language of the Constitution and Bill of Rights suggest that, though created with Christian morals in the back of their minds, the framers of the Constitution intended America to be a nation free from any one religious authority. ... However, to say that the colonies were free from religious persecution is far from truth. ... In 1689, Great Britain had passed a religious Act of Toleration, but this meant little for American colonies.4 In his Notes on the State of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson highlighted the fact that in 17th century Virginia, it was punishable for "parents to refuse...

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"___________" (Micronesia): A New State for the Union The United States" offshore territories in Micronesia of Guam, the CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands), the FSM (Federated States of Micronesia), the Marshall Islands and Palau all have dependent relationships on the United Stat...

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Libertarianism is the political philosophy rooted in the belief that people should be allowed to live their lives as they see fit, free from government coercion and regulation--so long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others. ... Furthermore, any interference in free commerce and laissez-faire economics by government would prove to be harmful. ... On that note, we are constantly reminded that our government, our politicians and our beaurocrats all act in the best interest of the public. ...

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Often considered the decision most important to the future of America, the case dealt with the subject of a state tax on note issues of the Bank of the United States, which had been slotted in by Congress in 1816. ...

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