Law

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The Constitution Today: Fifth Amendment

The Constitution Today: Fifth Amendment

January 30, 2012

Diane and guests discuss the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees due process of law, protects against self-incrimination and bars unlawful "takings" of private property for public use by the federal government.

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A Call for Fairness in the Tax Code

A Call for Fairness in the Tax Code

January 30, 2012

A call for fairness in the tax code: Understanding why some of the wealthiest Americans legally pay lower rates compared with individuals who earn far less. Diane and guests discuss ideas and prospects for meaningful tax reform.

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Adoptees using DNA to find family.

Adoptees using DNA to find family.

January 26, 2012

Adult adoptees are turning to DNA tests and social media to find biological family members and trace their roots: balancing privacy with the need to know.
Adult adoptees looking for their birth parents have often faced significant...

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Citizens United, Super PACs and the 2012 Presidential Race

January 17, 2012

Citizens United and super PACs: What unrestricted corporate, union and special-interest campaign spending means for the 2012 presidential race.

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Guantanamo Bay Ten Years Later

January 11, 2012

Ten years after the first suspected terrorists arrived, the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is still open and the fate of 171 remaining prisoners is uncertain.

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"I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social Networks and the Death of Privacy"

January 10, 2012

Social networks have empowered us and connected us to people around the world. In the last year, they have even been credited with fostering democracies. But they have also eroded our personal privacy and made us more vulnerable. Data...

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New Catch Limits to Preserve U.S. Fisheries

January 10, 2012

The U.S will be the first in the world to impose catch limits on its fisheries. Diane and guests take a look at what the new regulations will mean for fish populations and commercial and recreational fishing.

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Richard Cordray: What His Appointment Means For The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Richard Cordray: What His Appointment Means For The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

January 9, 2012

Last week, President Obama bypassed congress and appointed Richard Cordray as the chief of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Senate Republicans blocked a confirmation vote on Cordray last month. The recess appointment raised the...

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Copyright Law in the Digital Age

January 5, 2012

Diane and her guests discuss the role of copyright laws, how long a copyright should last, and the challenges of protecting new creative works in the digital age.

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Environmental Outlook: Labels for Genetically Modified Foods

January 3, 2012

In 1992 the FDA ruled against requiring labels for genetically engineered foods. Join us for a panel discussion on the rationale for that decision and why some are urging the FDA to reconsider its stance.

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