"President Trump declared a $12 billion program of farm subsidies to aid farmers hurt by his escalating trade war with China. Proponents argue that the subsidies are necessary since net farm income has declined. Opponents say that the farmers who are not even producing are getting...
"Economic stimulus is the monetary policy made by the government to support the economy in the times of recession. In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed by the Congress in response to the 2008 financial crisis. It included using the funds more...
"There is a growing debate in the United States regarding overtime pay. Those in favor believe that a rule is essential due to inflation to reward the hard-working people. Opponents argue that such rules hurt employers and force them to cut their employee’s hours. What do...
"Unions are associations that negotiate with corporations, businesses and other organizations on behalf of labors. Unions can help workers in realizing their rights. They mostly demand increased pay and benefits for workers and help them with grievance resolution. However, Unions have their own hierarchy and because...
"Lobbying continues to be the single most popular post-Congress career choice for retiring members. One in six lawmakers who left office after the 2016 election became lobbyists. President Donald Trump signed an executive order demanding every political appointee to sign an anti-lobbying pledge as a condition...
"The U.S. Constitution does not restrict convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. States may bar convicted felon candidates from securing statewide and local offices. Those in favor believe that convicted felons after their...
"Federal law does not allow Corporations and labor unions to donate money directly to candidates or national party committees." However, there are multiple loopholes which political parties take advantage of and flout the policies. NAACP, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, and National Rifle Association are well-known...
"In 1971, the United States lowered the federal voting age from 21 to 18, because 18-year-olds could serve in armed forces but not vote. Nowadays, teenagers are showing great interest in politics. Technological advancements have made them better informed than ever. Studies of cold cognition have...
"Currently, under the relevant federal and state laws all tax returns are private, including politicians. However, there is a growing debate on whether political and presidential candidates be required to release their recent tax returns or not. Those in favor consider this essential to ensure that...
"Initially, the F-35 was proposed as a stealth fighter jet and was considered a valuable addition to the U.S Military, serving the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy. Production of F-35 will be the most expensive military weapons program in world history, at around US$1.5...
"Megamergers happen through the acquisition, merger, consolidation or combination of two existing corporations. It is usually considered a threat, as the corporation maintain control over a massive chunk of market share in its industry. It gives them exclusive power, which eventually suffocates the competitors. But it...
"Public spending helps people procure better living standards. But, on the other hand, the nation is also under debt. Should the government think about paying off the deficit by cutting the benefits to the public? Those in favor propose a strategical reduction of public spending to...
"Welfare benefits come with a pre-decided share for everyone. Not everybody is eligible under distinct categories. But, are these restrictions fair? Opponents think these restrictions should be increased so that the benefits reach the ones truly in need. Those in favor argue that these benefits should...
"Universal basic income program is being discussed widely. Critics believe that it might make people passive, which will lead to infinite poverty. People will get used to living on a limited income and will lack the drive to achieve. Proponents believe that it will encourage...
"In his election campaign, Donald Trump vowed to declare war against ISIS. The United States is already in a war-like state with ISIS in Syria. More than 2000 ground troops are stationed in the conflict zone. Those in favor of declaring war consider it an immediate measure...
"In the recent past, Edward Snowden and Wikileaks have brought forward a series of evidence confirming that NSA used surveillance to observe the emails and phone calls of its closest European allies. This led to a severe diplomatic crisis between ally nations. Those in favor continue...
"The new ‘Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017’ bill passed on January 1, 2018, is making many people happy. With corporates making more money, wages are expected to increase. People are expected to become more prosperous. But what will really happen? When this happened in...
"The opportunities for trade and travel with Cuba was opened by Obama’s regulatory reforms. Increased commercial and tourism activity has been recorded since then. President Donald Trump has repeatedly hinted that if he is unable to get a better deal, he might curb the existing one....
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