Among these laws was the Wilderness Act of 1964, which put aside certain federal lands from commercial economic development in order to preserve them in their natural state. ... For instance, the Water Quality Act of 1965, the Clean Air Acts of 1963 and 1967, and the Clean Water Act of 1960. ... During that same year, the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) was signed into law by President Nixon which also required an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for all major federal actions knowingly affecting the quality of the human environment. To enforce federal regulations, the E...

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This party passed the Alien and Sedition Act in 1798. ... The next most important issue is the protection and expansion of borders as well as gain respect from other countries. ... Although, seen as having alternate motives, this act was formed as a result of the Quasi War with France in 1798-1800. ... One of the last more important issues America had to face was protection of our international commerce. ... There are many issues of self-protection, financial independence, and growth at hand. ...

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In 1764, the Sugar Act was issued; this law taxed sugar, textiles, and other goods. One year following this the Stamp Act was put into effect, taxing all legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards. ... Britain thought it only necessary to place troops in America for the safety and protection of their colonies. ... The colonies thought themselves to be capable enough of providing themselves with enough protection, using their own military. ...

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America On January ninth, 2003, the United States Congressed passed the Domestic Security Enhancement Act, also known as the PATRIOT Act II. ... To begin with, the federal government created the PATRIOT Act not to stop terrorism but to win the balance between the powers of the legal system. ... Secondly, the new PATRIOT Act took away a company's right to privacy. ... Section 402 of the PATRIOT II Act is titled "Providing Material Support to Terrorism." ... In return, the companies are receiving liability protection. ...

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This all seemed to work pretty well until recently with the adoption of the Patriot Act. This act was created in response to the terrorist acts of September 11th, 2001. ... From the over-broad definition of domestic terrorism, to the FBI's new powers of search and surveillance, to the indefinite detention of both citizens and non-citizens without formal charges, the principles of free speech, due process, and equal protection under the law have been seriously undermined. It is my hope and belief that one day soon the Patriot Act will be revised to give back the rights and civil liberties ...

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Obama's Affordable Healthcare Act reform began on August 1, 2012, reigniting the uproar from religious institutions. ... The ventilation and air-conditioning business argues that their rights given by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom were violated. ... Judge Kane's ruling was based on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, that states that any "substantial burden" placed on religious beliefs having a "compelling government interest" and be the "least restrictive means" of advancing that interest. ... Mitt...

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The protective tariffs sole purpose was to ensure the growth, development, and protection of American companies from overseas competition. ... South Carolina, in direct disregard to the constitution, violated its provisions, by using an act such as nullification to rid themselves of the burden of a new tax. ...

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