If you live in Texas, there is no way to avoid hearing about newly drafted voter id laws. The law mentioned would require a valid state identification card for anyone who is casting a ballot in the election. Supporters believe this will prevent voter fraud and opponents believe this is a tactic to discourage young and minority voters.  Wisconsin, Michigan, and South Carolina are a few other states that have found themselves in midst of similar debate. Historic organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P) have wasted no time opposing the passing...

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You may have seen headlines about the Fast & Furious controversy; this time it isn't another movie featuring Vin Diesel or Ludacris. This controversy is surrounding Attorney General Eric Holder. Yesterday a house committee voted to hold Holder in contempt of Congress, in relation to his failure to turnover sensitive documents in connection with a weapons sting titled "Fast and Furious". The sting operations were implemented between 2006-2011 surrounding gun trafficking between bordering states in the South & Southwest sectors of the United States and Mexico. The House Government Oversight...

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