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2016
What is an Omnibus Bill?
June 27, 2016, 2:31 p.m.
June 27, 2016, 2:31 p.m.
Have you seen a recent headline about Congress passing an omnibus bill? Curious about what this obscure sounding piece of legislation is? Below we provide a non-partisan explanation of omnibus bills.....
The Plan to Close Guantanamo Bay
April 21, 2016, 2:25 p.m.
April 21, 2016, 2:25 p.m.
For years, the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, located in Cuba, has been used by the United States government to house potential threats to national security. Throughout its existence, it has been met with numerous accusations, scandals, and an ongoing debate over alleged human rights violations. Recently, President Barack Obama proposed a plan to effectively shut down the facility.
