July 28, 2018 As reported today by Janna Winter of the Boston Globe, Federal air marshals have begun following ordinary US citizens not suspected of a crime or on any terrorist watch list and collecting extensive information about their movements and behavior under a new domestic surveillance program that is drawing criticism from within the agency. The previously undisclosed … [Read more...]
Another Trumped up Hearing. Enough Already!
Once again, members of the House Judiciary Committee are holding another hearing regarding the Clinton emails. Observing nearly five hours of the questioning of Assistant Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Chris Wray it became clear Republican members do not understand the job of these agencies. These agencies have guidelines that must be followed. The … [Read more...]
Harris Statement Opposing Stopgap Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement today on her vote against the motion to invoke cloture on the stopgap spending bill: “Our government made a promise to our Dreamers and it is long past time that we kept that promise. … [Read more...]
Harris, Feinstein Demand Information on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Prosecute Elected Officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee where she stated the Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into prosecuting elected officials from states like California, U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) sent a letter demanding additional … [Read more...]
Senators Introduce Bill to Empower State AG Enforcement for National Banks
WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Accountability for Wall Street Executives Act of 2017, on December 22. The bill will allow state attorneys general and other state law enforcers to issue subpoenas during the course of investigations regarding compliance with … [Read more...]
New Tax Law prohibits Early Payment of 2018-19 Property Taxes
San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector cannot accept payments for 2018-19 property taxes in advance Because of the recent Federal Tax Reform legislation, many San Luis Obispo County residents are attempting to make advance payments of next year’s annual property taxes (for Fiscal Year 2018-19), hoping to take deductions for calendar year 2017 federal and State income taxes. … [Read more...]
How Will the Tax Bill Effect You?
According to Citizens for Responsible Tax Reform, as of October 18, 2017, the U.S. National Debt stood at $20.3 trillion, the highest it has ever been since the end of World War II. If we continue on our current path, our crushing debt burden will cause a higher cost of living, contribute to slower wage growth, and pose a risk to our national security. Fiscally responsible … [Read more...]
