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June 18, 2013
Associated Press
In Ga., a Push to Change Civil Forfeiture Laws
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June 18, 2013
Des Moines Register
Critics, Supporters of State Professional Licensing Sound off at Forum
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June 12, 2013
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DA Spent Funds on Galas, Meals
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June 3, 2013
Louisville Journal-Courier
Kentucky Has Too Many Boards That License
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May 28, 2013
New York Times
A Clash Over Who Is Allowed to Give You a Brighter Smile
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May 28, 2013
Des Moines Register
Why Require a License for American Dream?
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May 28, 2013
Daily Caller
The Myth of the ‘Real IRS Scandal’
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May 28, 2013
Des Moines Register
Where is Iowa's Compelling State Interest?
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May 20, 2013
Des Moines Register
Dental Board's Actions Protect Dentists, Not the Public
Iowa lawmakers often assure their constituents...   More

May 17, 2013
Stossel Show
Government: Small Business Killer
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Washington, D.C.

Tomorrow (June 18), after several years of negotiations, amendments, controversy and re-introductions, the D.C. City Council will finally vote on regulations that will govern the city’s growing food truck scene—but the current proposal, while better than previous versions, needs several improvements before the Council passes it.[…] More
Baltimore County at Crossroads over Food Trucks

Baltimore County may soon pass on an opportunity for greater economic growth and freedom—and delicious, innovative meal options.[…] More

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FOOD FIGHT IN WASHINGTON: Let's Save DC Food Trucks

D.C. is one of the best food-truck cities in the country. That's something city officials should be proud of. But unfortunately, city leaders are considering new restrictions on food trucks that could be used to ban them from serving their customers in many parts of the city. If passed, these restrictions would make D.C. one of the worst cities for food trucks. In addition to reducing options for customers, these restrictions could force many food trucks to lay off employees, relocate to other cities with better laws, or go out of business altogether.

Let's work together to Save DC Food Trucks!

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	Gov't Bully to Citizen Activists: Lie or Face Crippling Fines (2:53) Washington's Public Disclosure Commission, which works to shut down political debate, is now seeking to drastically restrict free civil rights advocacy—advocacy that has guided our nation to live up to its ideals of freedom and justice...
	Puppies & Kittens & Censors…Oh my! Gov't Muzzles Internet Pet Vet (1:31) This Institute for Justice lawsuit involves free speech and Internet freedom while centering on one of the most important unresolved issues in First Amendment law: When does occupational licensing trump the First Amendment?
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	Ending Forfeiture Abuse: How States Can Be Tough on Crime and Respect Property Rights (7:32) Civil asset forfeiture is one of the greatest threats to private property rights in our nation today. Law enforcement can take your property without even charging you with a crime. According to reports from the Institute for Justice, law enforcement..
	Court Gives a Victory to Atlanta Street Vendors by Striking Down Government-Granted Vending Monopoly (2:20) On 12/21/12, Christmas came early for Atlanta vendors Larry Miller and Stanley Hambrick when Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua of the Fulton County Superior Court struck down the city’s Public Vending Management Program. In 2011, the two longtime street vendors wh

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