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    Do We Need a New Law to Make Stealing Illegal?

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    December 10, 2012 at 2:38 pm

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    Everyone agrees that stealing should be a crime. Theft has been an offense in every society that has recognized property rights. Theft was a crime under the English common law; every state outlaws theft today; and theft of federal property (or property in interstate commerce) is a crime under federal … More

    The SAFE DOSES Act: A Redundant Law and an Empty Gesture

    August 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm

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    The SAFE DOSES Act, which just passed the House, makes stealing medical equipment a federal crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine. There is no doubt that conduct of the kind mentioned in the SAFE DOSES Act is wrong and should be punished criminally. … More

    How Lisa Jackson Stole $11,000 from Every American Household

    April 23, 2009 at 9:46 am

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    As we reported this morning, EPA administrator Lisa Jackson was forced to admit she had not even read the Waxman-Markey carbon taxing bill before her agency released a report claiming the economic impact of cap and trade legislation would be “modest.” Asked how the EPA could produce a report on … More

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    Morning Bell: What Did Apple Do Wrong?

    Members of Congress called Apple executives to testify on Capitol Hill yesterday. Why? Because the company makes money overseas, and some Senators want to get their hands on the cash. A Senate subcommittee accused the company of “shifting” profits from the U.S. to other countries and avoiding paying taxes. But … More

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