Freedom Lawyers of America

 Patriot Act gaining in popularity?
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Seattle Times
   "[T]he [USA Patriot] act suddenly has emerged as a
   cornerstone of Bush's re-election campaign, while
   Democratic rival Sen. John Kerry and others have toned
   down their criticism. The Patriot Act is proving to be
   more popular in opinion polls than once expected ..."
   (4/26/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/862714502.htmlIRS gives state tax thugs names of "tax shelter abusers"
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Capital Times
   "The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has given the Wisconsin
   Department of Revenue the names of more than 300 firms
   and individuals suspected of being involved in abusive
   income tax shelters. .... In addition, the IRS supplied
   3,500 names to California officials. .... The new list
   of possible tax cheats comes at a time when [WI] state
   government may be facing a $277 million budget gap ..."
   (4/26/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/840780596.html
Austria turns toward socialism in presidential election
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BBC
   "Opposition candidate Heinz Fischer has been elected
   Austrian President -- the first Social Democrat to hold
   the largely ceremonial post since 1986. .... During the
   campaign Mr Fischer .... stressed his commitment to
   Austria's neutrality and to the country's welfare
   state." (4/25/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/832449603.html
Virginia woman loses suit over SSN use
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The Daily Press
   "A Hampton [VA] couple's attempt to disassociate themselves
   from their Social Security numbers because of their
   religious beliefs was dealt a legal setback ... when a
   judge convicted Leslie Carmichael of driving without a
   valid license." (4/24/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/798014292.html

 New Hampshire busybody wants state troopers to stop more drivers
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SeacoastOnline
   "[NH] Assistant Safety Commissioner Earl Sweeney says ....
   '[I]f you ride around for eight hours and you're
   observant that you should find somebody to stop every
   hour or two.' .... He said troopers should hand out more
   tickets for stop-sign and solid-line violations, and
   make more stops for missing a license plate, rolling on
   bald tires or not showing brake lights." (4/26/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/838560385.html

Rhode Island nannies to tie youth driving to other behavior?
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Boston.com
   "[RI] State lawmakers are considering a bill to cut down on
   school truancy. The bill would give Family Court the
   authority to suspend a student's driving privileges if
   the juvenile has skipped school. Authorities also could
   act on a driver's license for certain behavior, such as
   possession of cigarettes or alcohol ..." (4/26/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/850212260.html

Oregon doctors nannied on obesity prevention
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Oregon Statesman Journal
   "The Oregon Medical Association's ruling House of Delegates
   urged doctors to take a more aggressive stance on
   preventing obesity. .... 'This epidemic is real, hits
   very close to home and threatens the health of not only
   this generation and future generations, but also our
   entire health care system and our economy,' said Dr.
   James Unger ..." (4/26/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/852542492.html