Category Archives: Blog

12 Dec
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Kids Online Safety Act Is Fraught With Constitutional And Practical Problems

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is being promoted for inclusion on Congress’ year-end to-do list.  The bill’s supporters claim they want to address the growing concern about dangers that underage users face online, especially on social media. But the ...

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09 Dec
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Rocket Fires Back at HUD and the DOJ’s Questionable Lawsuit

We recently outlined the Justice Department’s October lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage, the biggest home lender in the U.S.  The DOJ wants to make Rocket responsible for alleged discrimination committed by an independent appraiser, who was contracted by a third-party appraisal ...

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25 Nov
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Federal Lawsuit Against Popular Home Lender Rests On Shaky Ground

The US Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage that they frame as a necessary strike against racial bias in the housing market—more specifically, in the area home appraisals. The National Fair Housing Alliance has confirmed the ...

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18 Oct
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Texas’ Role In The Fight To Protect Pension Funds From Proxy Advisory Firms’ Agendas

Debate about the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments on state pension funds continues across the country.  After legislative hearings at both the state and federal levels, and the implementation and repeal of various bills, it has become ...

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10 Sep
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FDA Should Answer About Failing to Promote Public Health via Tobacco Harm Reduction

The Health Subcommittee of the House of Representatives’ Energy & Commerce Committee will hold a hearing today that will in part focus on the Food & Drug Administration’s tobacco programs.  The list of officials expected to testify include Brian King, ...

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06 Sep
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SNAP Restrictions On Consumers: Others Weigh In

Last month, the Hispanic Leadership Fund released an issue brief diving into the unintended consequences of limiting food choices under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  The brief explained how proposed restrictions would harm households facing economic hardship. Proponents of ...

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22 Jul
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HLF Cautions Against SNAP Restrictions Targeting Consumer Choice

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Hispanic Leadership Fund released an issue brief diving into the unintended consequences of limiting food choices under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and how proposed legislation and pilot programs would harm households facing economic ...

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03 Jul
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SNAP Restrictions Are Still On Congress’ Table. Former Legislator And Rancher Amplifies Objections.

Congress continues to drill down on proposed consumer restrictions for people in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a concerning expansion of government intrusion into consumer choice about which HLF has expressed concerns. Leaders in agriculture across the country are ...

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