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UNBIASED Politics

UNBIASED Politics (2/13/25): Bribery Law on Pause, SAVE Act and Married Women, States Sue Over Disability Discrimination Law, FEMA Paying for 'Luxury' Hotels for Migrants, Kanye’s Super Bowl Ad & More.

Feb 13, 2025
Dive into the recent halt on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement and its impact on U.S. foreign dealings. Discover the implications of a lawsuit challenging disability discrimination protections. Hear about FEMA's controversy over funding for luxury migrant accommodations. Unpack Kanye West's divisive Super Bowl ad and its fallout. Plus, learn about the SAVE Act's misunderstood effects on voter registration for married women. This discussion brings clarity to urgent legal and political challenges gripping the nation.
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  • The executive order halting the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act raises concerns about potential increased corruption in international business practices.
  • A lawsuit from Texas and several states argues that recent expansions of disability protections violate federal authority, threatening existing rights for individuals with disabilities.

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Executive Order on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

An executive order has paused the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), temporarily halting investigations into U.S. businesses engaging in activities that might violate this anti-bribery law. The FCPA aims to prevent U.S. citizens and firms from bribing foreign officials, but the current administration argues that it hinders American competitiveness abroad. Although the president's order allows for special circumstances where the FCPA may still be enforced, it raises concerns about the potential for increased corruption without penalties. Critics warn that while firms might benefit from relaxed scrutiny, this move could also undermine the integrity of international business practices.

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