Topic: Charles Rangel

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Add Bacon
Episode 490 12:02 - 14:48

490: Add Bacon

House Resolution 748 and National Service Mandates

Representative Charles Rangel introduced House Resolution 748, a bill requiring all U.S. citizens between ages 18 and 25 to perform national service. The legislation includes provisions for the registration of women under the Military Selective Service Act and authorizes inductions into the uniformed services during wartime. Critics argue the bill represents a further militarization of the country under the guise of gender equality.

Marceaux for Governor
Episode 221 1:53:00 - 1:57:14

221: Marceaux for Governor

Barbie Video Girl, Compulsory Service Bill, Rainwater Collection

Mattel has released a "Barbie Video Girl" doll featuring a hidden camera in its necklace and an LCD screen on its back, raising privacy concerns. In legislative news, Congressman Charles Rangel has reintroduced a compulsory national service bill (HR 5741) that would require citizens aged 18 to 42 to perform military or civilian service. Additionally, the hosts discuss the growing illegality of private rainwater collection in states like Utah and Colorado.