Posts Tagged ‘constitutional’

Domestic Violence Fairytales Threaten Constitutional Protections

Kristin Ruggiero of New Hampshire figured it would be a slam dunk. The gambit worked like a charm during the divorce hearing; now she would bring the case to criminal court. Her husband Jeffrey, an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, was an incorrigible batterer, at least that’s what she led to the judge to [Continue]

The Constitutional Amendment Con

Last Friday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) let the cat out of the bag: his sudden crusade to reform birthright citizenship is directly related to his need for political cover on amnesty for illegal immigrants. "Yeah, I think it's fair to say that I need to go home to South Carolina and say: listen, I know [Continue]

Constitutional challenge to ObamaCare wins the first round

Constitutional challenge to ObamaCare wins the first round

by Thomas Lifson The lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ObamaCare, brought by Virginia’s Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, has won the very first legal step in a long process. A motion to dismiss brought by the Obama Administration was rejected by the judge. Rosalind S. Helderman reports on the Washington Post’s Breaking News [Continue]

Sen. Coburn: Kagan 'Ignorant' of Constitutional Principles; 'I Wouldn't Rule Out a Filibuster'

ABC News' Rick Klein reports: Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn has provided some of the most contentious exchanges of the rather tame Elena Kagan confirmation hearings. He's raised questions about Kagan's generally liberal political beliefs, and contends that Kagan would usher in vast expansions of government power as a member of the [Continue]

Bachmann: Obama Exceeding Constitutional Authority in Ordering BP to Surrender Funds–'Extortion'

Washington (CNSNews.com) – Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-Minn.) said Tuesday that President Barack Obama is exceeding his legitimate constitutional authority in telling BP it must set up an independent fund, not controlled by the company, for compensating victims of the Gulf oil spill. She described the [Continue]

Obama Supports Sharia Law and Constitutional Change In KenyaIslamic Killer Bomb Blasts Anti-Sharia Political Rally

Obama Supports Sharia Law and Constitutional Change In KenyaIslamic Killer Bomb Blasts Anti-Sharia Political Rally

KILLER BLAST: An explosion cuts through demonstrators at Kenya's Uhuru Park in Nairobi on Sunday. There were two blasts during the political rally at which church leaders and politicians spoke against a proposed new constitution. Six people were killed and 24 injured Picture: REUTERS Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki convened an emergency meeting [Continue]

As Harvard Law Dean, Kagan Added Intn'l and Frgn Law Studies and Dropped … Constitutional Law

(CNSNews.com) – Elena Kagan, President Barack Obama’s choice to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court, is best known for moving Harvard Law School away from the 100-year old “case-law method” of legal study. But in the process, critics say, she moved the nation’s premier law school [Continue]

As Dean, Elena Kagan Moved Harvard Away From Requiring Law Students to Study Constitutional Law

Elena Kagan, President Barack Obama’s choice to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court, is best known for moving Harvard Law School away from the 100-year old “case-law method” of legal study. But in the process, critics say, she moved the nation’s premier law school away from requiring [Continue]

Washington's New Gun Rules Shift Constitutional Debate

Mark Snyder, an amateur biathlete, wanted to buy a .22-caliber bolt-action rifle for target shooting and figured the process would take about a week. After nearly six weeks, six visits to police departments and $300 in fees, he secured his rifle. "I was not expecting a free ride," said Mr. Snyder, 45, "but this is [Continue]

The Constitutional Crisis in America’s Near Future

I really hate to direct your attention to yet another crisis in America, but we have one headed our way. Yes, it is down the road aways – but it is a monster and will very likely set the USA down amidst the biggest constitutional crisis this nation has ever seen. It has the potential [Continue]

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Statement to 1787 Constitutional Convention RE: Executive Salary

Dr. B. Franklin Madison Debates Saturday June 2, 1787 IN COMMITTEE OF WHOLE Sir. It is with reluctance that I rise to express a disapprobation of any one article of the plan for which we are so much obliged to the honorable gentleman who laid it before us. From its first reading I have borne [Continue]

President Obama Needs to Prove His Constitutional Eligibility to Be Commander-in-Chief

Last week, I entered Walter Reed Army Hospital to notify the Department of Defense that I would refuse to obey any orders from my commanding officers — including President Obama — until the president produces his original birth certificate. After nearly eighteen years of wearing the military uniform of the country I have proudly [Continue]

Is Returning Census Your Constitutional Duty?

By Rep. Patrick McHenry   I’m worried about this year’s census.   I’m not worried about ACORN rigging the count – we already succeeded in kicking them out of the census. I’m not worried about the President’s attempt to run the census out of the White House – we beat that power grab back last [Continue]

Senate Constitutional Carry Bill Awaits Consideration in Arizona! (concealed carry RIGHT)

·11250 Waples Mill Road ·   Fairfax, Virginia 22030    ·800-392-8683   Senate Constitutional Carry Bill Awaits Consideration in Arizona!   Tuesday, March 23, 2010   At this time, Senate Bill 1108 is awaiting action in the Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) before its third and final [Continue]

Proposed Missouri constitutional amendment would prevent federal health insurance mandate

Missourians who oppose the current health care legislation proposed by democrats may want to keep an eye on an interesting piece of legislation in their own state, a bill called HJR48, or House Joint Resolution 48. Also called the “Missouri Health Care Freedom Act,” HJR48 intends to make it part of state policy that every [Continue]