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Are You Reading the Constitution?
Happy Constitution Day! Today is the day we commemorate our nation’s charter – the founding document which clearly defines our government’s purpose and (limited) powers. But how often do Americans read the Constitution? Tomorrow, the great people at Constituting America and Let Freedom Ring have organized a nationwide event –...
This Day in History: The United States Constitution is Signed
Today is Constitution Day! On September 17, 1787 the United States Constitution was signed by thirty-nine of the forty-one delegates present at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The path to citizenship was long and arduous. Breaking the bonds of tyranny suffered at the hands of the British crown, the colonists...
Rep. Phil Hare (D-IL) Attacks Veterans' Group
A few months ago, Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) was an obscure Freshman Democrat in a safe House seat, in the president’s home state. With each passing day, however, it becomes clearer and clearer that his big government voting record and apathy toward the Constitution has led to a real race....
Ask an Expert: Qualifications for Congress
Question: What does it take to run for a seat in Congress? Anonymous, Darien, Connecticut. Answer: Formally, not much. Informally, a lot! The required qualifications are found in Article 1 of the Constitution: House of Representatives twenty five years of age a citizen of the United States for 7 years...
The People Can Fix The Budget!
POLITICO features an editorial from former Senator Norm Coleman in support of the creation of the balanced budget amendment. The balanced budget amendment is gaining some popularity among those concerned about the fiscal health of the government, and would require that the federal budget be balanced every year, except during...
Video: Pete Stark (D-CA): “The Federal Government Can Do Most Anything”
Congressman Pete Stark is the gift that keeps on giving. He has no qualms stating what he actually believes, unlike many supporters of bigger government: It’s pretty clear that Stark’s constituents are more familiar with the text of the Constitution than the Congressman himself. He might want to brush up....
Video: Pete Stark (D-CA): "The Federal Government Can Do Most Anything"
Congressman Pete Stark is the gift that keeps on giving. He has no qualms stating what he actually believes, unlike many supporters of bigger government: It’s pretty clear that Stark’s constituents are more familiar with the text of the Constitution than the Congressman himself. He might want to brush up....
Ask an Expert: Constitutionality of Legislation
Question: Is there any type of formal procedure within Congress that evaluates the constitutionality of proposed legislation? Columbus, OH Answer: There is no formal procedure on behalf of Congress overall to determine the constitutionality of proposed bills. During floor debate in both the House and Senate, the constitutionality of a...
Does the Constitution Need a Warning Label?
A friend sent me a link to this disturbing story from the Atlantic. Apparently, Wilder Publications now includes a disclaimer on our key founding documents, including the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and the Articles of Confederation. The disclaimer includes the following language: “This book is a...
June 8: Madison's Amendments to the Constitution
This day in history, on June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced his set of proposed amendments to the Constitution. Due to some conflicts following the Constitutional Convention, there were many people in the states (many where Anti-Federalists) that believed that the Constitution did not state enough to secure individual rights,...