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What happens when Congress passes an unconstitutional law?
The debate over the “No Budget, No Pay” debt-ceiling deal has some people saying the proposed act is unconstitutional because of the 27th Amendment. But what happens if Congress passes a law that can be successfully challenged?
Obama’s inaugural surprise: His own Crossroads GPS
On the eve of President Barack Obama’s inauguration has been a quiet move to extend his campaign apparatus in the form of a social media Crossroads GPS-like group. The Los Angeles Times first picked up on the story on Thursday, followed by Politico. President Obama confirmed the move on Friday, which comes in the form… [Continue Reading]
Constitution Check: Do profit-making corporations have religious rights?
Lyle Denniston looks at one company’s claim it has religious rights that exempt it from the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for free birth-control services. The statements at issue: “This Court has not previously addressed [religious freedom] or free exercise claims brought by closely held for-profit corporations and their controlling shareholders alleging that the mandatory provision… [Continue Reading]
Fiscal cliff part 2 coming in late February
The Senate and the House have passed a compromise bill on the fiscal cliff, averting tax hikes for many Americans. But there’s more drama coming in February, since the bill dodged two big issues. The House passed the bill on Monday night, before a new set of lawmakers convenes the 113th Congress. The Senate version… [Continue Reading]
Five biggest political stories of early 2013
As a big year in Washington winds down, five major stories are looming over a divided Congress as the New Year starts. The political world in 2012 was dominated by two stories: the battle over health care and the general election in November. After the smoke cleared, the Democrats and President Barack Obama came out… [Continue Reading]
