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Boy Scout policy change on gays might be limited
A developing story about the Boy Scouts potentially ending their ban on gay members and leaders may just be limited to its national organization.
Baseball team flunks history with Taft mascot pick
The Washington Nationals might have bitten off more than they can chew by naming William Howard Taft as their next racing mascot.
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?
Constitution Check: What are the limits on the president’s appointment powers?
Lyle Denniston looks at Friday’s appeals court decision over presidential recess appointments and why the case could be headed to the Supreme Court.
UPDATE: Do women have a constitutional right to serve in military combat?
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce on Thursday that he is ordering the start of a process that would allow women in the military to take positions in direct ground combat, with some positions opening as early as this year. The process, however, involves studies running through 2015 by the military services on… [Continue Reading]
