Fine Legal Minds

After careful analysis, the Congressional Research Service has found that both HR 1586 and S 651 may violate Article 1, Section 9, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, according to Roger Russell, writing at WebCPA.
“The Congressional Research Service reached the conclusion that while certain aspects of the proposed taxing schemes may raise concerns under [...]

Setting a Dangerous Precedent

From Philip Elliott at the Associated Press reporting on President Barack Obama’s remarks regarding GM and Chrysler. (Full Article)
Obama said he is committed to the survival of an auto industry – on terms that will allow it to compete internationally.
“But we also cannot continue to excuse poor decisions,” he said. “And we cannot make the [...]

Patty Murray, Hypocrite First Class

Just a quick tidbit for your consideration. I’ll have more to say on the AIG bonuses later today.
Although Patty Murray voted for both the TARP legislation, which originally authorized the bank bailouts, and the ARRA (stimulus) legislation, which specifically protected bonuses such as those paid at AIG, Senator Murray saw no inconsistency in being one [...]

Constitution Be Damned!

Article I, section 9, clause 3 of the United States Constitution: No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed.
From U.S. Constitution Online:
attainder n. The loss of all civil rights by a person sentenced for a serious crime. [< OFr. attaindre, to convict] Source: AHD
In the context of the Constitution, a Bill [...]