"States’ Rights Is Rallying Cry for Lawmakers"

Posted by Matt Hawes on 03/17/10 2:37 PM
 
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The New York Times takes a look at the growing nullification movement:

Whether it's correctly called a movement, a backlash or political theater, state declarations of their rights - or in some cases denunciations of federal authority, amounting to the same thing - are on a roll....

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Categories: Domestic Policy, US Constitution, Current Events, State Legislation, Congress
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Posted 03/17/10 8:07 PM

ConservativeSouthern
Nokesville, VA		Finally! It the tokk the states nearlly 150 years, but they are at long last using their sovereignty to put the Federal gov in its place

Posted 03/17/10 11:17 PM

BigVEvil
Canton, OH		One thing the states could do to force the federal government back to its intended constitutional size is to outlaw federal income tax. Cut the almighty lifeline of big government. Pinch the stem and kill the flower.

Posted 03/18/10 09:08 AM

mahynes
Charlestown, MA		This is very encouraging. Keep up the pressure!





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