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Legislative Process
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The Right Coast
It s all About Trust | RedState
This all gets back to the issue of trust, not the issue of compromise. Most of us would be willing to compromise on some level if we knew there would…
The Right Coast
In honor of Senator Professor Warren’s appointment to the Senate Banking CommitteeTom Smith
I am moved to post the following video. N really SFW (assuming you work). What can I say. I think it's just awesome.
Delaware Corporate & Commercial Litigation Blog
Brief Comparison of Some Aspects of Delaware and Pennsylvania
First a few words on relevance: This blog summarizes and comments on key corporate and commercial decisions from the Delaware Courts, primarily from Delaware's Supreme Court and Court of Chancery.…
The Right Coast
Kucinich Calls on Congress to Vote on Return to Rule of Law
Washington D.C. (December 4, 2012) Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today urged fellow lawmakers to support, H. Res. 819, a Resolution of Inquiry that would compel the Administration to release to…
The Right Coast
More on the President s veto bluff | Keith Hennessey
Yesterday I argued that the President is bluffing on his veto threat. Today I want to respond to some great feedback from friends and readers. Warning: discussions of negotiating strategy…
Legal Pad
Email on Controversial AOC Proposal Surfaces
[Cheryl Miller] Three years ago a veritable judicial ruckus erupted when a draft piece of legislation that appeared to give the Judicial Council authority to appoint presiding judges and court…
The Right Coast
Obama: A president ready for a showdown – The Term Sheet: Fortune’s deals blog Term Sheet
The looming crisis is a Beltway creation that both sides have anticipated since last year, when congressional negotiations toward a deficit-cutting accord imploded. But unlike last summer's clash over the…
Renewable + Law
Further update on Expiring Provisions
By Greg Jenner
As I mentioned in my post yesterday, sometimes a chairman's mark will change just before the committee marks up legislation. Chairman Baucus's did. Here is a description of the now-included…
Sentencing Law and Policy
NC legislatue overrides Gov veto of its changes to state’s Racial Justice Act
Main July 3, 2012NC legislatue overrides Gov veto of its changes to state's Racial Justice ActA very interesting, dynamic and long-running legal debate concerning race and the death penalty in…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Senator Rand Paul Proposes Abortion Amendment to Flood Insurance Bill
Politico – blog: Flood insurance bill snag: Abortion, by Seung Min Kim: The Senate’s flood insurance program looked like it was headed toward smooth passage – but now, there appears…