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22 Mar 4:04 am
... . The case, however, has broader implications, potentially leading to a major alteration of constitutional law in this field. Background In
modern national election campaigns, for President and for members of Congress, increasingly sophisticated modes ... 's most controversial sections - Section 203, the "electioneering
communications" section. The Court in the 2003 decision in McConnell v. FEC upheld that provision as written - that is, against "facial"
constitutional challenges targeting its very ...
23 Apr, 2008 11:03 am
... the school board, the superintendent, and the assistant superintendent. In May 2002, they had accompanied a school field trip to Montana.
When school resumed in the fall, each of them was confronted by the Superintendent of Schools, Craig Dougherty, who ... to Milligan-Hitt and Roberts was based on community moral
disapproval of their lesbian lifestyle, Judge McConnell observed that in Bowers, the Supreme Court had treated "moral disapproval" of
homosexuality as a rational basis for outlawing " ...
8 Oct, 2007 1:42 pm
... could not be constitutionally applied to the advertisements in that case. That opinion purported to be consistent with the Court's holding in McConnell v. FEC (2003) that the same statute was facially constitutional, though the plurality's effort to ... Court's composition changes. The restraining
force of precedent, Scalia explained in arguing for the overruling of McConnell, is lessened in the constitutional context, a field in which Congress cannot fix the Supreme Court's mistakes (citing Glidden ...
7 Feb, 2008 8:53 am
... bristled at suggestions that the CIA be barred from using any techniques, including waterboarding, not authorized by the Army Field Manual
(a provision in the 2008 intelligence authorization bill would require just that). But at the same hearing director ... " interrogation techniques, yet FBI agents were able to
successfully interrogate even the likes of Saddam Hussein. McConnell began his testimony calling on Congress to give retroactive immunity to
the telecoms that illegally gave the NSA access ...
25 Aug 7:05 am
... repeal of McCain-Feingold or for overruling the judicial foundation of its constitutionality. Certainly there is no indication that Austin, McConnell or McCain-Feingold have become obsolete or outdated. In fact, all indications are to the contrary. With each successive ... accountable for their
actions in political elections. On the other hand, when courts act to change the political playing field, they are in no way accountable for
the havoc that their decisions may wreak. Ever since the founding ...
17 Jan, 2008 6:54 am
... a very interesting and insightful lecture today on "Patrick Henry and the Deepest Meaning of the Constitution." I learned much about this overlooked founding father, who Judge
McConnell called the "greatest orator" of the founding generation. Much of what Judge McConnell said
about Patrick ... are available on the 3d floor of the library at call number KF 4502 .E44 1996. As Judge McConnell mentioned, Patrick Henry
has been largely overlooked in the new scholarship that has been produced about the ...
24 Oct 4:26 pm
... to dismantle some of the basic constitutional ground rules the Court has laid down in this field. After all, the Citizens United case
started out as a much more modest case ... Court's broadest endorsement yet of campaign finance limits (the 2003 decision in McConnell v. FEC)
did not apply at all to 527 corporations, but only to ... rulings, could well strike at least some Justices as a reason to reopen all of McConnell, not just the narrow part of it that is now at issue in Citizens United. Those may ...
8 May, 2008 5:08 am
... and landed directly in the mashed potatoes of early-dinging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), covering him with gravy and
prompting him to exclaim, "Zimmer-maaaaannnn ... able to hit the ball farther than 300 feet. Furthermore, Zimmerman dented McConnell's 1998
Buick LeSabre last week when he overthrew first base ... season started to be extra-careful and to try not to hit the ball to left field." The
statement went on to demand that the Nationals pay for all the damages, which total over ...
20 Nov, 2008 6:24 pm
Two stories this morning with a common theme: the clubbiness of the Senate. First, here's Mitch McConnell, Republican majoarity leader, with a
heavy case of hurt feelings that Democrats actually tried to win the election in Kentucky (link ... Lieberman (though with the 60-vote goal line in sight, that may be a different
issue). And one could contrast the field-dressing of John Dingell. May be a new reminder of the ancient insight that the Senate is a vast
marmoreal geriatric center, while the House ...
30 Jan, 2007 8:12 pm
... Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and John McCain (R-AZ). Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has acknowledged that immigration
is a pressing concern needing to be addressed. On the House side, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), the ... the system by creating a new kind of temporary worker program and understand
the details of such a program matter. The field is badly divided on the issue, with those who oppose a worker program (given experiences with
the bracero program) as part of reform ...
4 Jun 6:22 am
... v. Prater, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision by concluding that plaintiff Tammy Fields was wrongfully denied a position as the local
director of a county department of social services based on her political affiliation. This ... The court referred to the existing law as confusing and conflicting. Although there is
one analogous case, McConnell v. Adams, the court here refrained from imposing monetary liability on the defendants. The court noted that the
Virginia ...
13 Apr, 2007 9:36 am
... certain; Third, do NOT fund the Iraq Debacle PAST the date certain. Some argue we will never have the votes for this. That McConnell will
filibuster, that Bush will veto. To them I say I KNOW. But filbustering and vetoing does not fund the Iraq Debacle. Let me ... then you can't end it on March 31, 2008. This approach has
the following virtues: (1) you are funding the troops in the field; (2) you are giving the Surge a chance to work; (3) you are laying out a
plan the American People support; and ...
15 May, 2007 8:01 am
... certain; Third, do NOT fund the Iraq Debacle PAST the date certain. Some argue we will never have the votes for this. That McConnell will
filibuster, that Bush will veto. To them I say I KNOW. But filbustering and vetoing does not fund the Iraq Debacle. Let me ... then you can't end it on March 31, 2008. This approach has
the following virtues: (1) you are funding the troops in the field; (2) you are giving the Surge a chance to work; (3) you are laying out a
plan the American People support; and ...
24 May, 2007 7:59 am
... certain; Third, do NOT fund the Iraq Debacle PAST the date certain. Some argue we will never have the votes for this. That McConnell will
filibuster, that Bush will veto. To them I say I KNOW. But filbustering and vetoing does not fund the Iraq Debacle. Let me ... then you can't end it on March 31, 2008. This approach has
the following virtues: (1) you are funding the troops in the field; (2) you are giving the Surge a chance to work; (3) you are laying out a
plan the American People support; and ...
25 May, 2007 6:41 am
... certain; Third, do NOT fund the Iraq Debacle PAST the date certain. Some argue we will never have the votes for this. That McConnell will
filibuster, that Bush will veto. To them I say I KNOW. But filbustering and vetoing does not fund the Iraq Debacle. Let me ... then you can't end it on March 31, 2008. This approach has
the following virtues: (1) you are funding the troops in the field; (2) you are giving the Surge a chance to work; (3) you are laying out a
plan the American People support; and ...
26 May, 2007 7:56 am
... certain; Third, do NOT fund the Iraq Debacle PAST the date certain. Some argue we will never have the votes for this. That McConnell will
filibuster, that Bush will veto. To them I say I KNOW. But filbustering and vetoing does not fund the Iraq Debacle. Let me ... then you can't end it on March 31, 2008. This approach has
the following virtues: (1) you are funding the troops in the field; (2) you are giving the Surge a chance to work; (3) you are laying out a
plan the American People support; and ...
4 Oct, 2007 2:15 am
... I know that many people are extremely focused on the Iraq War and the defeat of Mitch McConnell in 2008. But in the next 5 weeks we can do
more to replace Mitch ... the job done just as volunteers have brought so much pressure on Mitch McConnell. Please contact Lisa Tanner for the
coordinated campaign at LTANNER@KYDEMOCRAT.COM Lisa can give ... walk your neighborhood. I know that focusing on the current races can seem to be far a field from the Iraq debate or Ditching Mitch, but we must fight smart if we ...
1 Mar, 2008 1:18 pm
... the criminal hook. Larry Finder, a former Houston U.S. Attorney in private practice, and Ryan McConnell, a federal prosecutor here, started
tracking and writing about the trends a few years ago. Now their work ... colleagues. One such contract worth potentially $52 million went to ex-top prosecutor John Ashcroft's firm to
monitor Zimmer Holdings in a case about kickbacks in the medical field. Finder and McConnell could
find no other analysis of these corporate prosecutions. They found that there ...
21 Apr, 2008 6:21 am
... , a bit of a jurisprudential disagreement broke out between the Chief Justice and 10th Circuit judge Michael McConnell. According to
Liptak's report, instead of arguing about which of two inconsistent Supreme Court decisions should apply, Judge ... to the report, Thomas was a "guest coach" for the University of
Nebraska football team on Saturday, and ran out on the field with the team prior to its game. He reportedly stayed on the sidelines during the
scrimmage. Reportedly some 80,000 fans were in ...
22 Apr, 2008 12:38 pm
... best advocate wins. The four students who presented arguments on Thursday had been winnowed from a field of 55. After they made their
pitches, Chief Justice Roberts and the ... attractive" -- were joined by two other high-powered jurists: Judge Michael McConnell (10th CIr.),
characterized as a "deserving longshot" for the Supreme Court, and Judge Diane ... of Nino; and that's what makes her so freakin' scary..." Both Judge McConnell and Judge Wood have been mentioned as possible Supreme Court nominees ( ...
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