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: BalkinizationGovernment of the filibuster and by filibuster: Ever more thoughts on our defective Constitution
By Jack M. Balkin (all)
Full post as published by Balkinization on March 02, 2009 (boomark / email).

Senate Republicans May Use Filibuster to Block ?Stimulus?
CNSNews: “Republican senators who oppose the $819 billion economic stimulus plan passed in the House Wednesday declined to say whether they personally would lead a filibuster to try to stop the legislation in the Senate...
Sen. Kyl Threatens Filibuster of Court Nominations:
The Phoenix Buisness Journal reports that Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) warned that he would attempt to filibuster any Supreme Court nominations that he deemed too liberal...
Will Obama Filibuster FISA Bill If Telecom Immunity Is Not Removed?
As I posted below, Barack Obama said: I will work in the Senate to remove this [telecom immunity] provision so that we can seek full accountability for past offenses...
Cornyn promises filibuster on Franken seating
The Hills reports: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) threatened Friday to filibuster any attempt to seat Democratic Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken next week...
Obama's Promise To Filibuster Telecom Immunity
Let's hold him to this October 2007 promise: Senator Obama has serious concerns about many provisions in this bill, especially the provision on giving retroactive immunity to the telephone companies...
Sen. Bob Casey, Jr., Opposes Freedom of Choice Act, But Won?t Say If He?d Support Filibuster
CNSNews.com: “When asked Friday if he would support a filibuster of the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) if the bill is introduced in the U...
The Paulson Toxic Mortgage Debt Security Act: The Biggest Government Bailout of All Time
Legislative Proprosal for Treasury Authority to Purchase Mortgage-related Assets
How to learn content of deceased parent's will?
go to the court house where your father died or the county he lived in. It is pu...
What is comparative negligence and strict liability in tort law?
A. comparative negligence
B. seller sells to buyer
B. defense of ...
I was under the impression I could still purchace a rifle for pheasant hunting, just not a pistol, I entered the gun store,picked out a nice rifle and took it to the counter, I was asked to fill out a form,half way throu
PS If some one answers this question for me I will pay a reasonable fee,to your ...
Is it illegal for an 18 year old guy in california to date an 14 year old girl from arizona?
The ages of consent in Arizona and even California are 18 years of age. Yes, it ...
What government agency can help me collect child support payments?
The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program is a federal/state/local effort to l...
Tree Stands
Ardisam Inc. pays $420,000 settlement for failing to report defective product to government officials.
Texas, USA
alleging the Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003 violates several provisions of the Constitution.
Indianapolis
alleging the city's police are overly aggressive against the homeless in violation of the protection of free speech and unreasonable searches guaranteed in the US Constitution.
Canadian Government
seeks new law enabling them to search your laptop
Federal Government
alleging discrimination against black farmers
Toyota Prius Defective Headlight
Toyota Prius Defective Headlight

How to learn content of deceased parent's will?
go to the court house where your father died or the county he lived in. It is pu...
What is comparative negligence and strict liability in tort law?
A. comparative negligence
B. seller sells to buyer
B. defense of ...
I was under the impression I could still purchace a rifle for pheasant hunting, just not a pistol, I entered the gun store,picked out a nice rifle and took it to the counter, I was asked to fill out a form,half way throu
PS If some one answers this question for me I will pay a reasonable fee,to your ...
Is it illegal for an 18 year old guy in california to date an 14 year old girl from arizona?
The ages of consent in Arizona and even California are 18 years of age. Yes, it ...
What government agency can help me collect child support payments?
The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program is a federal/state/local effort to l...








