Supreme Court shirks duty on secrecy in post 9 11 detentions
Our view argues the Supreme Court laxity in reviewing government secrecy about hundreds of foreigners detained after 9 11 signals deference to executive power. The piece contrasts the Hamdi case and broader trends, urging courts to curb executive overreach during national crises.
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Supreme Court
Center For National Security Studies
First Circuit Appeals Court
Robert Levy
Catotitute
Er Esam Hamdi
Anistan
U.S
Public Forum Endorses Bob Barnes for Texas Senate
Sandra Barnes McAdams of Odessa writes to praise Bob Barnes with praise of integrity humility and brilliance. She notes his decades of service on boards and committees across Texas and West Texas and asserts his strong education policy and problem solving abilities as he runs for state senate.
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Bob Barnes
Bob
State
Senate
Texas
West
Sandra Barnes McAdams
Odessa
Support letter for Bob Barnes in West Texas Senate race
A supporter from Odessa endorses Bob Barnes for state Senate, praising his character, work ethic, and commitment to West Texas. The writer notes familiarity with Barnes and his family, asserting his qualification to face district challenges.
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Bob Barnes
State Senate
Bis
Odessa
West Texas
Bob
Angie Williams
Freeing florists could loosen Louisiana licensing
Jacob Sullum reports on Sandy Meadows and two other Louisiana women challenging the 65 year old florist licensing law as anti competitive. They say unlicensed florists who make flower arrangements should not face citations. The Institute for Justice argues the exam is arbitrary and infringes on rights to earn a living.
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Sandy Meadows
Albertson’s
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Horticulture Commission
Louisiana
Meadows
Institute For Justice
Shamille Peters
New Orleans
Delgado Community College
Barbara Peacock
Shreveport
Peters
Nice
Louisiana Agriculture
Bob Odom
Clark Neily
The
Fox
Sullum
Reason Magazine
Discipline through self-control vs fat in kids pamphlet
Stephen Chapman argues self discipline is essential to curb obesity in children as the American Academy of Pediatrics urges banning sugary drinks in schools. He notes Sweden’s results and suggests that cheaper food and less activity fuel fat gains, proposing reform via new low calorie foods or pills while acknowledging difficulty.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP
Sweden
Wall Street Journal
America
W. Michael Cox
Richard Alm
Rich & Poor
Chapman
The
Chicago Tribune
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Bruce Tinsley
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