Obama's unconstitutional recess appointment clash and ruling
The DC Circuit rebukes the presidents power to make recess appointments while the Senate is not in recess. The ruling threatens the NLRB's functioning and urges Congress to cut its budget, framing the issue as constitutional disobedience. Phil Kerpen weighs in on the implications for checks and balances.
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D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Senate
Senate
David B. Sentelle
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
White House
Jay Carney
D.C
Supreme Court
D.C. Circuit
Georgetown
Louis Michael Seidman
Seidman
New York Times
CBS
Obama
University of Chicago Law School
Congress
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Reader Forum on Assault Weapons Sparks Wide Debate
A reader contesting mass shooting blame on guns argues moral decay, media influence, and access to firearms, while defending law abiding owners. The letter questions triggers, youth access, and enforcement of laws, urging democratic action over executive orders.
Reader Forum Letter Debates Background Checks at Gun Shows
The writer argues for universal background checks at gun show sales and suggests promoters should self regulate. They invite Curry to explain officers’ enforcement of federal gun laws and executive orders to clarify public stance.
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Wiles
Curry
Turning the Tide in Kansas Education Battles
A Kansas educator chronicles a political shift toward right wing governance, criticizing House Bills 2023 and 2085 targeting public sector unions and school funding. The piece urges citizens to contact lawmakers and KC Chamber Cornerstone Members, listing major corporate backers, to oppose the assault on public education and collective bargaining.
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Franklin County
Kansas National Education Association
KNEA
Kansas
Committee On Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
Eric Stafford
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Koch Indus
Americans For Prosperity
Wisconsin
Chamber
Cornerstone
Koch Industries
Walmart
At&t
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Kansas
HyVee
Kansas Gas Service
Sprint
Boeing
Capitol Federal Savings
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Dillions
FritoLay
Kcp&l
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Sears
State Farm Insurance
Tyson Foods
Verizon
Westar Energy
Aldi Inc
Best Buy
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Delmonte Foods
Duckwall-Alco Stores
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of
Mid-America
BP America
Kansas Speedway
Macy’s Midwest
Quik Trip
Schwan’s Foods Mfg
Target Corporation
The
Raincoat Saves the Day in a Rainy Kansas City Storm
Meagan Patton-Paulson recalls a Christmas gift from Cabella's a stylish pink raincoat that becomes her ally during a kitchen window leak. With a 12 foot ladder and a caulk gun she patches the outside while a storm rages, praising helpful neighbors and the memory of family support.
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