Tag Archives: Supreme Court

An Interesting Lawsuit

Posted on March 30, 2022 by whungerford

The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or subjects of … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court to Rule on an Obamacare Technicality this Month

Posted on June 11, 2015 by pystew

Some time the month te Supreme Court will announce their ruling on an Obamacare technicality that could outlaw the health insurance policies of over  6 million Americans. The technicality revolves around tax credit subsidies. The law states that subsidies can be given … Continue reading →

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Does the Bill of Rights apply to the states? Probably.

Posted on July 5, 2014 by whungerford

Does the Bill of Rights apply to the states? Probably, but only when the Supreme Court says it does. Before 1920, mostly it didn’t. It all depends on the Fourteenth Amendment which reads in part: “… nor shall any state deprive any … Continue reading →

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The Republicans Are In A Pickle, Again.

Posted on March 29, 2013 by pystew

This week the Supreme Court heard arguments on the Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA), a federal law that denies federal benefits to legally married same sex couples. The conflict is that  DOMA defines that marriage has to be between a … Continue reading →

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Rep. Reed & Buddies–$3 Million to Defend DOMA

Posted on January 19, 2013 by pystew

The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) became law in 1996. It says that no state is required to recognize a same-sex marriage from another state. By not recognizing an out of state same-sex marriage, DOMA eliminates basic federal benefits which … Continue reading →

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Rep. Reed, Support Gun Control

Posted on December 21, 2012 by pystew

Last Saturday, our Congressman, Rep. Tom Reed went to four Town Hall meeting in the district (Corning, Watkins Glen, Penn Yan and Phelps) and told those who attended that he did not support federal changes to gun laws. To him, … Continue reading →

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