Weil's Notes from a Corner of the Country
Commentary on government, politics and the economy
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Government actions threaten innocent people
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Efforts to fight terrorism and crime while preserving personal liberty are becoming increasingly worrisome. Recently, stories have ...
Congress: Liberal, Moderate or Conservative and the Case of Maine
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Did you ever wonder whether Maine’s congressional delegation was conservative, moderate or liberal? Or whether on balance Congress ...
Tea party fights “socialism” against weak opposition
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The political battles over the role of government continue. The U.S. House of Representatives, where conservative Republicans set t...
Friday, August 2, 2013
The filibuster survives, recess appointments may be dead
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The filibuster – the tool used by a minority in the U.S. Senate to block action – lives on, despite having had a close shave last month. ...
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