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Constitution Day
Sep 19, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: We come to the floor tonight for our weekly Congressional Constitution Caucus’ Constitution Hour to honor the annual Constitution Day. September 17th marks the anniversary of the signing of our founding legal document, the United States Constitution. On September 17, 1787, thir... More

Sunset Commission Legislation
Jul 26, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: We return this afternoon as part of the Congressional Constitution Caucus’ effort to highlight the Federal government’s limited powers as defined by the United States Constitution, specifically, the 10th Amendment of our cherished Bill of Rights. I would like to welcome our spe... More

Philosophy of the 10th Amendment
Jul 11, 2006 - Mr. Speaker, For this week’s Congressional Constitution Caucus’ Constitution Hour, we will be further discussing the philosophy of the 10th Amendment to the Constitution. As we have discussed, this amendment could be the most important amendment in defining the Founding Fathers’ vision of the ... More

To encourage all Members of Congress and Americans to better familiarize themselves with the Constitution
Jun 27, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: Let me begin tonight with a quote by renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize winner, Arthur Schlesinger, that quite nicely sums up the theme for this week’s Congressional Constitution Caucus’ “Constitution Hour. “For most Americans, the Constitution has become a hazy document ci... More

One year anniversary of Kelo decision
Jun 20, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: This Friday is the 1 year anniversary of the Untied States Supreme Court’s decision on Kelo. As this decision had wide-ranging Constitutional ramifications, most notably the grasping at rights guaranteed by our guiding document, we are dedicating this week’s Congressional Constitu... More

Consent Decrees
Jun 13, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: Tonight’s Congressional Constitution Caucus’ “Constitution Hour” focuses on one of the most significant issues threatening Constitutional rights. I wish to first show my utmost appreciation to our Majority Whip for joining us here tonight and for his efforts on this matter to prot... More

Relationship between earmarks, mandates and the Tenth Amendment
May 25, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: We come to the floor this late evening, dedicated defenders of the Constitution, to engage in our last weekly Congressional Constitution Caucus’ Constitution Hour before the Memorial Day District Work Period. Tonight we are here to discuss a topic that has been in the media qu... More

Federal government’s role in education
May 4, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: As we conclude another legislative week here in this body, it means we are once again here in this chamber as members of the Congressional Constitution Caucus to participate in our weekly Constitution Hour. As always, I welcome my good friend from Utah and again thank him for a... More

Sunset Commission
Apr 27, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: We return this afternoon as part of the Congressional Constitution Caucus’ effort to highlight the Federal government’s limited powers as defined by the United States Constitution, most specifically, the 10th Amendment of our cherished Bill of Rights. I wish to again express gr... More

Federal Budget Needs to Meet Constitutional Muster
Apr 6, 2006 - Mr. Speaker: We are here again as part of the Congressional Constitution Caucus’ weekly effort to educate this body’s Membership and the American people of the Constitution’s plan for the various levels of government. To remind our audience, our Caucus’ primary focus is on the 10th Amendme... More

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