My Country – Suspension of Habeas Corpus The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 did not mention how the government could suspend the writ of habeas corpus. However, Article I, Section 9 of the US Constitution provides an opportunity in the newly formed United States. The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be …
My Country – Bankruptcy Laws Growing up in Chicago, one voice speaks above all else on bankruptcy: Peter Francis Geraci. Not a summer day went by without his dulcet tones. On April 4, 1800, our first Bankruptcy Act was passed. The Framers had put into Article I that Congress could “…establish…uniform Laws on the subject of …
Today, I signed up for Evan McMullin’s (former Independent/Conservative Presidential candidate) new group, Stand Up Republic. I did not sign up because I agree with him 100%. Most likely, I don’t agree with him 50%. But we have one common belief: the freedoms and liberties designed by our Founding Fathers are not being considered in …
Last night, I made a key lime pie. The worst part of making a pie is the wait. So, we were able to enjoy it today. Next time, more graham cracker crust on the bottom. My Country – How Congress Can Investigate No one who has paid attention to the news in the past year …
When elected officials decide to retire, they usually participate in exit interviews. It’s basically their time to bitch about the things they don’t like about their job, just like an exit interview when you leave any job. But the difference is that Congress is full of elected officials who have one job: represent their constituents. …
I enjoy committee hearings. Not for the democratic process or for the breadth of new information that is produced, though. But because it gives the chance for several self-important politicians make the case of their importance. I listened today to the morning session and for part of the afternoon as Judge Sotomayor listened to them …