CNN is reporting that the Supreme Court of Illinois has ruled (.pdf opinion) that the signing of Roland Burris’s certificate of appointment to the U.S. Senate by the Illinois Secretary … Continue reading “Illinois High Court: No Sec. of State Signature Needed for Burris”
Category: Politics
More Burris: Walter Dellinger’s Op Ed
Today’s New York Times features an op ed by notable attorney Walter Dellinger. It’s a concise brief on the Burris senate appointment standoff, concluding that Burris should be seated. If … Continue reading “More Burris: Walter Dellinger’s Op Ed”
The Burris Appointment: Tactics and Con(stitutional) Law
As we all know, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is under heavy fire after being wire-tapped discussing how he could leverage his power to appoint Obama’s senate replacement into substantial benefits from … Continue reading “The Burris Appointment: Tactics and Con(stitutional) Law”
Repealing Tax Law by Fiat: Paulson as Dictator?
If you have more than a passing interest in “The Bailout” this Washington Post article is worth your time. Condensed highlights: The change to Section 382 of the tax code … Continue reading “Repealing Tax Law by Fiat: Paulson as Dictator?”
U.S. Citizen Children: Helpless in Face of Parents’ Deportation
The immigration debate has never been one of “my issues.” There is only time to keep up with so much. But a story on CNN today refocused my consciousness (and my … Continue reading “U.S. Citizen Children: Helpless in Face of Parents’ Deportation”
