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'Gang of Six' in Senate Working Behind Scenes on Debt Reduction Plan
By Tom Diemer - Politics DailyWhile a high-decibel debate on immediate spending cuts rages in the House, a small group of senators that some call the "Gang of Six" is working quietly on a serious long-range plan to reduce the nation's trillion-dollar-plus budget deficits. Taking a cue from the Obama administration deficit-reduction commission, the bipartisan outline calls for higher taxes and across-the-board limits on spending, the Wall Street Journal reports. Although the plan is still in the works, it could surface as early as next month. Related Stories Deficit to Hit $1.5 Trillion in 2011, ...
Senate Addresses Constitutionality of Hillary Clinton With Saxbe Fix
By Caleb Howe - Politics DailyLast night, with little attention paid, the Senate approved a resolution to reduce the Secretary of State's pay to pre-increase levels. This move, referred to as a Saxbe fix, will be used to get around the fact that Hillary is constitutionally prohibited from serving in the post. As I've discussed in this space before, the issue arises as a result of the 'emoluments' clause, otherwise known as Article 1 Section 6 Clause 2, which states: No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, ...
Lawsuit To Stop Clinton Appointment?
By Caleb Howe - Politics DailyThe Washington Times reported this morning that Judicial Watch, a conservative non-partisan watchdog group, is filing suit over Hillary Clinton's appointment as Secretary of State Wednesday. I contacted Judicial Watch this morning to confirm the information, and they denied that there is a lawsuit at this time. The group filed a complaint and are pressing the issue in the media. They cite the "emoluments clause" of the Constitution, also known as the "ineligibility clause", which prohibits Clinton from serving in the post. Senate Democrats are working on a fix which will allow the appointment ...
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