November 29, 2009
No one doubts that Congress has the power of the pursestrings, and can choose to fund or not fund projects as it sees fit — within the Constitution, of course. But does Congress have the power to break contracts? The Department of Justice says no and that any contractual obligations between federal agencies and ACORN have to be met, regardless of Congress’ attempt to defund the controversial group:
"I don't know why the government owns so much of this land."
Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90By TIM DAHLBERGAP Boxing Writer TAMPA, Fla. -- There was no way Angelo Dundee was going to miss Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday party. ...
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