Congress remains silent through centuries of convention requests from states
The Founding Fathers made a provision in the U.S. Constitution for Congress to be required to call a convention if two-thirds of the states demand one. But longtime advocates for an Article V convention of states say Congress received more than enough applications decades ago.
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The empire strikes back: Saudi Arabia takes on U.S. shale
Drivers have been enjoying the huge drop in gasoline prices, but behind the scenes, the oil-rich nation of Saudi Arabia appears to be playing a game of economic chicken with U.S. shale producers.
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Pay-to-play scandal involves UT dean, Texas Exes
As University of Texas president Bill Powers has come under fire over a pay-to-play admissions scandal, many higher-ups rushed to defend him. Now, a new trove of public records obtained by Watchdog.org show that many of his defenders may have also been involved.
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PAT DOLLARD YOUNG AMERICANS 11 Hours Ago Bloomberg to Air Gun Control Ad During Superbowl Feb 2, 2013Toro520 Via The Associated Press: NEW YORK (Associated Press) – A gun control group founded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is airing a Super Bowl advertisement calling for background checks. The 30-second spot by Mayors Against Illegal Guns will air in the Washington area during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. The ad calls on lawmakers to pass rules requiring background checks on guns. It is narrated by children, with “America the Beautiful” playing in the background. It includes decades-old footage of National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre saying the gun lobby group approves of the checks. LaPierre recently testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that the NRA no longer supports background checks for all gun sales. A Bloomsberg spokesman would say only that the ad cost in the six-figure range....
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