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posted July 15, 2008 - Chatter in the System
The New War Powers Commission suggests bold new "consultation."
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posted July 12, 2008 - "You Remain an Enigma to Me"
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posted July 9, 2008 - Constitutional Drift
Obama veers to the right, but does he need to take the Constitution with him?
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