In the News: October 15-21, 2009

Across the Country

CAP AND TRADE:

Obama Poised to Cede U.S. Sovereignty

By Lord Christopher Monckton; October 14, 2009

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By Nick Loris, The Heritage Foundation; July 21, 2009

CONSTITUTIONAL/CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES:

Obama Poised to Cede U.S. Sovereignty

By Lord Christopher Monckton; October 14, 2009

Hoyer Says Constitution's "General Welfare" Clause Empowers Congress to Order Americans to buy Health Insurance

By Matt Cover, CNSNews; October 21, 2009

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By Robert A. Levy, Center of the American Experiment; October 13, 2009

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By John Stanton, Roll Call; October 20, 2009

ECONOMICS:

Democrats to Consider Credit Options for "Underbanked" Americans

By Susan Jones, CNSNews; October 21, 2009

FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

Putin Puts U.S. on Notice that Iran Sanctions Would Be "Premature"

By James Phillips, Heritage Foundation; October 15, 2009

HEALTH CARE:

Obamacare Puts You on Welfare

By the Heritage Foundation; October 16, 2009

Dem Officials Set Stage for Corporate-backed Health Care Campaign

By Ben Smith and Kenneth P. Vogel, Politico; October 16, 2009

OTHER:

Anita Dunn:  Why Is Being a Fan of Mao More Acceptable Than Being a Fan of Hitler?

By Erick Erickson, RedState.com; October 15, 2009

Federal Curriculum 101 (H.R. 3221)

By Congressman John Kline (R-MN), RedState.com; October 15, 2009

Congressional Black Caucus, Blue Dogs Join Conservatives to Oppose Internet Regulations

By Fred Lucas, CNSNews; October 21, 2009

The Restless Grassroots

By Bill Wilson, The Washington Times via GetLiberty.org; October 18, 2009