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The Myth of Nebraska’s Sovereignty Resolution (10th Amendment)

Originally published February 22, 2013, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

The Myth of Nebraska’s Sovereignty Resolution (10th Amendment)

It’s both incredibly ironic and highly appropriate for me to be writing this article at this time. As February 2010 neared its end, I was very tired, but excited about GiN’s ongoing effort in support of what most people would identify as the State Sovereignty or Tenth Amendment Resolution. That resolution, LR539 1 Note that […]

Filed Under: Bailouts, Budget, Featured, Government Spending, Governor, Nebraska, Republican Party, Senators, State Legislation, State Sovereignty, Stimulus, Tenth Amendment, Unicameral Tagged With: 2010, american recovery and reinvestment act, arra, dave heineman, federal encroachment, health care law, lr539, medicaid expansion, ne 10th amendment, nebraska, nebraska health care, nebraska sovereignty resolution, obamacare, ppaca, real id act of 2005, south dakota v dole, state legislature, state sovereignty, state sovereignty for sale, stimulus, Tenth Amendment, tony fulton, unfunded mandates, Unicameral

Health Care Reform: Republicans Helping Implementation (For Our Own Good)

Originally published December 6, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 3 Comments

Health Care Reform: Republicans Helping Implementation (For Our Own Good)

“The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.” ~ James Madison, 1829 So, all quiet on the health care front? Definitely not. There were recent news reports about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to consolidate and hear several health care law […]

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Nullification NOT the Answer for Health Care (or anything else)

Originally published March 13, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated May 26, 2013. 3 Comments

Nullification NOT the Answer for Health Care (or anything else)

This is the first installment in a series about nullification – see the bottom of this article for a complete list. On March 21, 2010 – I stood on an improvised stage (the back of a pickup truck) located between the State Capitol and the Governor’s mansion at GiN’s flash rally “Kill or Nullify the […]

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ACTION ALERT: YOU Can Do Something About That Health Care Law

Originally published October 24, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. 1 Comment

ACTION ALERT: YOU Can Do Something About That Health Care Law

By Shelli Dawdy UPDATE: This article is generating a lot of interest and of course that is a very good thing. I am concerned, however, that people from other states may be disappointed when they discover the fact this is a particular call to Nebraskans to act. For those who ARE from outside NE, I […]

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Implementing Health Care Law: Good For NE Or Nordquist?

Originally published October 23, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 8, 2014. 3 Comments

Implementing Health Care Law: Good For NE Or Nordquist?

By Shelli Dawdy PENDING ACTION PLANNED: We request that GiN site visitors share this article with other Nebraskans who are opposed to the imposition of the health care law in our state. We are requesting all Nebraskans who believe the health care law is unconstitutional, a disaster for the economy, a threat to the overall […]

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Federal Funding Tap Dance: Are States Puppets Or Partners?

Originally published August 24, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated August 24, 2010. Leave a Comment

Federal Funding Tap Dance: Are States Puppets Or Partners?

This article is part of a continuing series. If you’d like to read any of the others, just click on one of the titles below: Don’t Count On A Republican Congress To Save The Day GOP Congress Will Not Save Us – Time To Choose OURSELVES Federal Red Ink Tsunami: The Life Boats Are Within […]

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LB 1110 Another Conundrum Caused By Federal Government

Originally published February 25, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. 3 Comments

LB 1110 Another Conundrum Caused By Federal Government

Yesterday, I received an email alert from the Nebraska Advisory Group regarding an emergency bill that has been introduced by State Senator Kathy Campbell. Thirty-six of the forty-nine Senators voted to suspend the rules to allow Campbell’s bill to be introduced. This step was necessary because the introduction of new bills is closed for this […]

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