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Panel OKs Sovereignty Memorial

Posted by DFO

March 18, 2009 10:10 a.m. • 0 comments

Citizen Lori Shoemaker told the committee, “Centralized government is dangerous - that’s against the American way.” Rep. Mary Lou Shepherd, D-Prichard, said, “I have never in my life received so many emails as I have on this one. … Not a single one was anti. Therefore I would move that HJM 4 be sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.” A handful of supporters in the audience burst into applause at the vote of approval/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here.

Question: Just how sovereign are the individual states in this country?

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