Posts by Aaron Spuler
Justice Department Shields Holder From Prosecution After Contempt Vote
The Justice Department moved Friday to shield Attorney General Eric Holder from prosecution after the House voted to hold him in contempt of Congress. The contempt vote technically opened the door for the House to call on the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia to bring the case before a grand jury. But because…
Read MoreSympathy Of Sentiments
The house of representatives…can make no law which will not have its full operation on themselves and their friends, as well as the great mass of society. This has always been deemed one of the strongest bonds by which human policy can connect the rulers and the people together. It creates between them that communion…
Read MoreIn Contempt
House votes 255-67 to hold AG Eric Holder in criminal contempt of Congress for withholding documents in the Fast and Furious probe.
Read MoreFamous Duels
A pretty neat article on some famous duels from history. Worth the read. Throwing Down the Gauntlet: History’s 7 Most Famous Duels
Read MoreValor Stolen
In addition to its landmark ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court dealt with two other cases today—affirming the Ninth Circuit’s decision striking down the Stolen Valor Act in one, and dismissing First American Financial v. Edwards without issuing a decision, thus leaving the Ninth Circuit’s decision intact. In United…
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