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Procedures for Contested Election Cases in the House of Representatives
Congressional Research Service · 2016-10-18 · Reports · 11,052 words
Under the U.S. Constitution, each House of Congress has the express authority to be the judge of the “elections and returns” of its own Members (Article I, Section 5, clause 1). Although initial chall...
The High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Grant Program: Overview
Congressional Research Service · 2016-10-18 · Reports · 8,209 words
Since 1964, when Japan opened the first rail line allowing trains to travel safely at speeds greater than 150 miles per hour, several European and Asian countries have built high-speed rail lines. The...
Felons Shouldn't Get Automatic Voting Rights
Heritage Foundation · 2016-10-18 · Commentary · 513 words
Ex-felons should establish a track record of responsible behavior before have their voting rights restored.
Time to Repeal the FTC’s Common Carrier Jurisdictional Exemption (Among Other Things)?
Heritage Foundation · 2016-10-18 · Commentary · 764 words
The Ninth Circuit’s AT&T holding threatens to further extend the FCC’s jurisdictional reach at the expense of the FTC.