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Court denies US asylum to German home-schoolers

"The question is not whether Germany's policy violates the American Constitution, whether it violates the parameters of an international treaty or whether Germany's law is a good idea.

Colin Quinn has fun with the US Constitution

"Over guacamole and diet soda, Quinn explained that he's been working on the show for a year after becoming a new convert to how interesting the Constitution can be.

Santorum praises NRA as Constitution "warriors"

Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum praised the National Rifle Association as "warriors" defending the U.S. Constitution.

Judge overturns Mo. law on birth control coverage

U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig cited a provision in the U.S. Constitution declaring that federal laws take precedence over contradictory state laws.

Appeals court strikes down Va. anti-sodomy law

In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declared that Virginia's law against oral and anal sex violates the U.S. Constitution's due process clause.

National Archives reduces hours due to budget cuts

In the past, the National Archives offered extended hours between March 15 and Labor Day to accommodate crowds viewing the U.S. Constitution during Washington's tourism season.

Rep. Jim Clyburn celebrates Lincoln, MLK, but says Voting Rights Act under threat

"We're all entitled to the effectiveness of the Constitution of the United States," Clyburn said to murmurs of encouragement from his listeners.

We really should celebrate the income tax's centennial

Monday marked the 100th anniversary of the day U.S. Secretary of State Philander C. Knox took pen in hand and affirmed that the 16th Amendment, having been passed by Congress and ratified by the...

Sens. Lindsey Graham, Dianne Feinstein push problem-solving over politics

For people today who are unwilling to compromise, I say there's never been a more powerful political compromise than the Constitution of the United States.

Obama, Biden begin terms a day before public inauguration

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Court denies US asylum to German home-schoolers

A federal appeals court has denied asylum to a Christian family that fled Germany so they could...

NEW YORK: Colin Quinn has fun with the US Constitution

He endorses "A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution" by Carol Berkin.

Actions by the IRS are called chilling

W At various points over the past two years, Internal Revenue Service officials singled out for...

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Guilty until proven innocent: Judge already siding against Apple in pretrial...

It is not however, enshrined in the constitution of the United States of America, although it's...

The Protest Survival Kit

Includes respirator, earplugs, pocket constitution, poncho, goggles, and a pepper spray...

Measure to repeal same-sex marriage ban passes first major hurdle in Nevada

As for Nevada voters, Freedom to Marry reports that "A February 2013 poll from the Retail...

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Top Bosnia court orders release of president, charged with graft

"The case has been returned to the (state) court, which is obliged to make a new decision...

Michael Gerson: The IRS has an unwelcome role in Obamacare

Let us stipulate that now might not be the best time -- with IRS officials exposed for abusing...

Anthony Bourdain feels free to move away from food with CNN

But as Bourdain reminded an audience during his "Guts and Glory" show at D.A.R. Constitution...