On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
One of the reasons that this presumption should have stronger and special weight in this case is that, in fact, the U.S. Congress... considered these constitutional issues.
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congress.govDick Durbin: “One of the reasons that this presumption should have stronger and special weight in this case is that, in fact, the U.S.…”
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Durbin argues Congress's consideration of constitutional issues should strengthen the presumption of constitutionality.
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