On the recordJune 30, 2010
The court pulled the rug out from Congress, affirming the constitutionality where it had been in effect for 100 years.
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congress.govThe court pulled the rug out from Congress, affirming the constitutionality where it had been in effect for 100 years.
Specter critiques the Supreme Court's decision affecting Congressional authority.
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