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VA: Some Va. Republicans want to amend U.S. Constitution, but a party split is in the way
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"Conservative Republican legislators fed up with Washington are pushing a measure meant to rein in federal spending and power, but they face fierce opposition — from fellow conservatives."
"Virginia Republicans, so often split along establishment and tea party lines, have seen a new fissure erupt over whether to join a national movement calling for the states to make an end run around Congress and amend the U.S. Constitution on their own."
"Supporters are calling for a 'convention of the states,' where delegations from across the country would consider passing amendments to require a balanced budget and to 'restrain the abuse of power by the federal government.'" ... |
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jughead
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| as screwed up as congress is opening up the constitution would be the BIGGEST mistake this nation has ever made. even the worsed leaders we have had would not compare. |
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