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In the Library : Our Republican Constitution: Securing the sovereignty of the People

07/04/2015 Nativegrl77

by Randy Barnett

As we celebrate Independence Day, I thought I would post a couple excerpts about the Declaration of Independence from my forthcoming book, Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Sovereignty of the People (which is now available for pre-order on Amazon). This passage of the book appears after the one I posted here.]

Click on the link below for the complete article

http://wpo.st/E-LP0

Randy Barnett is the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown University Law Center, and Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. His books include: Restoring the Lost Constitution: The Presumption of Liberty (Princeton, 2d. ed 2014); and The Structure of Liberty: Justice and the Rule of Law (Oxford, 2d. ed. 2014).

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The President Speaks on the Economy ~ watch again

07/03/2015 Nativegrl77

The Employment Situation in June

The economy added 223,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent. Our economy has now added 5.6 million jobs over the past two years, the strongest two-year job growth since 2000.

President Obama Announces that the U.S. Will Reopen Our Embassy in Cuba

Under President Obama, America is charting a new course in our relationship with Cuba. Yesterday, he announced the next step on this path: re-opening a U.S. Embassy in Havana.

See the First White House Tour Photos Taken in More than 40 Years:

The longstanding ban on photography in the White House — in place for more than 40 years — has been lifted.

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10 signs of Alzheimer … by Esther Heerema

07/03/2015 Nativegrl77

10 Warnings of Alzheimer’s Disease

By Esther Heerema, MSW
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Expert

Doctors believe there are many benefits to early detection. These 10 classic signs may mean it’s time to see a physician.

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They said it couldn’t be done … Video

07/03/2015 Nativegrl77

When we set out to pass universal background checks in Washington the pundits said it couldn’t be done. The gun lobby was too strong. Yet, last year, we proved them wrong — and Washington is safer as a result. But that isn’t the end of the story. The fight to save lives from gun violence is just beginning.

Watch our Year in Review video! See why we must hold accountable politicians who listen to the gun lobby:

Thank you for staying committed to this fight for commonsense gun laws.

Zach Silk

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In the Newsroom with Gov.Inslee

07/03/2015 Nativegrl77

Jul. 1, 2015 – Statement from Inslee about status of legislative session

Jun. 29, 2015 – Statement from Gov. Inslee on the passage of the 2015-17 operating budget
Jun. 29, 2015 – Inslee announces appointment of Melissa A. Hemstreet to Kitsap County Superior Court
Jun. 29, 2015 – Inslee announces appointment of Michael Schwartz to the Pierce County Superior Court
Jun. 29, 2015 – Statement from Inslee about the Sleepy Hollow fire in Wenatchee
Jun. 28, 2015 – Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee about a statewide transportation investment package
Jun. 27, 2015 – Governor Inslee, Legislative leaders announce operating budget agreement
Jun. 27, 2015 – Statement from governor and legislative leaders on budget agreement
Jun. 26, 2015 – Governor Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Goldmark take steps to reduce wildfire risk
Jun. 26, 2015 – Statement from Inslee on the Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing nationwide marriage equality
Jun. 25, 2015 – Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee about the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act
Jun. 23, 2015 – Inslee requests Kennewick Man be returned to Native Tribes and offers state assistance
Jun. 20, 2015 – Inslee statement on the passing of Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd
Jun. 10, 2015 – Inslee announces appointment of Brian Stiles to Skagit County Superior Court
Jun. 4, 2015 – Inslee announces formation of Subcabinet on Military Downsizing
Jun. 4, 2015 – Inslee announces appointment of Vikki Smith as director of state Department of Revenue
Jun. 2, 2015 – Inslee honors 20 state government managers for outstanding performance
Jun. 1, 2015 – Boards and commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee – May 2015
May. 21, 2015 – Inslee announces appointment of Derek Sandison as director of state Department of Agriculture
May. 19, 2015 – Washington teams up with states and provinces worldwide committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80-95 percent
May. 15, 2015 – Governor declares statewide drought emergency
May. 14, 2015 – Governor Inslee announces appointment of Brian Coughenour to the Clallam County Superior Court
May. 14, 2015 – Statement by Gov. Jay Inslee on signing of bill to create a health care database for patients and providers

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