May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
Pretty much any other mandate could be magically converted into a tax by the same sleight of hand – so long as the penalty for violating it is a fine similar to the one that enforces the individual mandate. Continue reading
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