Thursday, January 6, 2011

A new chief, an old constitution

Two stories illustrate today's politics: a new Presidential chief of staff changes the tenor of the White House, and the new Republican majority plays games.

Daley to Become Next White House Chief of Staff William M. Daley will bring an outsider’s voice and a business background as the president continues an overhaul of his staff. Commerce Secretary under Bill Clinton, high-ranking JP Morgan executive, brother of retiring Chicago mayor, this is a well-conected individual that gets some plaudits.

Before Preamble, a Textual Dispute Things did not begin auspiciously for the reading of the Constitution from the floor of the House. Exactly why the Constitution needs to be read in the House is unclear, other, that is, than as political theater.

Documents An Annotated Guide to the Constitution

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