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To: calcowgirl

Is it legal for a state to negotiate such a deal with a foreign power? I thought that was constitutionally reserved to the national government.


2 posted on 12/14/2006 1:58:17 PM PST by lesser_satan (EKTHELTHIOR!!!)
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To: lesser_satan
A state can enter into a compact with a foreign nation but it requires congressional consent. Of course with the Democrats soon to run Congress, its a given they'll let it go into effect.

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4 posted on 12/14/2006 2:01:02 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: lesser_satan

This is not Constitutional.


10 posted on 12/14/2006 2:11:19 PM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: lesser_satan
Is it legal for a state to negotiate such a deal with a foreign power? I thought that was constitutionally reserved to the national government.

It is illegal and this is not the first time California has done this. It is also illegal for states to sign agreements with Indian tribes but it also happens.

17 posted on 12/14/2006 2:17:01 PM PST by taxesareforever (Never forget Matt Maupin)
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To: lesser_satan

"Is it legal for a state to negotiate such a deal with a foreign power?"

Depends on the definition of foreign power, I guess - Manitoba is a province, NOT a country.


20 posted on 12/14/2006 2:22:29 PM PST by canuck_conservative
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