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Legislators use emergency clause to deny right of referendum
Evergreen Freedom Foundation ^ | 2-14-07

Posted on 02/14/2007 8:30:29 AM PST by truth49

Where’s the emergency? In Olympia, legislators can find one just about anywhere.

Already this week we’ve told you about legislators attaching emergency clauses to a WEA bail-out bill and bills to fund a Sonics stadium and NASCAR racetrack. Whether it’s building new sports stadiums or helping unions, lawmakers are acting like there’s no tomorrow…


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Washington
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1 posted on 02/14/2007 8:30:32 AM PST by truth49
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To: truth49
But it is an emergency. If the stadium isn't built, the terrorists will have won.
2 posted on 02/14/2007 8:39:47 AM PST by coloradan (Failing to protect the liberties of your enemies establishes precedents that will reach to yourself.)
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To: truth49

Sounds liek a legal challenge is needed, but unless you have deep pockets, you're not gonna get anywhere.


3 posted on 02/14/2007 8:45:08 AM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: theDentist

Sounds like a big waste of tax payers money.


4 posted on 02/14/2007 8:51:22 AM PST by jocko12
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To: jocko12
Sounds like a big waste of tax payers money.

The very definition of The Peoples' Soviet of Washington, aka The EvergreeD State.

5 posted on 02/14/2007 8:56:06 AM PST by sionnsar (†trad-anglican.faithweb.com†|Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
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To: BADROTOFINGER

ping for Washington Freepers


6 posted on 02/14/2007 9:12:28 AM PST by goodnesswins (We need to cure Academentia)
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To: truth49; Maynerd; Bobsvainbabblings; moneypenny; Kaylee Frye; Clintonfatigued; wallcrawlr; ...

WA State Ping...JFK


7 posted on 02/18/2007 3:52:48 PM PST by BADROTOFINGER (Life sucks. Get a helmet.)
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