you can watch Gov. Perry's speech here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHrIxc-QyE

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

PRESS RELEASE - CA Supreme Court decision in " Mileikowsky v. HCA, West Hills Hospital Medical Center (Mileikowsky-III) ", on April 6, 2009           

SACRAMENTO 6 Apr 09 - The California Supreme Court issued a major victory to Dr. Gil Mileikowsky and healthcare professionals throughout the US today, issuing a decision regarding the conduct of his medical peer review hearing in 2003.  The Court wrote:

Associated Press, March 14

COLUMBIA, Mo. | A new document meant to help Missouri law enforcement agencies identify militia members or domestic terrorists has drawn criticism for some of the warning signs mentioned.

The Feb. 20 report called "The Modern Militia Movement" mentions such red flags as political bumper stickers for third-party candidates, such as U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, who ran for president last year; tal

Napolitano debates Real ID
Will examine alternatives to driver's licenses

The Washington Times
Audrey Hudson
Friday, February 20, 2009

As governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano was no fan of the Real ID program that sets federal standards for state-issued driver's licenses which will be required in the future to board airplanes.

The Virginia House and Senate have overwhelmingly passed legislation rejecting elements of the federal government’s Real ID law, which requires states to issue federally mandated drivers’ licenses or similar forms of identification that would become part of a national database.

http://www.citizensincharge.org/press-releases/transpartisan-citizen-gro...

Mon, Feb 2 2009
(LAKE RIDGE, VA) – On Thursday, February 5, Citizens in Charge Foundation, a national citizens rights group, will be hosting "Government Reform at the Hands of the People: A Citizens' Forum" at the National Press Club. A diverse group of opinion leaders with a broad range of experience will discuss how citizens can implement change. The event is open to questions from the public and media.

From our friends at DownsizeDC:

My second thought was that the Constitution gives Congress no authority over public safety, except on federal property. This power is left to the states.

From our friends at Fairfax County Privacy Council:

Norfolk police step on it again on Fourth Amendment privacy
In an interesting article at http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/norfolk-police-clashes-fires-gun-rights-... the Norfolk police defend an apparent custom and practice to seize people not suspected of any crime in violation of the Fourth Amendment merely because somebody calls 911 and “requests service.”

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