Coburn to Kagan: Can Congress tell people what to eat?

Here is a link to one exchange between Sen. Tom Coburn and Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Tuesday about the reach of Congress’ power. Coburn, R-Muskogee, was apparently referring to the new health care reform law and Congress’ use of the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution.

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Say What on Jul 12, 2010 @ 4:45 pm

What a question... and look.. at her reaction.. She tries to DODGE IT.. but this is what we are looking at here. These Lawyers have messed with the laws.. created law suits because of poop.. It is the Justices.. duty to draw the LINE.. Coburn IS RIGHT ON.. it isn't his role to figure it out.. IT IS HER position as a JUSTICE to draw the lines. He is there to represent the PEOPLE.. Seriously.

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