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florida08

(4,106 posts) Tue Oct 15, 2013, 03:30 PM Oct 2013

Uh Oh: Boehner’s Latest Shutdown Proposal Is Unconstitutional

Think Progress

Tuesday morning, House Republican leaders released a new plan to end the government shutdown and prevent America from defaulting on its debts if the Senate and President Obama agree to several policy demands. One of these demands would take away Members of Congress’ ability to receive an employer contribution to help pay for their health insurance, a benefit they — like all federal employees — currently enjoy.

There’s just one problem with this proposal, it’s unconstitutional unless it’s delayed for more than a year.

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/10/15/2780121/boehners-latest-shutdown-proposal-unconstitutional/