Constitutional Minute

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The necessary and proper clause perversion Doesn’t the ‘necessary & proper’ clause’ (“elastic clause” or “sweeping clause”) allow Congress to make any laws which the people in Congress think are ‘necessary & proper’?” NO, IT DOES NOT! Here it is – Article 1, Sec. 8, last clause: “To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.” (Emphasis mine) Alexander Hamilton says the clause • Merely gives to Congress a power to pass all laws necessary & proper to execute its declared powers (Federalist No.
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Southeastern Homecoming features large crowds, pleasant fall weather

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Alumni, friends, and students of Southeastern Oklahoma State University enjoyed a variety of activities Friday and Saturday as part of the 2022 Homecoming Celebration. Student activities were held throughout the week, and the Whang Bang Alumni Golf Tournament kicked things off on a beautiful fall Friday morning at Chickasaw Pointe, while the Distinguished Awards banquet was held that night in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Stacy Shepherd, Executive Officer of Member Services at Choctaw Nation, received the Distinguished Alumna Award, while the Semple Family was honored with the Benefactor Award.

Rare bee detected at Cookson Wildlife Management area

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Researchers with the Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory recently documented a rare species of bee, the morning glory longhorn, while conducting a survey at Cookson Wildlife Management Area. This is the first time the species has been documented in the state. Though generally thought to range east of the Great Plains, the bee was also documented in eastern Colorado in 2013.
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71st Annnual Hugo News Football Contest!

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• Entrants are eligible to “win only one time” during the regular contest period and may be eligible for the Bowl contest. • Entry blanks are available at all sponsor locations.
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Moderation is key when it comes to halloween treats

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STILLWATER –– Most of the children across the state who plan to celebrate Halloween already have determined what super hero, Disney princess or television character they plan to dress up as for the fun-filled night. They have planned what neighborhoods in which to trick-or-treat so they can fill their candy containers to the brim with sugary, sticky and sweet treats.
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