Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor dissented. This oral argument from may is just over an hour and a half. The honorable, the chief justice and the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Oh yea, oh yea, all persons having business before the Supreme Court of the United States are admonished to give their attention as the court is now sitting. God save the United States and this honorable court. We will hear arguments in case 19431 Little Sisters of the poor v. Pennsylvania in the consolidated case. General francisco. Mr. Chief justice, may it please the court. In 2011, the government required employers to provide Insurance Coverage for all fda approved contraception, including many religious employers who objected to the coverage, sparking years of litigation. In 2017, in the best traditions of this countrys commitment to religious liberty, the government sought to resolve the issue by promulgating new rules, excepting those employers who objected t
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Authority over elections to their legislators. The House Administration Committee Hearing its about an hour in 15 minutes. I understand the Ranking Member is on his way. But we will begin this hearing for the committee of House Administration, first let me offer our apologies to our witnesses. We had intended to start this hearing an hour ago but we were interrupted by votes on the floor. So apologies for that. I want to know that we are holding this hearing both in person, and remotely, and in compliance with the regulations for the Committee Proceedings pursuing the House Resolution aid. We asked witnesses who are joining us remotely to keep their microphones muted, when not speaking to limit background noise and witnesses will need to unmute themselves when recognized for their five minutes or one answering a question. If you are joining remotely, please keep your camera on at all times, even if you need to step away for a moment please do not leave the meeting or turn your camera o
15 minutes. I understand the Ranking Member is on his way. We will begin this hearing. Let me offer our apologies to our witnesses. We intended to start this hearing an hour ago but we were interrupted by votes on the floor so apologies for that. We are holding this hearing in person and remotely and in compliance with the regulation for Committee Proceedings pursuant to House Resolution 8. Generally we ask witnesses joining us remotely to keep their microphones muted. We want to limit background noise. If you are joining remotely, please keep your camera on at all times. I asked unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to extend remarks and have any written statements be made part of the record. Without objection, that is so ordered. The independent state Legislature Theory exclusive authority to regulate federal elections under the United States constitution. The theory is not grounded in history or logic but it has gained increasing following in some sectors of
15 minutes. I understand the Ranking Member is on his way. We will begin this hearing. Let me offer our apologies to our witnesses. We intended to start this hearing an hour ago but we were interrupted by votes on the floor so apologies for that. We are holding this hearing in person and remotely and in compliance with the regulation for Committee Proceedings pursuant to House Resolution 8. Generally we ask witnesses joining us remotely to keep their microphones muted. We want to limit background noise. If you are joining remotely, please keep your camera on at all times. I asked unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to extend remarks and have any written statements be made part of the record. Without objection, that is so ordered. The independent state Legislature Theory exclusive authority to regulate federal elections under the United States constitution. The theory is not grounded in history or logic but it has gained increasing following in some sectors of