Listen to what ted cruz said about getting to yes. If premiums continue to rise after we hold a press conference claiming to have repealed obamacare, that is a disaster. It is a disaster politically. Its a disaster substantiallily. It would be a failure of the mandate weve been given by the voters. Reporter take a look at three senators who are not a no, but theyre not yeses, theyre somewhat unclear. That obviously would be Susan Collins of maine, Lisa Murkowski from alaska, and rob portman from ohio. Neil as you do the math, it is simple, 48 democrats will vote no. Mitch mcconnell needs at least 50 republicans to say yes. Then he can get this through with the Vice President voting in favor as well. If he loses just one more, because if he loses more than the two, if it is three, this thing doesnt go forward. Negotiations are underway. Everybody has different concerns. Some like portman are concerned about funding for opioid at diction. Collins from maine is concerned about impacts fro
Solely because of the preschool is operated by a Church Rather than a secular, not profit. The state has made several important concessions in this case. Number one that the policy in this case is not neutral and that number two based on the religious character churches are not eligible for the benefit here. This admitted discoloration against religion violates this court free exercise principles. First, as stated in mcdaniel and smith, free exercise clause prevents the government from imposing special disabilities on the basis of religion and used a religious status. And forcing a choice between the exercise of religion and receiving either a government benefit, right or privilege. Assuming that there is no serious risk of an establishment violation, thats off the table are there any instances in which status, religious status, can be used to deny religions or religious believers benefits from the state or are you saying that its absent in the establishment clause problem . The status
We welcome those joining us. We would ask everyone in house to check your mobile devices have been silenced or turned off. Of course those watching outside are welcome to send questions or comments directed to us throughout todays programming. John at heritage. Org throughout todays programming. The initial panel will be led by john malcolm. He also serves as Vice President for our institute for a constitutional government. Following the first panel the second group will be led by elizabeth flanery, legal fellow and program manager. Join me in welcoming john malcolm. John welcome everyone to our annual scholars and scribes event. It was a good year to be a patent lawyer at the Supreme Court. It is not exactly the biggest blockbuster, but there were a few cases of interest and a few that are decided to hear the next term that are of interest. Im delighted we have a distinguished panel. A few preliminary thoughts for next year. It graduated the George Mason School of law. For Justice Tho
Our initial panel will be led. Y john malcolm he serves as Vice President for our institute for constitutional government. Immediately following the first panel, the next group will be led by elizabeths laterally elizabeth slattery. Please join me now and welcoming john malcolm. [applause] mr. Malcom welcome everyone to our annual scholars and scribes event. It was a good year to be a patent lawyer at the Supreme Court. It is not exactly the biggest blockbuster term, but there were a few cases of interest and a few that are decided to hear the next term that are of interest. Im delighted we have a distinguished panel. A few preliminary thoughts for next year. To my left, will consovoy. He graduated Monmouth College and the George Mason School of law. Clerk for Justice Thomas on the Supreme Court. He represents the clients in constitutional issues, Administrative Law, and a variety of other matters. He has argued cases before the u. S. Supreme court. He is the codirector of the Supreme
Hear from our first speaker, mark riebling. Mark is a fellow in 20th century history and a lecturer in holocaust and genocide studies at georgetown university. Previously, he was cofounder and Research Director of the nypd center for policing terrorism and Research Director of the Manhattan Institute for policy research. His book wedge the secret war between the cia and the fbi has provided the program for seven assorted congressional committees and blueribbon panels. He has written for numerous publications, the New York Times and the guardian among them. Mark will present on his book church of spies the popes secret war against hibbler. Against hitler. I would like you to give mark a very warm welcome. Thank you. Mr. Riebling good morning. Can you hear me ok . Thank you. Many thanks to the Baptist Community ministries for bringing us here this morning. Im going to talk to you about one of the alltime great remaining historical controversies about the Second World War in europe, so if