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June 28, 2005
My Senator on Kelo
Senator John Cornyn (R TX) is doing what he can to limit the effects of the Supreme Court Kelo decision and is trying to make sure the Federal government does not help local governments to abuse eminent domain by using property in non public ways:
'It is appropriate for Congress to take action, consistent with its limited powers under the Constitution, to restore the vital protections of the Fifth Amendment and to protect homes, small businesses, and other private property rights against unreasonable government use of the power of eminent domain,' Cornyn said. 'This legislation would declare Congresss view that the power of eminent domain should be exercised only for public use, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment, and that this power to seize homes, small businesses, and other private property should be reserved only for true public uses. Most importantly, the power of eminent domain should not be used simply to further private economic development.'
Posted by Pete at June 28, 2005 06:10 PM
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