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Supporters press Convention of States resolution at Massachusetts hearing; opponents warn of risks
Summary
Proponents of H3888 argued a convention would impose term limits and fiscal restraints; opponents and civic groups told the committee that a federal constitutional convention lacks enforceable safeguards and could threaten civil liberties and worker protections.
Supporters of a Convention of States resolution (H3888) told the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs the mechanism is a constitutional tool to restore limits on federal power, impose fiscal discipline, and enact term limits.
Michael Arnold, Jessica Burchin, Barbara Brenton and other proponents framed H3888 as a nonpartisan response to perceived federal overreach. Michael Arnold said supporters ‘‘stand before you in a remarkable place in support of H3888’’ and described the proposal as consistent with Massachusetts' history of civic…
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