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Heated testimony in committee hearing on Article V convention resolution; sponsors pull bill for more work
Summary
Sen. Gary Stubblefield's Article V resolution drew lengthy testimony from former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn and Convention of States Action president Mark Meckler, plus opposition from citizens; due to time and concern over delegate instructions the sponsor pulled the resolution and no committee vote occurred.
Senator Gary Stubblefield presented a resolution applying for an Article V convention of states, arguing that rising federal debt and perceived judicial overreach justify using the constitutional mechanism to propose amendments. He framed the proposal as a way to restore the founders' limits on federal power.
Tom Coburn, introduced to the committee as a former U.S. senator, testified in favor of state-led action, warning of federal…
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