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Dean John Eastman of Chapman University School of Law recently participated in a Federalist Society Panel to discuss whether the judiciary should reinterpret Congresses power to tax and spend for the country\u2019s general welfare. Dean Eastman believes, \u201cIf we understood that \u2018general\u2019 meant national interest\u2026 much of what passes for spending these days is not going to be close to that line.\u201d Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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