https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/15/congresss-constitution-problem-too-many-legislators-dont-understand-it/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:21:49 -0400<![CDATA[The Washington Times studied 3,764 bills introduced in the first year and found some patterns in the authority statements: The most commonly cited authority was Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, which establishes Congress‘ power to tax and spend “for the common defense and general welfare.” Close behind, however, was the commerce clause — Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 — which has come under fire by many conservatives for being stretched well beyond the Founding Founders’ intent.]]>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:35:49 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/15/congresss-constitution-problem-too-many-legislators-dont-understand-it-n99257