A man at Congressman Alan Mollohan’s Town Hall, on August 14, asked about the 10th Amendment, which says, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to people.” What does this mean? The powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are powers of the state or the people. Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States of America lists the powers of congress.
The man continued to ask the congressman what in the constitution gives congress the power to create this health care plan. Congressman Mollohan did not have an answer. It is not surprising he did not have an answer. James Madison would not be able to point out a power in the Constitution that gives congress this power, as evident by his statement, “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” It would be good for everyone in the United States to have adequate Health Care; however it is neither the federal government’s responsibility nor it within the powers of the federal government to ensure we all have health care. We as individuals can help each other and states can create programs to help people. In fact, West Virginia has opportunities in place for place for people to get health care, such as Access West Virginia.
The Constitution is the law of the Untied States of America, and we should respect it as such. It is not just the duty of our elected officials to uphold the Constitution, but the duty of every American. We can do this by educating ourselves and others about the constitution and only electing officials who will uphold the Constitution. If an official does not uphold the Constitution, they need to be replaced by someone who will.
That being said, I encourage you to read the constitution. How can we uphold the Constitution if we do not know what it says? In fact, maybe we should send a copy to our elected officials. You can download a copy of the Constitution with the amendments below.
A man at Congressman Alan Mollohan’s Town Hall, on August 14, asked about the 10th Amendment, which says, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to people.” What does this mean? The powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are powers of the state or the people. Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States of America lists the powers of congress.
The man continued to ask the congressman what in the constitution gives congress the power to create this health care plan. Congressman Mollohan did not have an answer. It is not surprising he did not have an answer. James Madison would not be able to point out a power in the Constitution that gives congress this power, as evident by his statement, “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” It would be good for everyone in the United States to have adequate Health Care; however it is neither the federal government’s responsibility nor it within the powers of the federal government to ensure we all have health care. We as individuals can help each other and states can create programs to help people. In fact, West Virginia has opportunities in place for place for people to get health care, such as Access West Virginia.
The Constitution is the law of the Untied States of America, and we should respect it as such. It is not just the duty of our elected officials to uphold the Constitution, but the duty of every American. We can do this by educating ourselves and others about the constitution and only electing officials who will uphold the Constitution. If an official does not uphold the Constitution, they need to be replaced by someone who will.
That being said, I encourage you to read the constitution. How can we uphold the Constitution if we do not know what it says? In fact, maybe we should send a copy to our elected officials. You can download a copy of the Constitution with the amendments below.
Congressman Alan Mollohan
E-Mail: CongressmanMollohan@mail.house.gov
Faxing is the most effective way to communicate with a congressman.
WASHINGTONPhone: (202) 225-4172Fax: (202) 225-7564Congressman Alan B. Mollohan2302 Rayburn House BuildingWashington, DC 20515
CLARKSBURGPhone: (304) 623-4422Fax: (304) 623-0571Congressman Alan B. MollohanRoom 209, Post Office BuildingPO Box 1400Clarksburg, WV 26302-1400
MORGANTOWNPhone: (304) 292-3019Fax: (304) 292-3027Congressman Alan B. MollohanMarina Tower, Suite 50448 Donley StreetPO Box 720Morgantown, WV 26507-0720
PARKERSBURGPhone: (304) 428-0493Fax: (304) 428-5980Congressman Alan B. MollohanRoom 2040, Federal Building425 Juliana StreetParkersburg, WV 26101
WHEELINGPhone: (304) 232-5390Fax: (304) 232-5722Congressman Alan B. MollohanFederal BuildingChapline StreetWheeling, WV 26003
The man continued to ask the congressman what in the constitution gives congress the power to create this health care plan. Congressman Mollohan did not have an answer. It is not surprising he did not have an answer. James Madison would not be able to point out a power in the Constitution that gives congress this power, as evident by his statement, “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” It would be good for everyone in the United States to have adequate Health Care; however it is neither the federal government’s responsibility nor it within the powers of the federal government to ensure we all have health care. We as individuals can help each other and states can create programs to help people. In fact, West Virginia has opportunities in place for place for people to get health care, such as Access West Virginia.
The Constitution is the law of the Untied States of America, and we should respect it as such. It is not just the duty of our elected officials to uphold the Constitution, but the duty of every American. We can do this by educating ourselves and others about the constitution and only electing officials who will uphold the Constitution. If an official does not uphold the Constitution, they need to be replaced by someone who will.
That being said, I encourage you to read the constitution. How can we uphold the Constitution if we do not know what it says? In fact, maybe we should send a copy to our elected officials. You can download a copy of the Constitution with the amendments below.
A man at Congressman Alan Mollohan’s Town Hall, on August 14, asked about the 10th Amendment, which says, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to people.” What does this mean? The powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are powers of the state or the people. Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States of America lists the powers of congress.
The man continued to ask the congressman what in the constitution gives congress the power to create this health care plan. Congressman Mollohan did not have an answer. It is not surprising he did not have an answer. James Madison would not be able to point out a power in the Constitution that gives congress this power, as evident by his statement, “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” It would be good for everyone in the United States to have adequate Health Care; however it is neither the federal government’s responsibility nor it within the powers of the federal government to ensure we all have health care. We as individuals can help each other and states can create programs to help people. In fact, West Virginia has opportunities in place for place for people to get health care, such as Access West Virginia.
The Constitution is the law of the Untied States of America, and we should respect it as such. It is not just the duty of our elected officials to uphold the Constitution, but the duty of every American. We can do this by educating ourselves and others about the constitution and only electing officials who will uphold the Constitution. If an official does not uphold the Constitution, they need to be replaced by someone who will.
That being said, I encourage you to read the constitution. How can we uphold the Constitution if we do not know what it says? In fact, maybe we should send a copy to our elected officials. You can download a copy of the Constitution with the amendments below.
Congressman Alan Mollohan
E-Mail: CongressmanMollohan@mail.house.gov
Faxing is the most effective way to communicate with a congressman.
WASHINGTONPhone: (202) 225-4172Fax: (202) 225-7564Congressman Alan B. Mollohan2302 Rayburn House BuildingWashington, DC 20515
CLARKSBURGPhone: (304) 623-4422Fax: (304) 623-0571Congressman Alan B. MollohanRoom 209, Post Office BuildingPO Box 1400Clarksburg, WV 26302-1400
MORGANTOWNPhone: (304) 292-3019Fax: (304) 292-3027Congressman Alan B. MollohanMarina Tower, Suite 50448 Donley StreetPO Box 720Morgantown, WV 26507-0720
PARKERSBURGPhone: (304) 428-0493Fax: (304) 428-5980Congressman Alan B. MollohanRoom 2040, Federal Building425 Juliana StreetParkersburg, WV 26101
WHEELINGPhone: (304) 232-5390Fax: (304) 232-5722Congressman Alan B. MollohanFederal BuildingChapline StreetWheeling, WV 26003
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