The Oklahoma legislature is once again attempting to pass a measure that would assert the state's sovereignty over certain federal government actions.They passed a similar resolution 10 days ago only to watch Democratic Governor Brad Henry veto the bill, claiming it might mean he would have to return some federal stimulus dollars. This is a strawman argument and even some Democratic legislators are seeing through it.What the bill would provide for is found on this NewsOK website: [Rep. Charles] Key said HCR 1028, which, if passed, would be sent to Democratic President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress, would not jeopardize federal funds but would tell Congress to "get back into their proper constitutional role." The resolution states the federal government should "cease and desist" mandates that are beyond the scope of its powers. Key said many federal laws violate the 10th Amendment, which says powers not delegated to the U.S. government...(Read Full Post)