Some Strings Attached: Is the Stimulus Law Constitutional?

Authors

Ronald D. Rotunda, Chapman University, Fowler School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-15-2009

Abstract

Last month, Congress enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, popularly called "the stimulus plan." It gives billions of dollars to the states, but the gift has strings attached. One of its unique provisions changes state constitutions!

Recommended Citation

Rotunda, Ronald D., Some Strings Attached: Is the Stimulus Law Constitutional?, Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2009, at 29.

Copyright

Chicago Tribune