Floating-house ban should stay in place
“When Tennessee Valley Authority reservoirs were built on private property, taken through eminent domain “for the public good,” those reservoirs became public property. In 2005-2006, 98 percent of the public told TVA through its public…
Tell Congress to support transit oriented development
“Communities across the country are eager to build more homes and offices near transit stations. These projects can create walkable neighborhoods, and great returns on public investment, but are often complicated and difficult to finance….
Senate Democrats Plot To Impede GOP’s Keystone Pipeline Plans
“The newly-weakened Senate Democratic caucus is trying to muster all the opposition it can to the impending vote on the Keystone XL pipeline. Sens. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduced legislation on Tuesday…
House Passage of the Private Property Rights Protection Act Puts a Limit on Eminent Domain
“Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner: “As part of “Stop Government Abuse Week,” I am pleased that the House once again voted to protect Americans’ private property rights and curtail the abuse of eminent domain. While most Americans…
House votes to gut eminent domain ruling
“Opponents of the decision argue the court erred in deciding that any public use is served in transferring property between two private entities. They also say it means the government now has the right to…