The July 4 line is open. The virus news related to Arkansas remains troubling.

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And here’s a news item about a lawsuit I wish someone had tried in Arkansas. The Maryland governor moved to stop federal unemployment benefits early, as Governor HUtchinson did June. 26, depriving recipients of 10 weeks of $300 payments. A state court judge there has ruled the governor didn’t have authority to stop the federal payments. Moot here, I suppose.

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Between barbecue, beer and fireworks, contemplate how the Arkansas legislature and its representatives in Congress are hard at work limiting your rights and freedom.

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