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June 27, 2006
Eminent Domain Anniversary Good Time For Senate To Protect Private Property
Environmental News Network
Press Release: National Center for Policy Analysis
Previously approved by the House of Representatives, the Senate Judiciary Committee is sitting on legislation that would limit federal funds for development projects that take private property. It would prohibit states and municipalities from using eminent domain to take property for economic development if they have received any federal economic funds within that fiscal year. The bill would also dissuade local governments from using eminent domain power to help private developers by restricting federal economic development funds for two years after any violation and creating the right for land owners to use the courts to enforce the bills provisions.
Posted by lumi at June 27, 2006 6:37 AM