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Necessary & Proper is the official podcast of the Federalist Society’s Article I Initiative. The Framers of the Constitution intended the legislature to be the most powerful branch of government. In its present state, as the government operates on a day to day basis, it is not. Were the Founders simply wrong about the inherent powers of the legislative branch? Has the institution of Congress developed practices that are not compatible with the text of the Constitution? Why are current Congressional leaders unable or unwilling to act as an effective check on the presidency? Why is Congress unable to pass a budget? Why has Congress ceded much of its authority to the executive branch and to administrative agencies? What does it mean to serve productively as a member of the House or Senate? These and other important questions are the focus of the Article I Initiative. Periodic releases from Necessary & Proper will feature experts who can shed light on what the Framers envisioned for the legislative branch and how it can be restored to its proper place in the constitutional order.

Latest Episodes:

Necessary & Proper Episode 21: Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley Jun 27, 2018

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On June 11, 2018, the Article I Initiative and the Federalist Society's DC Young Lawyers Chapter cosponsored an event which featured Senator Chuck Grassley. Sen. Grassley (IA) spoke on developments in the federal judiciary and the importance of Congress reasserting its constitutional powers.

Necessary & Proper Episode 20: Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy - Expert Panel Discussion Jun 21, 2018

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On June 6, 2018, the Article I Initiative and the Federalist Society Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group co-hosted a luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel, titled "Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy". Following an address by Congressman Gallagher, we welcomed the perspectives of Prof. Henry Nau, Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, and Mr. Ilya Shapiro. The panel covered a wide range of foreign policy topics and discussed the role of the modern Congress.

Necessary & Proper Episode 19: Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy - Address by Rep. Mike Gallagher Jun 21, 2018

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On June 6, 2018, the Article I Initiative and the Federalist Society Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group co-hosted a luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel, titled "Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy". Congressman Mike Gallagher opened with an address where he reflects on the views of the founders, discusses the current state of congress, and shares how Wisconsin has had a particular impact on American foreign policy.

Necessary & Proper Episode 18: NYU Panel - History of Balance Between the President and Congress May 22, 2018

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On March 29, 2018, the New York University Federalist Society Student Chapter hosted a panel titled "The Balance between the President and Congress: Congressional Government?" as a part of their "Beyond Trump: Threats to the Presidency" conference. This recording includes remarks from Professor Michael McConnell, Professor Gillian Metzger, Professor Trevor Morrison, and Adam White.

Necessary & Proper Episode 17: Georgetown Law Federalist Society's Lifetime Service Award - Sen. Rand Paul May 16, 2018

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On April 16, 2018, the Georgetown Law Federalist Society presented its Lifetime Service Award to Sen. Rand Paul. The Senator gave a short presentation and answered questions.

Necessary & Proper Episode 15: Restoring Article I Series - Afternoon Address by Senator Mike Lee May 08, 2018

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Part five of our six part series highlighting panels and speeches from our March Conference features an address by Senator Mike Lee, covering a history of Congress' trade powers and a procedural solution to restore the balance of powers intended by the Founders.

Necessary & Proper Episode 16: Restoring Article I Series - Congressional Reflections and Recommendations May 08, 2018

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The final episode of our six part series highlighting panels and speeches from our March Conference features reflections and recommendations on Congress as a whole by moderator and General Counsel & Parliamentarian for the House Committee on Ways and Means Machalagh Carr, Professor at the Cornell Law School Josh Chafetz, Professor at the New York Law School David Schoenbrod, and former Chief of Staff for the Speaker of the House David Hoppe.

Necessary & Proper Episode 14: Restoring Article I Series - Senate Reform Proposals Panel May 01, 2018

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Part four of our six part series highlighting panels and speeches from our March Conference features a discussion on Senate reform proposals by our moderator Daniel Flores, Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Christopher DeMuth, Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University Senior Fellow Matt Glassman, and R Street Institute Senior Fellow James Wallner.

Necessary & Proper Episode 13: Restoring Article I Series - A Conversation with Former Sen. Jon Kyl May 01, 2018

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Part three of our six part series highlighting panels and speeches from our March Conference features former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl who enagages in a moderated discussion with Susan Dudley on the gradual deterioration of the constitutional structure and consequences of this growing imbalance for issues such as international affairs, judicial nominations, and congressional leadership.

Necessary & Proper Episode 12: Restoring Article I Series - Morning Address by Senator James Lankford Apr 24, 2018

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Part two of our six part series highlighting panels and speeches from our March Conference features Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and his remarks on the current Budget and Authorization process and his proposed rules changes to post cloture debate time for executive nominees.

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