State lawmakers who want Ohio to join a group of states in calling for a constitutional convention brought in some conservative star power to make their case.
The resolution from Rep. Christina Hagan (R-Alliance) and Rep. Bill Patmon (D-Cleveland) would add Ohio to the list of 9 states that have so far joined the call for a convention. Tom Coburn (R-OK) was outspoken about federal spending and overreach when he was in the US House and Senate, and says states need to take back the enumerated powers reserved for them. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 been totally stepped on. You in Ohio don鈥檛 have the power to control your future because it鈥檚 in the hands of the federal government. And it鈥檚 time to change that.鈥�
calls for amendments restraining federal spending, curtailing the government鈥檚 authority and limiting terms for Congress and other federal officials. 34 states would have to vote for a convention for one to happen.
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