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Del. Pat McGeehan of West Virginia: “We’re Approaching a Post-Constitutional Era”
Del. Pat McGeehan of West Virginia says in a speech on the House floor that the overreach of executive power, both at the federal and state level, is leading the United States into a post-constitutional era.

West Virginia War Hero Urges Legislative Action on ‘Defend the Guard Act’
Ret. Brig. Gen. John Bahnsen of West Virginia expresses his frustration at seeing his state legislature stymie "Defend the Guard," a bill he supports and knows will put soldiers first.

Final Report on “Defend the Guard” in 2021 West Virginia Legislative Session
David Beard of The Dominion Post describes the closing circumstances of Bill 2138, "Defend the Guard," in West Virginia.

Delegate Pat McGeehan of West Virginia Gives a Closing Speech on “Defend the Guard”
For six years, Delegate McGeehan has introduced a "Defend the Guard" bill into the West Virginia House of Delegates. The father of this type of legislation, you can watch his latest, impassioned speech on the House floor calling for its passage.

“Defend the Guard Act” Stirs Debate in West Virginia Over Military-Industrial Complex
Delegate Pat McGeehan (R-Hancock) argues that the military-industrial complex holds too much malign influence over U.S. politics and its conduct in foreign policy.

‘Defend the Guard’ Gets a National Legislative Effort and Another Uphill Battle at West Virginia Statehouse
Delegate Pat McGeehan (R-Hancock), the father of "Defend the Guard," prepares for a knife fight as the bill goes through the Veterans Affairs and Judiciary Committees.