The real question was this: did Congress have the power to control or bar slavery in the territories.

VOA: special.2009.02.26

A third law limited the power of major companies to gain control of local electric utility companies.

VOA: special.2011.04.07

They believed the power to control slavery remained with the states.

VOA: special.2009.02.26

"The bill also calls for tangible progress in governance - including an independent judiciary, greater accountability by the central government, respect for human rights and civilian control of the levers of power, including the military and intelligence agency."

VOA: standard.2009.05.04