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James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, warned that the "freedom of the people" is imperiled more by "gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations.” (Library of Congress)

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Todd Jones, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is slated to testify Wednesday before Congress on Operation Fearless. (Associated Press)

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National Edition Opinion cover for March 31, 2014 - Reclaiming Congress’ lawmaking authority (Illustration by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times)

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Niger Innis, national spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality. (Associated Press)

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Members of Congress arrive for a ceremony to remember the terror attacks of 9/11, 2001, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, on the steps of the Capitol in Washington. The leading row, from left to right, are Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Md., House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, and Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)