a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:447:"Where does the authority lie?&nbsp; The federal government mandates programs often at the expense of the states.&nbsp; So why shouldn't the states have the option to refuse the mandate?&nbsp; It appears that most citizens believe they should.&nbsp; Read this <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/february_2010/59_favor_letting_states_opt_out_of_federal_programs">Rasmussen report</a> for details.<br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";s:3:"309";}}}