The Lone Star State’s Opportunity(0)
Will Texas take a stand? In 2011, it’ll be the first state to consider the Federal Health Care Nullification Act.
Post archive for ‘Legislation’
Resist DC: Step by Step Plan for Freedom(Comments Off)
by State Rep. Matthew Shea (WA-4th)
I, like many people, believe that the Constitution is not a living document. The corollary to this principle is that if it is not living then it cannot die. However, the question of whether the Constitution is followed and enforced depends on you and me. We introduced the legislation…
Over 90 Percent of Bills Passed Secretly(0)
U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) voiced concerns that the Senate passes over 90% of legislation without any debate, without amendment, and without a roll call vote.
End The Mandate – HR4995(0)
To restore the American people’s freedom to choose the health insurance that best meets their individual needs by repealing the mandate that all Americans obtain government-approved health insurance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT…
States Fighting Back(0)
Whether it’s a correctly called a movement, a backlash or political theater, state declarations of their rights — or in some cases denunciations of federal authority, amounting to the same thing — are on a roll. Gov. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, a Republican, signed a bill into law on Friday declaring that the federal…
Consumer Financial Protection Agency(0)
Congress wants to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) that will regulate everything from credit cards to mortgages. House Democrats want the CFPA to be an independent agency, but Republicans are opposed. As a result, Senators Chris Dodd and Bob Corker are thinking of making it an arm of . . . the Federal…
Are US Taxpayers Bailing Out Greece?(0)
In his latest column, Representative Ron Paul, sponsor of the Audit the Fed bill, asked the question, “Are US Taxpayers Bailing Out Greece?” We’ve edited that column as today’s Downsizer-Dispatch. You can read the full, original statement at his website. Here are the highlights … The Greek government is the latest to come close to…
Floor Statement on Assassinations of Americans(0)
Congressman Paul speaks on the floor about assassinations of Americans by their own government.
NAIS Is Dead!(1)
For four years DC Downsizers joined with other organizations and countless farmers to oppose the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Finally, the USDA saw the writing on the wall. It is scrapping NAIS! The USDA still has plans for an animal tracing system, but it is to apply only to animals moving in interstate commerce,…
The Healthcare Bill Is Dying(0)
A Big Government Republican politician, Scott Brown, saw the massive public opposition to the healthcare bill, and decided to pander to it. He did this in spite of his own long history of supporting Big Government schemes, including the health insurance mandates inflicted on the people of Massachusetts by Republican Mitt Romney. The result of…