The current Congress hasn’t finished its mischief. It still has the opportunity to do bad things in the upcoming Lame Duck session, a period when members of Congress who are already defeated will have the opportunity to vote without concern for … [Read more...] about Beware of the Lame Duck Session
Issues Congress Should Tackle — September 2011
Issues Congress Should Tackle Time to Say Goodbye to the WTO The World Trade Organization just ruled against the United States again. A "dispute resolution panel" of WTO representatives from Pakistan, Portugal and Switzerland ruled that U.S. laws … [Read more...] about Issues Congress Should Tackle — September 2011
What We’ve Learned from the Budget Debate — May 2011
What We've Learned from the Budget Debate Barack Obama's runaway spending is the top issue with grassroots Americans. The problem is a long way from solved, but we've learned a lot from the budget debate. We've turned a corner. The debate is no … [Read more...] about What We’ve Learned from the Budget Debate — May 2011
The Patent Bill is Unconstitutional
The biggest issue for many new Members of Congress and TEA Partiers is trying to hold the federal government within its constitutional limits. Unfortunately, the House now seems poised to pass a law in direct violation of the Constitution. One of … [Read more...] about The Patent Bill is Unconstitutional
So Refreshing; Congress Doing Its Job
Republican Members of the House, goaded on by TEA Partiers, have made a good start in fulfilling their promise to cut $100 billion out of current spending of taxpayers' money. The House approved 66 amendments, most on roll-call votes, to H.R. 1, … [Read more...] about So Refreshing; Congress Doing Its Job
New Year’s Resolutions for State Legislators — January 2011
New Year's Resolutions for State Legislators The biggest news of 2010 was the gain of 690 state legislative seats by Republicans and their capture of both State Houses in 26 states. Here are some New Year's Resolutions for laws they should consider … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for State Legislators — January 2011
Questions for Congressional Candidates
We look forward to the 2010 elections in the hope that we can decisively reject Barack Obama's plans to "fundamentally transform the United States." Here are some questions voters can ask all candidates to help decide whom to vote … [Read more...] about Questions for Congressional Candidates
Ten Reasons Why Obamacare Must Be Stopped — January 2010
The American people oppose Obamacare by almost 2 to 1 in the latest CNN poll. Other polls also show lopsided opposition to passing either the Senate or House health-care bill. Public opinion is against the bill because of its … [Read more...] about Ten Reasons Why Obamacare Must Be Stopped — January 2010
Congress Contemplates Giving Cash to Foreigners
Why are Republicans in Congress trying to help Barack Obama (D-IL)? Republicans allowed a bill that carries his name to pass the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by voice vote last week (without any hearings), which means there was no roll-call … [Read more...] about Congress Contemplates Giving Cash to Foreigners
Look Out For Another Big Spending Boondoggle
A new grab for power over education now lurking in the corridors of Congress reminds me of a song popular in the Harry James/Frank Sinatra era: "I've Heard That Song Before." Section 3401, inserted by the Senate (but not the House) in … [Read more...] about Look Out For Another Big Spending Boondoggle
