What’s Wrong with “The Conference of the States”? Similar resolutions calling for a “Conference of the States” (COS) have been passed this year in at least four teen State Legislatures from Arizona to Virginia, defeated in more than twelve … [Read more...] about What’s Wrong with “The Conference of the States”? — April 1995
The Hot Topic in Iowa Is Not Taxes
The presidential candidates who think they can run on economics issues alone and avoid the cultural issues had better bypass Iowa, because the cultural issues are red hot there. It wasn't tax-and-spend issues that brought 1,500 voters out to a Des … [Read more...] about The Hot Topic in Iowa Is Not Taxes
Beware of the Conference of the States
The Conference of the States (COS), which is called "an action plan to restore balance in the federal system," is moving rapidly through State Legislatures. On the surface, this proposal looks like just a plan to support states' rights within our … [Read more...] about Beware of the Conference of the States
OF COURSE, CONGRESS CAN CUT FEDERAL SPENDING!
Last November's election was a mandate to cut federal spending - not just a desire for Balanced Budget Amendment promises, but a mandate to wield the ax. The American voters have finally awakened to the fact that Big Government can't solve our … [Read more...] about OF COURSE, CONGRESS CAN CUT FEDERAL SPENDING!
Of Course, Congress Can Cut Federal Spending!
Last November's election was a mandate to cut federal spending - not just a desire for Balanced Budget Amendment promises, but a mandate to wield the ax. The American voters have finally awakened to the fact that Big Government can't solve our … [Read more...] about Of Course, Congress Can Cut Federal Spending!
Defense Department Deceives Congress on Co-ed Tents
Congress should deal with the problem that the U.S. Armed Services are encouraging sexual misconduct and other social problems that result from immoral behavior. In our present mission in Haiti,some male and female soldiers of all four services are … [Read more...] about Defense Department Deceives Congress on Co-ed Tents
Is Our Government Trading Dollars for Pesos?
Something happened on the way to the first foreign policy crisis of our post November-1994 government. Somehow, the new Republican majority seems to have forgotten its role as the party of the opposition and protector of U.S. taxpayers against raids … [Read more...] about Is Our Government Trading Dollars for Pesos?
The Republicans’ Most Urgent Task
Are the new Republican majorities in Congress and in state legislatures really serious about reducing the size and spending power of Big Government? That question will be answered in large part by what actions Republicans take to cut the power of the … [Read more...] about The Republicans’ Most Urgent Task
The Time to Defund the NEA is Now
The resolve of the new Republican Majority in Congress to cut federal spending will be tested by the way they treat the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). It's a prime example of special-interest boondoggles, waste and corruption, and spending … [Read more...] about The Time to Defund the NEA is Now
Character Is the Crucial Issue — January 1995
Character Is the Crucial Issue One byproduct of the sexual revolution starting in the 1960s is the change in the writing of biography. In earlier eras, it was considered ungentlemanly to reveal the sexual adventures of prominent persons. Friendly … [Read more...] about Character Is the Crucial Issue — January 1995
