The House rejected the major provisions of the Howard Coble (R-NC) Patent bill, H.R.400, on April 24 by adopting the Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) amendment 220 to 193. But diehard H.R.400 supporters are letting it be known that they plan to circumvent the … [Read more...] about The Patent Fight Gets Ugly
The Fakery Of “America Reads”
Colin Powell says that America has 15 million at-risk youths, and he has launched a massive national campaign of volunteerism to help them. We sincerely hope that some generous-spirited volunteers can make a difference in the lives of some of these … [Read more...] about The Fakery Of “America Reads”
Uncovering Voter Frauds in a Senate Election
The Senate is finally facing up to the biggest of all the many scandals about last November's elections: the stuffing of the ballot box with fraudulent and paid "votes." The Senate Rules Committee just ordered a full investigation of Mary Landrieu's … [Read more...] about Uncovering Voter Frauds in a Senate Election
Congress Must Stop Kowtowing to China
All segments of the conservative movement are united in opposing Most Favored Nation (MFN) status and World Trade Organization (WTO) membership for Communist China. Newt Gingrich has a golden opportunity to step out in front of his troops and lead … [Read more...] about Congress Must Stop Kowtowing to China
Defeat the Chemical Weapons Treaty
Did we elect a Republican Senate last November or didn't we? We'll find out when the Senate votes on the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). That will be the first important test of whether or not Republican Senators are willing to stand up for … [Read more...] about Defeat the Chemical Weapons Treaty
Encryption Is Essential to Freedom
The Clinton Administration sent three of its spokesmen to Capitol Hill last week to plead the case for "key escrow" before the House Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. They were testifying against H.R. 695, a bill that states: "It … [Read more...] about Encryption Is Essential to Freedom
Orrin Hatch Turns Out To Be A Latter Day Liberal
The prize for the most hateful remark of the year has just been won by Senator Orrin Hatch. The chance of anyone matching it in the remaining months of 1997 is remote. I'm referring to his statement that he will be the chief sponsor of Ted … [Read more...] about Orrin Hatch Turns Out To Be A Latter Day Liberal
Answering Secretary Riley’s Testimony
Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley presented President Clinton's education initiatives to the House Education and Workforce Committee on March 5. Let's analyze his statement. "Most of today's good jobs require more skills and training than a … [Read more...] about Answering Secretary Riley’s Testimony
School-To-Work Will Track and Train, Not Educate
School-to-work (STW) is the most recent "reform" that is "restructuring" the nation's public schools. It's not just a fad like self-esteem; it's a systemic change in the schools' mission, the curriculum, and its lasting effect on … [Read more...] about School-To-Work Will Track and Train, Not Educate
Republicans Have Duty To Hold Judges Accountable
Senator Orrin Hatch takes exception to the New York Times' criticism of his record as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and he wrote a letter to the editor to object. (2-19) The Times had complained that Republican Senators … [Read more...] about Republicans Have Duty To Hold Judges Accountable