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What We Are Leaving Behind in Iraq
If you're going to go to war to create democracy, it would seem important to end up creating democracy, real democracy. The ultimate objective should be a liberal society, of which regular elections are but one part. [...]
HR.2349, The Veterans' Second Amendment Protection Act
Federal law establishes several categories of persons who are restrictedfrom possessing firearms and ammunition. Theoretically, the purpose of this legislation is to keep guns out of the hands of irresponsible persons. It is obvious that [...]
Why does Congress want to raise gas prices especially in the middle of a recession?
There is a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives entitled " H.R. 1905: Iran Threat Reducation Act of 2011" which continues the so far unsuccessful U.S. policy of using economic sanctions to change the Iranian government's [...]
Liberty NewsWire - October 20, 2011
Muammar Gaddafi was killed on Thursday as Libya's new leaders declared they had overrun the last bastion of his long rule, sparking wild celebrations that eight months of war may finally be over. - ReutersGaddafi killed - ReutersTSA solicits [...]
Gov. Corbett signs Harrisburg takeover legislation
Dear Readers, I don't know what to think except that it is extreme. I'm looking at the PA Constitution and don't see anything that would allow the state to take over a city. Maybe someone out there could enlighten me about where it [...]
S.1691/HR.58, the Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
The nation's gun laws are outdated and overly restrictive. To a large extent, they violate one of the fundamental rights protected by the US Constitution.Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) have introduced S.1691, [...]
The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011
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Senator Paul Secures "No Child Left Behind" Hearing
The following release is from Senator Paul's office:WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee giving members merely 48 hours to read and discuss the 868-page No Child Left [...]
Liberty NewsWire - October 19, 2011
Mr. Paul said he and other senators have had only a few days to read the 868-page legislation and called for a three-week hiatus so lawmakers have time to review it. - The Washington TimesPaul pulls plug on education bill markup - The Washington [...]
We warned about this 4 months ago
October 20, 2011Dear Tony,The Snyder Administration wants to sell you a bridge.OK, that's not entirely accurate. It's more like the Snyder Administration wants you to co-sign on their bridge. And while we're being honest, [...]