By Author "Norm Singleton" - page 118
Congress Increases NSA's Spying Capability
Last night, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4681, The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. According to Congressman Justin Amash (R-MI), the bill included a new measure, Section 309., which "authorizes 'the acquisition, [...]
Big Wins In An Otherwise Bad Bill
There is a lot to be upset about in the new 1603 page "CRomnibus" released late last night, much of which we probably haven't even noticed yet. But Campaign for Liberty scored some important victories in specifically what was not included in [...]
Obama extends NSA spying program for 3 months
On Monday, the White House announced that President Obama has renewed the NSA's phone spying program for another 3 months. From The Washington Times: The National Security Agency’s program collects the phone numbers, times and durations of [...]
A Task the Government Has Made Easier
A great message, in easily sharable form:
Representative Massie speaks out in defense of his amendment
Yesterday, Dr. Ron Paul commented on reports that the U.S. House Leadership will strip the popular Massie-Lofgren amendment to reform NSA spying programs from the "Omnibus" bill, saying, in part: As disconnected as Congress is from the American [...]
Ron Paul Classic: Taxpayers Should Not Pay for "Terrorism" Insurance
"There is nothing more permanent than a 'temporary' government program." Milton Friedman Today, the House of Representatives will once again prove Friedman correct when it considers S. 2244, legislation reauthorizing the federal "terrorism risk [...]
"Cromnibus" Stalled! Keep those phone calls going!!
House and Senate leaders are having difficulties coming to an agreement on the "Cromnibus" spending bill. The delay in cutting a deal may force Congress to pass a short term "Continuing Resolution" keeping the government open until a final deal [...]
C4L Opposes Backroom Deals in Omnibus Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia- After reports that special interests are making a last-minute effort to add the “Restoration of America’s Wire Act,” S. 2159/H.R. 4103, to the omnibus spending bill, Campaign for Liberty issued the following [...]
C4L Joins Coalition Against Removing Massie-Lofgren Amendment
Campaign for Liberty has joined 29 other groups in sending a coalition letter to U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging the House to keep the Massie-Lofgren amendment in any final Omnibus spending bill it [...]
Tell your Representative to Oppose Online Gambling Ban!
Congressman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) is circulating a letter to House Speaker John Boehner urging him to oppose any attempt to ban online gambling in the lame duck session. C4L members should contact their Representative and tell them to sign on to [...]