National Blog - page 293
Support the "Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act"
Recently, Congressman Paul introduced H.R. 6342, the "Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act" to allow terminally ill patients access to drugs, treatments, and devices not yet approved by the FDA.Below is Rep. Paul's statement on the [...]
Inside the Mind of a C4L Intern
It is truly something special to be a part of the difference makers in the liberty movement. If you had asked me six months ago if I ever thought that I would be able to intern for Campaign for Liberty – I would have laughed. I never would [...]
Congressional Hearing on Competing Currencies
Representative Ron Paul, Chairman of the Domestic Monetary Policy Subcommittee announced his subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine sound money and parallel currencies.From the press release:“The American people have suffered for [...]
Liberty Newswire: July 31, 2012
Since 2001, the Pentagon budget, including the wars, has grown almost three times as fast as appropriations for domestic programs. Unchecked military spending has resulted in a bloated public [...]
Deadline Approaching: Intern With C4L This Fall!
Campaign for Liberty is looking for dedicated, liberty-minded high school or college students to intern for our fall semester (August 20 - December 14).The responsibilities of this paid internship include answering phones, handling [...]
No Taxation Without Respiration!
This week, the House of Representatives will take up a tax extenders package to prevent the Bush tax cuts of ’01 and ’03 from expiring at the end of the year.Earlier this month, C4L called on the House Ways & Means Committee to [...]
A Legacy of Freedom
On Milton Friedman’s 100th birthday, we celebrate his most notable lasting legacy: the conversation about school choice occurring across the nation. When Friedman first tried to popularize the concept in the 1950s, the education system was [...]
Gun-Grabbers Don't Quit
Senators Frank Lautenberg and Chuck Schumer, two of the Senate's most famous gun-grabbers are at it again.This time, they're trying to insert a ban on clips, feed strips, and belts of more than 10 rounds of ammunition to the so-called [...]
Keep the Flame of Liberty Burning!
Earlier this July, Senator Rand Paul spoke at FreedomFest in Las Vegas and challenged listeners to keep fighting to preserve their liberties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50G3ZwOanCU"Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day [...]
C4L's Press Release on Audit the Fed
C4L issued the following press release after Audit the Fed passed the House yesterday."Audit the Fed" Bill Passes U.S. HouseHistoric Legislation Moves on to the Senate SPRINGFIELD, Va., Jul 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- On Wednesday, [...]