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Ron Paul talks about Net Freedom

Thursday, September 18th, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

For those of you following the debate over internet freedom, you might find this video interesting. Rep. Ron Paul has been a stalwart defender of internet freedom over the years.

Rep. Paul is on the House Financial Services Committee, which is currently reviewing regulations on “games of chance” online. The committee just passed an amendment [...]

Barney Frank mentions FreedomWorks’ support of net freedom

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) mentioned our support of the Payments System Protection Act of 2008 today in a hearing on Capitol Hill.
Read more about our broader campaign for net freedom by visiting Net Freedom Forever.

House Conservatives Introduce “Middle Class Bill of Rights”

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

At the Heritage Foundation yesterday, conservative House Member Eric Cantor spoke to a group of about 25 bloggers about the new package of legislation he called a “Middle Class Bill of Rights.” This package would address middle class concerns such as rising health care costs, energy prices, taxes and “making paychecks go further.” You can [...]

Live-blogging the Rally for the Republic

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

I’m here in Minneapolis today attending Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty — Rally for the Republic. Tucker Carlson kicked it off and talked about why Ron Paul’s message about liberty and free markets appeals to so many people. The list of speakers for the rest of the day includes Barry Goldwater, Jr., Bruce Kaufman, Jesse [...]

Some Democrats move to support domestic exploration

Friday, August 1st, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

As The Wall Street Journal blog Washington Wire reports, some Democrats are beginning to feel the heat when it comes to energy policy.
A growing number of Democrats are banding with Republicans to push proposals that would relax the current federal moratorium on offshore exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Today in the [...]

Dick Armey discusses John McCain’s tax policy

Friday, August 1st, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

Here is FreedomWorks chairman Dick Armey talking on MSNBC about Sen. John McCain’s tax policy.

Great video opposing the mortgage bailout

Monday, July 28th, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

This is a good compilation of video clips about the mortgage crisis and scandal.

Senator DeMint Lays the Smackdown on the Mortgage Bailout Bill

Friday, July 25th, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) is one of the few brave souls taking on the egregious mortgage bailout bill that is before the Senate. In this speech he is arguing for an amendment to put an end to lobbying by the GSE’s - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) is trying to get a [...]

FreedomWorks North Carolina protests mortgage bailout at Heath Shuler’s office

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

FreedomWorks North Carolina took our message of lower taxes, less government and more freedom directly to their congressman a few days ago in Asheville, NC. Watch this great video of their protest inside and outside Congressman Heath Shuler’s office, where they couldn’t find anyone to talk with them about the mortgage bailout bill or high [...]

McCain’s bold stand for school choice

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 by Brendan Steinhauser

The Examiner has a good editorial about Senator John McCain’s support of school choice. The Opportunity Scholarships program has given thousands of kids the chance for a better education and thus, a better life. As the editors point out, “His stances put him at odds with the powerful education unions, but on the side of [...]