Markey votes to reject bill to stop...

The U.S. House voted down an amendment to the Labor, Health, and Human Services bill on Friday that sought to ban all public funding for Planned Parenthood. Authored by pro-life Indiana Republican Rep. Mike Pence, the amendment was rejected 247 votes to 183. The Pence amendment received the strong support of pro-life activist groups, including the members of the Susan… Continue »

Polis stays true to form. Working to...

WASHINGTON — It was a risky move for a first-term Democratic congressman to take on a central tenet of his party’s health care reform plan, but U.S. Rep. Jared Polis’ offensive against a surtax on wealthy Americans has apparently paid off. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi back- pedaled on the proposal over the weekend, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen… Continue »

Representative Markey Sells Vote Cheap!

Congress Woman Besty Markey sold her vote on the Cap and Trade bill for a mere $2,000. The number of small businesses and individuals this bill will destroy is has no price tag! Her Constituents in 4th District should be outraged! Democrats who voted yes on the climate change bill received more money overall from Democratic leaders before the June 30th… Continue »

The Libertarian Opportunity

by Curtis Harris Freedom Fest ’09 was time well spent for me. As the name implies, the conference was focused on economic freedom, free markets and libertarian ideas. Given that focus, and America’s political and economic climate, the general tone of the conference sessions was negative for the short-term and guarded for the long-term. Essentially, America is suffering because of… Continue »