Sunday, January 31, 2016

FW Newsletter: What the Economy Needs Now

     
 
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What the Economy Needs Now

- by FreedomWorks Senior Economic Contributor Stephen Moore, Larry Kudlow, and Art Laffer via The Washington Times

Everyone’s blaming the oil price collapse and China’s sliding economy, for the rout of the stock market these first two weeks of 2016. That’s part of the story, but there may also be a policy explanation for the bearish sell-off.

Call it the Bernie Sanders effect. In the Democratic presidential primary debate last week between Hillary and Bernie, the race was on to see which could raise taxes and punish businesses more. While Hillary was touting her income tax surcharge on millionaires that could raise income taxes to near 50 percent (and her capital gains tax hike), Sen. Sanders said that a 90 percent tax rate might be too high, but somewhere approaching that number is the target he’d shoot for. Bernie also talks about breaking up the banks, putting Wall Streeters in jail, a single-payer health care plan to the left of Obamacare, and adding trillions of new government spending. Read more here...

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So the State of Michigan Walks into a Bar

- by Mallory Reader

If you seek a pleasant beer, look about you. That is what Michigan’s state motto should be. Home to the world’s third and fifth best breweries, the Great Lakes State is ranked fifth for the most breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs per state in the nation.

Despite the natural demand for a well-crafted brew, the state government insists on artificially manipulating the market. Regulations limit consumer choice, create higher prices, and make it more difficult for companies to succeed. Barrel cap laws, state excise taxes, and hours of operation statutes are just a few of the ways legislators determine the manner in which breweries function. If you are still not sure why governmental interference in the economy is wrong, watch this video. Read more here...

Key Vote NO on the Energy Policy Modernization Act, S. 2012

- by Adam Brandon

As one of our over 5.7 million FreedomWorks activists nationwide, I urge you to contact your senators and ask them to vote NO on the Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2012. This bill contains a grab bag of small provisions that add up to a major expansion of the federal government’s incessant meddling in the energy sector.

This bill largely deals with subsidies – the federal government making top-down decisions on what projects and industries to fund over others in the energy industry. Among the winners of this bill would be hydroelectric and geothermal power, various energy job training programs, carbon fiber recycling, new biofuels, and alternative fuel vehicles. While many of these industries may be praiseworthy, the federal government should not be propping them up if they are not viable on the market. Read more here...

Alaska Considers Justice Reform Recommendations

- by Christina Delgado

Known for its beautiful landscape, unforgiving weather conditions, and stunningly beautiful Aurora Borealis lights display, America’s last frontier continues to venture through paths unfrequented.

In December 2015, the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission released the Justice Reinvestment Report (“report”) highlighting problems and solutions for its criminal justice system. The Commission, established in 2014 under Senate Bill 64, is comprised of 13 stakeholders with the purpose of conducting a comprehensive review of Alaska’s corrections and criminal justice systems. Commission Chair Greg Razo asked that the 21 evidence-based recommendations within the report be seen “as a package rather than as a menu to choose from." Read more here...

Lesson of the Week
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Judge Andrew Napolitano explains how America came to be. After oppressive laws from the British drove the original thirteen colonies to revolution, the Founding Fathers were determined to create a new nation based on the principles of limited government and individual liberty. After the war, the colonies were united under the Articles of Confederation, which ultimately led to the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Read more here...

Bernie Sander' Tax Plan Means Economic Hardship for Americans

Following the release of the Tax Foundation’s analysis of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ tax plan, FreedomWorks Senior Economic Contributor Stephen Moore commented:

“Margaret Thatcher said it best: ‘The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.’ Under Bernie Sanders’ tax plan, America would be less competitive in the world due to a punitive tax system, consumers would have less money to spend, and more people would be out of work. Sanders may proudly wave the banner of socialism, but his desire to transform America into a European-style socialist country would leave all of us worse off, even after nearly eight years of President Obama’s disastrous economic policies.” Read more here...

The Absurdity of Regulation

- by Logan Albright

Combating the kraken-like reach of the regulatory state is one of FreedomWorks major initiatives for 2016. While the constitution grants Congress the power to legislate, recent administrations have chosen to circumvent this authority, using regulatory agencies instead to advance their agenda and create de facto laws. Regulations are especially dangerous to liberty, because those craft them are not elected and therefore not accountable to the people. For this reason, rules are often arbitrary, capricious, and selectively enforced. Sometimes, they are downright absurd.

We've all heard stories of children's lemonade stands being shut down for lacking the proper permits. Now, a similarly ridiculous example is the kerfuffle over a neighborhood tree house that critics say intrude into public space. Of course, the location of this nonsense is Washington, DC, the regulatory capital of the country. A family's tree house is under legal scrutiny because it protrudes into an alley by about 20 inches. There have been orders to stop work, and the city has said the family should have obtained the proper permits before building. Read more here...

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Events, ATP Web, More

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2/4     13 Hours: The Conference with Admiral James Lyons RESCHEDULED

2/6     Celebrate Reagan: What made Reagan great and why it matters today           
2/18   The Conservative Convention (hosted by Michelle Malkin) (S. Carolina)  

Twitter Attack Feeds

Lenin said 'collect every grain of discontent' and here are two Twitter feeds by Tea Partiers that do just that. Please follow:

Healthcare:
Obamacare Truth Squad -
https://twitter.com/ObamacreTrthSqd
   
   - 'All the Bad News About Obamacare Every Day'
Education:
U.S. Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) - https://twitter.com/StopFedEd  
   - 'STOP FED ED is a campaign led by parents, taxpayers and educators committed to ending the U.S. Department of Education.' 


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2/4     13 Hours: The Conference with Admiral James Lyons
 
 
From Freedom Leadership Conference -

When everything went wrong, six men had the courage to do what was right.
Sponsored by
GrassTopsUSA & Uniformed Services League
"13 Hours the Conference"
Learn More.  Take a Stand.  Attend the Conference.
 
Conference Postponed to TH February 4, 2016
 
      
Use PROMO CODE "NVATP" Extended to 1/30 for $5 Discount on Dinner come join us
 
Snow Date Th. 2/4 7 PM
Marriott Fair Lakes Residence Inn Fairfax
Just off I-66 near Fair Oaks Mall
12815 Fair Lakes Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22033*
Freedom Leadership Conference

Speakers include:
Presented by Uniformed Services League 
Admiral James A. Lyons
 
(USN, Ret.) Former Pacific Fleet Commander in Chief

President/CEO of Lion Associates, providing strategic
consulting on foreign policy & security affairs
Senior U.S. Military Representative to United Nations.
Michael Pregent
Former Intelligence Adviser to Gen. Petraeus

Director of Veterans Against the Iran Deal
Presented by GrasstopsUSA
Christopher Carmouche
President, GrasstopsUSA   
5:30 to 6:30 PM Dinner (doors open 5 PM) with a panel of Retired Military Officers & Conference Leadership
7 to 9 PM Conference Speakers (doors open 6:30 PM), admission free.
Advance RSVP Required. 
 
   
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2/6    Celebrate Reagan:What made Reagan great and why it matters today


From the Ronald Reagan Lecture Series -
 
2016 Premier Lecture and
                        Birthday Celebration
James Rosebush
 
 
Saturday
   
February 6, 2016


6:30 Fundraising Reception 
7:30 - 9:00 PM Lecture 

Embassy Suites
Dulles North
 
44610 Waxpool Road
Ashburn, VA 20147 

(1.5 miles We
st of Rt 28)
   
Fundraiser
 
 
$25 to attend lecture
$120 Annual Lecture Pass
(includes fundraising reception)
Sponsorships available
 
How better to celebrate Ronald Reagan's 105th Birthday than with James Rosebush, one of Reagan's close advisers during his presidency, and one of the last advisers still on the speaking circuit. Rosebush reflects:

Reagan confounded most of his biographers. He kept his personality obscure and hidden from view. He was known throughout the world as an effective leader yet the world was never on intimate terms with him. The fact is that Reagan, now ranked by every poll as in the top five of all presidents in American history, was a success because of his inner character, values, and faith.
 
Rosebush will share his first hand experiences with the president and the revelations about what made him great. An inspiring and personal reminiscence that relates to issues of great concern about character and leadership today.

James Rosebush was a Ronald Reagan's Special Assistant and author of a soon to be released book about this namesake of the Lecture Series: True Reagan. The book will be available for pre-order at the Lectures

Fundraising Event 

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2/18   The Conservative Convention (hosted by Michelle Malkin) (S. Carolina)
Conservative Review via Tea Party Patriots -
If you're like most Tea Party Patriots, you're tired of the mainstream media driving the narrative on the GOP primary and our candidates. We've already seen several debates, but they've always left us wanting more. More substance, a better explanation of ideas, and most of all, more one on one time with the candidates themselves.

That's why we're so excited to announce that on Thursday, February 18th, in Greenville, South Carolina, Conservative Review's holding the first-ever Conservative Review Conservative Convention!
Register today at conservativereview.com/convention.

 

Tea Party Patriots is a proud sponsor of the convention, and we want to let our supporters in the area know about this exciting event.   
Not only are we inviting GOP candidates, but have confirmed an all-star lineup of conservatives like David LimbaughSenator Mike Lee,Dan Bongino, as well as CR's Editor-in-Chief Mark Levin andSenior Editor Michelle Malkin.


This is going to be a great event for the whole family and will finally give you an opportunity to cut through the noise and hear the candidates' plans for our country. And even better, CR Insiders get free tickets to this can't-miss event!

So, mark your calendars now for February 18th in Greenville, just 2 days before the South Carolina primary. To get more information and to reserve your tickets now, visit conservativereview.com/convention.
 
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Monday, January 25, 2016

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Somehow, I do not believe this is within their scope of authority!!

Discussion posted by Marilyn Calkins:

Legal team warns of ramifications of wrong decision at Supreme Court In its Supreme Court battle over Obamacare's abortion-pill manda...

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GOVERNMENT SEEKS 'AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHAT IS SIN'

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Common Core is one of Obama’s crowning jewels. Like ObamaCare, it’s a key to completing his “fundamental transformation” of America. He knows that whoever controls the schools, controls America’s future. And that’s what Common Core is all about, giving DC control over your local schools. This is wrong, and if you want to fight it, sign our stop Common Core petition today.

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Robert,

Common Core is one of Obama’s crowning jewels. Like ObamaCare, it’s a key to completing his “fundamental transformation” of America. He knows that whoever controls the schools, controls America’s future. And that’s what Common Core is all about, giving DC control over your local schools. This is wrong, and if you want to fight it, sign our stop Common Core petition today.

Robert, FreedomWorks believes that students should be taught by teachers, not brainwashed by bureaucrats in Washington. That’s why we’re willing to wage a full grassroots campaign to take down Common Core. But if we’re going to do it we’ve got to know we’ve got your support. We need to know that you’re dedicated to making 2016 Common Core’s last year. If you are, then sign the petition right now.

Let’s show Obama and his DC Bureaucrats how freedom works.

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

FW PAC Newsletter: Update From The Campaign Trail

     
 
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Hey Robert,

Enjoy this update from the campaign trail!

1. Rep. Walter Jones – North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District

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This week, FreedomWorks PAC announced its endorsement of Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. Jones has long been an independent thinker in Congress, never content to toe the party line. He was one of the 25 Republicans who voted against John Boehner’s reelection as Speaker of the House, and has never shown any qualms about going against leadership. For the past three years, Jones has won our annual FreedomFighter Award for scoring over 90 percent on the FreedomWorks Congressional Scorecard. He’s been a principled opponent of ObamaCare and wasteful spending, and has voted to support your civil liberties against government surveillance again and again. Click here to support Rep. Walter Jones.

2. Rep. Tim Huelskamp – Kansas’ 1st Congressional District

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One of Tim Huelskamp’s primary challengers is boasting from a good year of fundraising. While the official FEC reports have not yet been made public, Roger Marshall claims half a million dollars in contributions at the end of 2015. This sounds impressive, but it’s important to note that $150,000 of that has been loaned to the campaign by Marshall himself. Marshall has also accepted donations from the American Congress of OB-GYNs PAC, which supported expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare. Meanwhile, Huelskamp’s team is reporting a balance of $774,000 at the end of the year, clear evidence that grassroots conservatives recognize Huelskamp as a genuine freedom fighter, not some establishment choice trying to buy his way into the seat. Click here to support Rep. Tim Huelskamp.

3. Rep. Dave Brat – Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

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The recent turmoil in the stock market reminds us of the importance of economic literacy in our elected officials. When lawmakers don’t understand how the economy works, they vote for bad policies that slow growth and cost American jobs. Dave Brat is one of the few who really gets it. Before his historic defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Brat taught economics at Randolph-Macon College for nearly 20 years. He understands that free markets, not government regulations, are what have made America the bastion of wealth and freedom it is today, and has spent his first term in Congress fighting to roll back the Obama Administration’s worst offenses. Most recently, he voted to oppose the Waters of the United States rule, in which the EPA seeks to redesignate private ditches, gullies, and ponds as “navigable waterways” in order to deprive landowners of their property rights. Click here to support Rep. Dave Brat's campaign.

4. Rep. Thomas Massie – Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District

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Thomas Massie was first elected in 2012, following the rise of the tea party in 2009, so it’s understandable that he has deep ties to the movement. This week, he discussed the future of liberty in the U.S. with Reason Magazine’s Matt Welch. Unsurprisingly, Massie remains optimistic, and views the tea party as very much still alive, pointing to his home state of Kentucky’s recent election of Matt Bevin as Governor. And with people like Thomas Massie in office, there is good reason to be optimistic. Each year, he continues to introduce bold legislation to advance freedom in all of its forms. He has refused to compromise or back down, and for that, the establishment hates him. But time is running out for them to find a challenger for Thomas Massie. If they’re going to do it, it needs to be soon, and that’s why it’s important that we continue to show them that we have Thomas’ back. Click here to support Rep. Thomas Massie.

Stay tuned for more news of FreedomWorks PAC’s endorsed candidates as this very exciting election year progresses!

Adam Brandon
Chairman, FreedomWorks PAC

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FW PAC Newsletter: Update From The Campaign Trail

     
 
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Hey Robert,

Enjoy this update from the campaign trail!

1. Rep. Walter Jones – North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District

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This week, FreedomWorks PAC announced its endorsement of Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. Jones has long been an independent thinker in Congress, never content to toe the party line. He was one of the 25 Republicans who voted against John Boehner’s reelection as Speaker of the House, and has never shown any qualms about going against leadership. For the past three years, Jones has won our annual FreedomFighter Award for scoring over 90 percent on the FreedomWorks Congressional Scorecard. He’s been a principled opponent of ObamaCare and wasteful spending, and has voted to support your civil liberties against government surveillance again and again. Click here to support Rep. Walter Jones.

2. Rep. Tim Huelskamp – Kansas’ 1st Congressional District

FW_PAC_NL_Huelskamp01.jpg

One of Tim Huelskamp’s primary challengers is boasting from a good year of fundraising. While the official FEC reports have not yet been made public, Roger Marshall claims half a million dollars in contributions at the end of 2015. This sounds impressive, but it’s important to note that $150,000 of that has been loaned to the campaign by Marshall himself. Marshall has also accepted donations from the American Congress of OB-GYNs PAC, which supported expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare. Meanwhile, Huelskamp’s team is reporting a balance of $774,000 at the end of the year, clear evidence that grassroots conservatives recognize Huelskamp as a genuine freedom fighter, not some establishment choice trying to buy his way into the seat. Click here to support Rep. Tim Huelskamp.

3. Rep. Dave Brat – Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

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The recent turmoil in the stock market reminds us of the importance of economic literacy in our elected officials. When lawmakers don’t understand how the economy works, they vote for bad policies that slow growth and cost American jobs. Dave Brat is one of the few who really gets it. Before his historic defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Brat taught economics at Randolph-Macon College for nearly 20 years. He understands that free markets, not government regulations, are what have made America the bastion of wealth and freedom it is today, and has spent his first term in Congress fighting to roll back the Obama Administration’s worst offenses. Most recently, he voted to oppose the Waters of the United States rule, in which the EPA seeks to redesignate private ditches, gullies, and ponds as “navigable waterways” in order to deprive landowners of their property rights. Click here to support Rep. Dave Brat's campaign.

4. Rep. Thomas Massie – Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District

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Thomas Massie was first elected in 2012, following the rise of the tea party in 2009, so it’s understandable that he has deep ties to the movement. This week, he discussed the future of liberty in the U.S. with Reason Magazine’s Matt Welch. Unsurprisingly, Massie remains optimistic, and views the tea party as very much still alive, pointing to his home state of Kentucky’s recent election of Matt Bevin as Governor. And with people like Thomas Massie in office, there is good reason to be optimistic. Each year, he continues to introduce bold legislation to advance freedom in all of its forms. He has refused to compromise or back down, and for that, the establishment hates him. But time is running out for them to find a challenger for Thomas Massie. If they’re going to do it, it needs to be soon, and that’s why it’s important that we continue to show them that we have Thomas’ back. Click here to support Rep. Thomas Massie.

Stay tuned for more news of FreedomWorks PAC’s endorsed candidates as this very exciting election year progresses!

Adam Brandon
Chairman, FreedomWorks PAC

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As you know, FreedomWorks PAC covers all processing fees so 100% of your generous contribution will go directly to these principled conservatives’ campaigns.

 
     
 

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