National Blog - page 111
Norm Singleton discusses the future of efforts to ban online gambling
I recently appeared on the Poker Player's Alliance Podcast to discuss the future of efforts to ban online gambling and other key liberty issues. Listen to the chat with my friend and champion of liberty Rich Munny here.
Cut, Don’t Reform, Taxes
Many Americans who have wrestled with a 1040 form, or who have paid someone to prepare their taxes, no doubt cheered the news that Congress will soon resume working on tax reform. However taxpayers should temper their enthusiasm because, even in [...]
Campaign for Liberty supports expansion of member business lending rules
While he was in Congress, Campaign for Liberty Chairman Ron Paul championed repealing all federal laws and regulations that prevent credit unions from competing on a level playing field with banks. One example of the type of regulation that [...]
This week in Congress
The Senate will be in session and considering nominations this week. The House will be in from Monday through Friday. The major legislation the House will be considering is overturning the following Obama regulations: 1. The Steam [...]
Liberty at the Movies Elvis and Nixon
Looking for a way to commemorate the January birthdays of former President Richard Nixon and "the King of Rock-n-Roll" Elvis Presley? Then check out Elvis and Nixon, available for download on Amazon.com (and free with an Amazon Prime [...]
This week in Congress
Congress is only in session on Monday and Tuesday this week as the Democrats have their retreat. The Senate will vote on the nominations of Besty DeVos for Education Secretary, Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, Representative Tom Price for [...]
Learning to Love Big Brother
In my best movies of the year and my comments on the Presidential inauguration I addressed the cult-like atmosphere surrounding President Obama. I thought that Obama-worship could not reach new heights of absurdity than this...but I was [...]
Rand Paul Unveils Obamacare Replacement Plan
Seantor Rand Paul (R-KY) has recently introduced the Obamacare Replacement Plan (S. 222). As the title indicates, Senator Paul's plan repeals Obamacare and replaces it with (largely) free-market reforms, such as: A tax credit of up to [...]
A Better Solution Than Trump’s Border Wall
Just one week in office, President Trump is already following through on his pledge to address illegal immigration. His January 25th executive order called for the construction of a wall along the entire length of the US-Mexico border. While [...]
Ron Paul Classic: Education is too Important Not to Leave to the Marketplace
Since this is National School Choice Week, it seems appropriate to revisit Campaign for Liberty Chairman Ron Paul's column "Education is too Important Not to Leave to the Marketplace," written to commemorate School Choice week in [...]