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Capitol Hill Update, 1 February, 2016
Capitol Hill Update, 1 February, 2016 House & Senate/Schedule: Both chambers are in session this week. Both House and Senate will next recess during the week of 15 February. Senate/Energy: On...
View ArticleAetna CEO’s Comments Are Proof ObamaCare Is Crumbling
Following comments made by Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini, who raised “serious concerns about the sustainability” of the ObamaCare exchanges, FreedomWorks CEO Adam Brandon said: “ObamaCare is crumbling. With...
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Zero-Rating, Zero Innovation from the FCC
The Internet: the next frontier of human innovation. A network of infinite connections and infinite possibilities. That is, unless the FCC has anything to say about it. Last year, the FCC classified of...
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No More Pain at Hoosier Pumps
In these cold, winter months, road maintenance naturally becomes a commonly-discussed issue. Indiana’s state legislature has made road infrastructure repair a top priority. However, several Republicans...
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Oklahoma to Continue Trend of Conservative Justice Reforms
While the junior senator from neighboring Arkansas continues to seriously mischaracterize legislation designed to reform the federal sentencing and corrections policies, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin...
View ArticleFreedomWorks’ Statement on the Iowa Republican Caucus
Following the conclusion of the Iowa Republican Caucus, FreedomWorks CEO Adam Brandon commented: “Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio finished strong tonight in Iowa. This litmus test for the nation...
View ArticleHouse Vote to Override ObamaCare Veto Will Show Who Is Listening to Americans
Ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives to override President Obama’s veto of ObamaCare repeal through reconciliation, FreedomWorks Legislative Affairs Manager Josh Withrow commented: “The...
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The Congress Strikes Back
Article I of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to make law and to allocate how money is spent in the enforcement of those laws. The president’s role, in contrast, was envisioned by the...
View ArticleFreedomWorks Foundation Applauds Creation of Article I Project
Following the announcement of the creation of the Article I Project, co-chaired by Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Jeb Hensarling, FreedomWorks Foundation Executive Director Curt Levey commented: “Article I of...
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The Biggest Beneficiary from Zero-Rating: The Developing World
There’s no denying it: we live in a world dominated by technology and the internet. We have witnessed the growth of massive tech companies and have seen how these new industry giants, once thought...
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Key Vote YES on Amendments to the Energy Policy Modernization Act
As one of our over 5.7 million FreedomWorks activists nationwide, I urge you to contact your senators and ask them to vote YES on the following two amendments to the Energy Policy Modernization Act, S....
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FreedomWorks' Congressman of the Month - Paul Gosar
Rep. Paul Gosar was first elected to Congress in 2010, to what was then Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. After significant redistricting in the state, he has represented the 4th District since...
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The Demise of Safe Harbor and Rise of Privacy Shield
On October 6, 2015, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) ruled the US-EU Safe Harbor agreement invalid. The international agreement permitted companies to transfer digital information across the...
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An Article I Awakening: Congress Moves to Reclaim Its Full Constitutional...
Boldly wielding his pen and phone, President Obama has shamelessly used executive power to bypass those pesky Republican majorities in Congress. But these broad powers that he has used (and abused),...
View ArticleObama’s $10 Per Barrel Tax on Oil Is a Terrible Idea
Following a report that President Obama will propose a $10 per barrel tax on oil to pay for green transportation programs, FreedomWorks Legislative Affairs Manager Josh Withrow commented: “This is a...
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Wisconsin Hates the Muffin Man
It is illegal to sell a muffin to your neighbor in the state of Wisconsin. Cookies, cakes, and breads are all banned too. In fact, selling these items is a crime punishable by up to $1,000 in fines and...
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IRS Will Pay Legal Fees of Business Owner Whose Money Was Wrongfully Seized
A federal judge has ordered the Internal Revenue Service to pay the legal fees of Lyndon McLellan, a convenience store owner based in Fairmont, North Carolina, whose bank account was wrongfully seized...
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Louisiana Needs Budget Reform, Not Tax Repression
In Louisiana, fiscal integrity is going from bad to worse. Already, the state is facing the largest budget deficit in its entire history, at a whopping $700 million this year, and shortfall projections...
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West Virginia Votes for Worker Freedom and a Strong Economy
Good news came out of the West Virginia legislature this past Thursday, as bills regarding Right-to-Work and repealing the prevailing wage were passed in the House and Senate, respectively. Both of...
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The Fundamentals of Free Enterprise
"Ego is the fountainhead of progress." -- Ayn Rand "Free enterprise" is defined as "an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control." Known to...
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