FULLY Repeal ObamaCare - April 2017

Notwithstanding the war in Iraq, the economy has become a new source of focus for both the media and politicians. While economic statistics suggest that the worst may have passed, the recovery is slow, and persistent unemployment numbers continue to generate worries among both employers and employees, particularly in the manufacturing sector. The stalled economy has many pointing to the president’s tax cuts as the source of the malaise. However, the tax cuts were a critical first step towards a stronger economy, providing businesses the capital to invest in new growth while allowing consumers to keep more of their hard-earned income. Rather than calling for more big government solutions, Washington needs to build on the president’s economic agenda by removing unnecessary burdens and roadblocks to growth and investment. Eliminating unnecessary and excessive regulatory burdens and reforming the nation’s costly legal system are important elements of the economic reform formula.

On Monday, September 22, four U.S. senators squared off in an organized debate on the Senate floor about the looming Social Security crisis and personal retirement accounts. Sens. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.) and John Sununu (R-N.H.) represented the Republicans, while Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Jon Corzine (D-N.J.) represented the Democrats. The full text of the debate is available in the Congressional Record.

The Alabama Legislature is currently in a special session trying to balance the budget by October 1st. This presents Alabama with a historic opportunity for real reform and accountability. However, some legislators are resisting change, some are threatening to filibuster a budget, and some may even try to raise the taxes you have worked so hard on September 9th to defeat!

The Michigan Chapter of Citizens for a Sound Economy joined a growing list of Michigan leaders, organizations, and citizens in a call for Senator Levin and Stabenow to end their obstruction of the four of President Bush’s nominations to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Alabama Legislature is currently in a special session trying to balance the budget by October 1st. This presents Alabama with a historic opportunity for real reform and accountability. However, some legislators are resisting change, some are threatening to filibuster a budget, and some may even try to raise the taxes you have worked so hard on September 9th to defeat!

The Michigan Chapter of Citizens for a Sound Economy joined a growing list of Michigan leaders, organizations, and citizens in a call for Senator Levin and Stabenow to end their obstruction of the four of President Bush’s nominations to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Text of Gov. Rick Perry’s Remarks at Heritage Foundation Luncheon (Washington D.C.) (NOTE: The governor frequently deviates from prepared text.) Ever since a photographer captured an image of President Reagan walking on the White House grounds with “Mandate for Leadership” in his hands, the political world has awakened to the power of conservative ideas and solutions championed by the Heritage Foundation.