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Fighting increased dependency and expanding government – the TEA Party

By Steve McGough / April 20, 2010 /

Yes, tax policy and President Obama’s agenda are part of the TEA Party’s driving force, but more important is the realization that the expanding role of the federal government creates an increased dependency on government.

Federal stimulus fail – “Weatherize your home” program buried in red tape

By Steve McGough / February 18, 2010 /

Part of the Obama administration’s stimulus program included a plan to weatherize 600,000 homes in three years – and “save or create” jobs of course – has only completed somewhere between 9,000 and 22,000 homes during it’s first year. The program cost is $5 billion.

Mount Vernon Statement released today – Constitutional conservatism?

By Steve McGough / February 16, 2010 /

The Mount Vernon Statement is set to be signed today by 80 leading conservatives on the eve of the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) event in Washington this week. Some call it a manifesto, some a resurgence of the Contract with America. May I remind readers of the true conservative manifesto?

Ben Nelson on constitutional law – Update (Video): Lindsey Graham Agrees

By SoundOffSister / December 19, 2009 /

Update (Jim)– Senator Lindsey Graham agrees with SOS. It’s a must watch below. While Senator Ben Nelson (D. Neb.) is basking in the glow of his hard fought victory to make changes to the Senate health care bill, let me throw a bit of cold water on the celebration. By now, you know that the…

The SOS begins her dissection of the Reid Health Care Bill: Reid on Constitutional Law

By SoundOffSister / November 19, 2009 /

Several weeks ago I wrote two posts dealing with the constitutionality of Obamacare based upon the remarks of Mr. Hoyer (D. Md.) and Ms. Pelosi (D. Ca.).  Mr. Hoyer insisted that the mandate that all have insurance was clearly constitutional based upon Congress’s power to tax, while Ms. Pelosi insisted the mandate was constitutional based…

Feinstein, $25 billion, and her husband’s company

By Steve McGough / April 21, 2009 /

In today’s “can we make the problem any more obvious” file, we have Sen. Diane Feinstein introducing legislation to send $25 billion in tax dollars to the Federal Deposit Insurance Agency (FDIC) who days before provided her husband’s company a lucrative contract to sell foreclosed properties. The Washington Times thought this was a pretty interesting…

Hey McDermott – Congress does not have authority to fill gas tanks

By Steve McGough / July 23, 2008 /

Sticking with the you-need-government-to-take-care-of-you theme, Representative Jim McDermott, a congressman from Washington state, has brought fourth legislation to help the hard working people around the United States that are having a tough time paying for gasoline. That’s right, he wants the federal government to help fill gas tanks. What a tool. Congressman, do you have…

Money and Politics – How to Buy a Vote

By Steve McGough / February 14, 2008 / Comments Off on Money and Politics – How to Buy a Vote

No matter how often supporters of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) – a.k.a McCain-Feingold – tell us that they got the money out of politics, every day more cash is being thrown around by national politicians. During the 2000 election cycle, campaign finance reform was the issue. Soft money had to be removed from…

He Said, He Said – Congress Investigates Steroid Use

By Steve McGough / February 13, 2008 / Comments Off on He Said, He Said – Congress Investigates Steroid Use

I have not thought too much about steroid use in baseball, but there is one thing that I’m certain of, Congress has specific responsibilities listed in the U.S. Constitution and there is no mention of hearing on steroids in baseball. Fox News is covering the hearings live. Here is the opening statement from Roger Clemens.…

The Cost of Education

By Steve McGough / December 20, 2007 / Comments Off on The Cost of Education

Walter Williams posted his column yesterday that dealt with the average cost paid – per year I assume – by public secondary education schools in the U.S. compared to other countries. He also looks quickly at the academic results posted by the U.S. Department of Education1. We’re not doing all that well; ranked 33rd in…