Today, the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) recognized Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s (MN-06) 100% Pro-Worker Score on CEI’s Congressional Labor Score Card. CEI, a public policy organization dedicated to free market principles and limited …
Two hundred and twenty-four years ago today, fifty-five men presented one of the greatest documents ever conceived by man to the world. In only four pages, the Constitution of the United States set up the parameters for the greatest nation on earth and …
Dear Representative McCotter, On behalf of more than 1.8 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I write in strong support of H.R. 2889, the Save Social Security Act . Your bill harnesses the principles of property rights and …
WASHINGTON - In honor of Constitution Day, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict released the following statement today: "Tomorrow, September 17, is Constitution Day: the anniversary of the agreement on the U.S. Constitution by the …
The Office of Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) will host information sessions on September 26 and 17, 2011, for students interested in applying for nomination to a U.S. Service Academy. Students and family members will have the opportunity to learn …
Dear Representative, On behalf of more than 1.8 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to support Rep. Tim Scott’s Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act, H.R. 2587 . National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-6) hosted a press conference and responded tonight to President Obama’s Jobs Speech. Below are her remarks as delivered: Unfortunately, it seems, every time the President speaks, his policies have cost the American …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict has released a video response to President Obama's jobs speech. The video is available here: A transcript follows: My name is Wes Benedict and I'm the Executive Director of …
As a former tax litigation attorney, I am very much aware of the burden the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) places upon the American taxpayer. In its role as the enforcer of the overly complex U.S. tax code, the IRS collects huge percentages of Americans’ …
On August 13th, a major battle in the effort to repeal Obamacare was won. A three-judge panel in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled the individual mandate within the health care overhaul to be unconstitutional. In their decision, the judges …
WASHINGTON - As unemployment in the United States remains stuck above 9 percent, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict released the following statement: "Every time politicians say they're going to create jobs, they end up destroying …
WASHINGTON - On August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon gave a speech announcing what would be known as his "New Economic Policy." The speech led directly to the formation of the Libertarian Party. In the speech, Nixon announced two measures …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party (LP) Executive Director Wes Benedict spoke today about the presidential aspirations of Texas Governor Rick Perry. Benedict's speech may be viewed online here. A transcript of the speech follows: I have a message for …
Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06), proud co-sponsor of H.R. 1154, the Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act (the VETS Dogs Act), submitted the following statement supporting the bill to the Congressional Record. The VETS Dogs Act, …
Dear Senator Johnson, On behalf of more than 1.8 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I write in support of your proposal to reinvigorate the American economy. Last week, you and 20 of your colleagues introduced S. 1438, the …
WASHINGTON - On January 17, 2011, the Libertarian Party (LP) asked the 90,000 readers of its weekly email message to take a poll asking, "When will we know that Republicans successfully fooled the Tea Partiers?" 59% of respondents chose the …
Washington needs fundamental changes to the way it spends taxpayer dollars. Never has this kind of change been more urgent than now, when the federal government is running a deficit of $14.3 trillion . Right now, every household in America bears a burden …
In 2000, Cathy Marie Lantz must have felt like she was living in a nightmare. As USA Today reported in June , Cathy’s husband, Dr. Richard Chetnik, a dentist with a seemingly successful practice, was arrested on charges of Medicare fraud. Soon after …
Today, the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks held a hearing on Senate bill, S. 1134, regarding the proposed St. Croix River Crossing between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Introduced May 27, 2011, by Senators Amy Klobuchar (MN), Al Franken (MN), Ron Johnson …
Dear Senator DeMint, On behalf of more than 1.7 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I applaud your recent introduction of S. 1425, the Fair Representation in Elections Act . Your legislation would prevent the National Labor …
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