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Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
Fed’s Flood May Leave Democracy Needing Bailout: Kevin Hassett
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aU41A2nIChN4 Ouch ! What will they think of next ? Stamp us all on the forehead for more revenue ? At least it would be tied to actual real productivity !!! That's the irony and as such, may create "a rationale" ! So how do you like debt based fiat currency now ? |
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Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
Thank you Susan,
The list of current co-sponsors is at post #20 on this thread. HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act" 55 and Alive!!! http://projectavalon.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11766 "Viva Liberty" |
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Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
Suhweet! I really hope this one passes. I'm doing what I can to contact my representatives and spread the word. I feel good about this one.
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Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
This is a lively and 'suhweet' Tax Day Tea Party in Albany New York specifically about the Fed and HR 1207
Albany, NY Tea Party, 3,000 in attendance On April 15th, there were 700+ Tea Parties across the country. In Albany, a group of 20 unaffiliated citizens organized along with Al Rooney, WGY Radio personality, a non-partisan Tea Party event that went viral through Facebook and brought in a crowd of over 3,000 people according to police estimates. The 3 hour event focused on the Constitution, protesting the bailouts, and the expansion of government by the Republicans and Democrats. Campaign for Liberty was there with a table and gave away over 500 Constitutions, 1,000 CFL flyers, 800 Freedom to Fascism DVDs, and collected hundreds of signatures for a petition for HR 1207, The Federal Reserve Transparency Act. Campaign for Liberty members spoke at the Event: Steven Vasquez, NY State CFL Coordinator Video (7:25): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments and this one in Illinois...could be number 56 Congressman John Shimkus on HR 1207 "It'll take public outcry." Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/17/09 If you live in Illinois' 19th district, be sure to contact Congressman Shimkus next week and urge him to fully support HR 1207 by cosponsoring! Video (3:18): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments |
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71 CO-SPONSORS Signed On!
71 CO-SPONSORS Signed On!
Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/22/09 Now that Congress is back in session and the list has been updated, HR 1207 is up to 71 co-sponsors!! Thanks to all those who have worked so hard to get their representatives on board. The momentum just keeps getting stronger! Here are most recent co-sponsors: Rep Baldwin, Tammy [WI-2] - 4/21/2009 Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 4/21/2009 Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 4/21/2009 Rep Cole, Tom [OK-4] - 4/21/2009 Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] - 4/21/2009 Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] - 4/21/2009 Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] - 4/21/2009 Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] - 4/21/2009 Rep Latham, Tom [IA-4] - 4/21/2009 Rep Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3] - 4/21/2009 Rep Luetkemeyer, Blaine [MO-9] - 4/21/2009 Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 4/21/2009 Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 4/21/2009 Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 4/21/2009 Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 4/21/2009 Rep Roe, David P. [TN-1] - 4/21/2009 Complete list here: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Another interesting numbers coincidence? When I reviewed this post there were 1177 views of this topic about 71 HR 1207 co-sponsors. (For anyone checking their dictionary, cosponsor can be one word or a hyphenated word; I prefer the hyphenated spelling.) Last edited by peaceandlove; 04-23-2009 at 02:03 AM. |
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Your Welcome Kathleen,
With your help we are edging closer to Liberty. Thanks for reminding us to contact our representatives when they do the 'right thing'. PaL The following information wasn't available when I posted the update earlier today. (Or I didn't see it. ) This link has a graph depicting the step like fashion co-sponsors have signed on since the introduction of HR 1207 on 2/26/2009. The breakdown of co-sponsors is as follows: 61 Republicans 10 Democrats By State: see link: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16625 End The Fed Protests this Saturday, April 25 Posted by BBLiberty on 04/22/09 7:16 PM Don't forget that the End the Fed protests are nationwide at all the Federal Reserve banks this Saturday, April 25. Go to www.endthefed.us or www.endthefedusa.ning.com or www.restoretherepublic.net Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16649 Last edited by peaceandlove; 04-24-2009 at 10:20 PM. |
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Shimkus fills in position #72 BINGO 04/23/09 Illinois now has TWO HR 1207 Co-Sponsors! Congressman Shimkus has now officially co-sponsored HR 1207, making him our second Illinois co-sponsor. Congressman Manzullo signed on yesterday. Keep up the great work Illinois patriots! Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16672 |
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Wow, they keep pouring in. This just posted since I last looked at the site.
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Take Action this Tuesday to Audit the Fed
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Take Action this Tuesday 4/28 to Audit the Fed Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/24/09 This coming Tuesday, April 28th, C4L will be holding its second official Mass Action Day by doing a "National Petition Push" in support of HR 1207! Cosponsors are pouring onto the bill faster than the Library of Congress' site can keep up (We're up to 91 now, but the listing won't show until early next week.), and, with Jesse's visits to over 50 Capitol Hill offices this week garnering very positive results, now is the perfect time to make our voices heard! Our VA national office is flooded with over 40,000 of your petitions, and next week we're taking them where they belong - to congressional offices all over the Hill. Members of C4L's national staff will be joined by volunteers from all over the DC area to deliver these petitions. If you're in the DC area and are interested in joining us on Tuesday, contact Allison Gibbs for more information. Article continues: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Repeat: End The Fed Protests this Saturday, April 25 Posted by BBLiberty on 04/22/09 7:16 PM Don't forget that the End the Fed protests are nationwide at all the Federal Reserve banks this Saturday, April 25. Go to www.endthefed.us or www.endthefedusa.ning.com or www.restoretherepublic.net Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16649 Last edited by peaceandlove; 04-27-2009 at 05:38 AM. |
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Barney Frank discusses H.R. 1207: The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009
Barney Frank discusses H.R. 1207:
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Steve Dore Song: Audit the Fed
Audit the Fed Song by: Steve Dore Audio: http://stevedoresongs.com/mp3/AuditTheFed.mp3 Source: http://endthefedusa.ning.com/ Federal Reserve Transparency Act - HR1207 - Ron Paul March 16, 2009 "I think I could make the case for saying, that the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board is more powerful than our President." Ron Paul Video (6:04): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PC9f...layer_embedded Last edited by peaceandlove; 04-26-2009 at 05:53 AM. |
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Yahoo ...92
...to be announced officially this week. The following is also posted at the Revolution Brewing Thread by Dantheman62 under News and Updates. It seemed appropriate to add it here also. Rally from your Couch you Potatoes Audit the Fed! Melt the Switchboard Day 4/27/2009 http://endthefedusa.ning.com/events/...e-fed-melt-the On Monday, April 27th we will follow up our nationwide End the Fed! rallies with an "Audit the Fed! Melt the Switchboard Day". We must all call in on that day and get EVERYONE we know to also call in to our Congressional Representatives. The Congressional Switchboard number is: 1-877-851-6437. Let's focus particularly on the members of the House Financial Services Committee. Let's also call to PRAISE and APPLAUD those Representatives who have Co-Sponsored the HR 1207. Repeal/Audit the Fed Petition: http://endthefed.us/media/RepealPetition.pdf http://www.campaignforliberty.com/ca...uditthefed.php Participate in our Discussion Forum topic on HR 1207: http://endthefedusa.ning.com/forum/c...istForCategory Join the Audit the Fed! Action Group: http://endthefedusa.ning.com/group/r...etitionproject Monitor the status of the bill here: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207 And remember to: Take Action this Tuesday 4/28 to Audit the Fed See Post #36 above. Last edited by peaceandlove; 04-27-2009 at 05:40 AM. |
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HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
100!!! How about a 100 gun salute!
Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/29/09 11:51 AM As of today, the Library of Congress officially lists 100 co-sponsors for HR 1207! Since thomas.gov was running a little behind on the count, the following list updates from 84. Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 4/28/2009 Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] - 4/28/2009 Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 4/28/2009 Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 4/28/2009 Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 4/28/2009 Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 4/28/2009 Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-14] - 4/28/2009 Rep Tiberi, Patrick J. [OH-12] - 4/28/2009 Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 4/28/2009 Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 4/28/2009 Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10] - 4/28/2009 Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] - 4/28/2009 Rep Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2] - 4/28/2009 Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 4/28/2009 Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 4/28/2009 Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] - 4/28/2009 Thanks again for all of your hard work. This is incredible news! Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Last edited by peaceandlove; 04-30-2009 at 04:41 AM. |
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109 Co-sponsors
109...be still, oh heart o' mine!
Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/30/09 10:38 AM And the list keeps growing! Here are the latest names: Rep Wilson, Charles A. [OH-6] - 4/29/2009 Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 4/29/2009 Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 4/29/2009 Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 4/29/2009 Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 4/29/2009 Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 4/29/2009 Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] - 4/29/2009 Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 4/29/2009 Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 4/29/2009 The head Republican on the Financial Services committee. This addition is a key measure of support and will be very important when we get to the hearing stage. Total States: 39 No Sponsorship: North Dakota, Rhode Island, Maine, Kentucky, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Connecticut, Arkansas, Vermont, New Mexico, Massachusetts, District of Columbia Rankings: TX: 15 FL: 8 CA: 8 GA: 6 MI: 5 TN: 4 OH: 4 PA: 4 IL: 4 MO: 4 MN: 4 WI: 3 NC: 3 OK: 3 SC: 3 KS: 2 UT: 2 WA: 2 NE: 2 VA: 2 IN: 2 LA: 2 ID: 1 MS: 1 NJ: 1 OR: 1 AZ: 1 IA: 1 MT: 1 WY: 1 HI: 1 NV: 1 MD: 1 WV: 1 DE: 1 AK: 1 CO: 1 AL: 1 NY: 1 Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Quote:
Our Visit to Congressman Cleaver in Missouri - Audit the Fed! Posted by Deb Wells on 04/30/09 12:30 PM Seven Campaign for Liberty members met at Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City district office today. He's a Democrat representing Missouri's 5th Congressional District. Campaign for Liberty Region 5 Coordinator, Ralph Munyan, was our spokesman. Ralph had called the office to advise them that we would be there at 1:00 pm today and we met briefly in the office with the staff person, Danny, to deliver signed petitions (and mentioned, of course, that another 47,000 were being delivered in DC). Video of visit (2:36): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Quote:
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Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
Email from Ron Paul Campaign today.
Dear Friends, As we reflect on President Obama's first 100 days in office, the hundreds of billions of dollars in taxpayer bailouts of Wall Street and the just passed budget, a staggering $3.4 trillion boondoggle, I wanted to share some good news with you. As I write, H.R. 1207, my bill to audit the Federal Reserve, currently has 110 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. This piece of legislation is perhaps the most important of my career, and I thank you for your continued support in sending me back to Congress to fight for it. A broad coalition of Representatives has joined with me in supporting your right to transparency at the Fed. For example, Rep. Tom Price (GA), head of the conservative Republican Study Committee, and Rep. Lynn Woolsey (CA), former head of the liberal Progressive Caucus, have both cosponsored the bill. Americans from all over the political spectrum are demanding an audit of the Federal Reserve. And with good reason! Since its inception, the Federal Reserve has operated without sufficient transparency or accountability to the American people. In fact, current law specifically excludes the Fed from audit or real congressional oversight. No government agency has such an utter lack of sunshine. The Federal Reserve has created and dispersed trillions of dollars in response to our current financial crisis. Of course, I am among the most outspoken critics of the bailouts, but Americans across the nation, regardless of their opinion of the TARP program, want to know where that money has gone and exactly how much has been spent. H.R. 1207 will open up the Fed's funding facilities, such as the Primary Dealer Credit Facility, Term Securities Lending Facility, and Term Asset-Backed Securities Lending Facility to Congressional oversight. Additionally, audits could include discount window operations, open market operations, and agreements with foreign central banks, such as the ongoing dollar swap operations with European central banks. By opening all Fed operations to a GAO audit and calling for such an audit to be completed by the end of 2010, the H.R. 1207 would achieve much-needed transparency of the Federal Reserve. Times are tough, and we continue to hear a stream of bad news. But I will continue to stand up for you in Congress and fight for our American traditions, to protect our Liberty and for an Audit of the Federal Reserve. Thank you again for your support. I could not continue my fight without you. In Liberty, Ron Paul If you would like to support Ron Paul or learn more about his campaign, log on to www.RonPaulforCongress.com |
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HR 1207 Co-sponsors Now Number 112!
HR 1207 Co-sponsors Now Number 112!
Posted by StephanieButcher on 05/01/09 11:19 AM List of co-sponsors from Library of Congress H.R.1207 Title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 2/26/2009) Co-sponsors (84) Related Bills: S.604 Latest Major Action: 2/26/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. List of co-sponsors by date: See Link: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=17304 |
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HR 1207 - 124 Co-sponsors and Counting!!!
Add another Dozen (not the Dirty kind).
124 and C.o.u.n.t.i.n.g.!!! Posted by StephanieButcher on 05/05/09 10:44 AM List of co-sponsors from Library of Congress H.R.1207 Title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 2/26/2009) Co-sponsors (124) Related Bills: S.604 Latest Major Action: 2/26/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. List of co-sponsors by date: See Link: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=17538 Last edited by peaceandlove; 05-06-2009 at 01:32 AM. |
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Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
Dr. Paul broke out the grill and is smokin' hot!
Ron Paul to Bernanke: Continue Down Path of Socializing Our Entire Economy & Transparency "Of course its the policy...is the only thing that really counts." Dr. Paul Video (5:58): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAVaOe2zV3w May 5, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, With each passing day, Ron Paul is winning people over to the cause of Federal Reserve transparency and sound money. More and more Congressmen have been signing onto Dr. Paul’s Audit the Fed bill, HR 1207, and it is now up to a whopping 124 cosponsors. That co-sponsor list now includes over half of the House Republican Caucus. Dr. Paul is truly leading the GOP back to its roots of sound money and fiscal conservatism. In fact, The Washington Independent’s David Weigel just wrote an important article about how Ron Paul’s message is resonating with Republican lawmakers. All I can say is, "It's about time!" Click here to read the article -- “Ron Paul's Economic Theories Winning GOP Converts”: http://washingtonindependent.com/417...g-gop-converts And today, Dr. Paul proved the case for Federal Reserve transparency to people across America by grilling Ben Bernanke on national television. (See video above.) Chairman Ben is running scared now that HR 1207 is gaining steam. He even tried to appease Dr. Paul by offering transparency on everything except monetary policy -- the Fed's sole function! It is clear we are winning this fight, and I believe that ultimately we will see it through to victory. But this is no time to rest on our laurels. Keep writing and calling your congressman if he has not already co-sponsored HR 1207 (click here to find out): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/ca...porthr1207.php Circulate more petitions and Audit the Fed literature to your friends and neighbors to recruit them to this winning effort. Thank you for all you have done and all you will do. With your continued support, Ron Paul and Campaign for Liberty will return the GOP to its conservative roots, and America back to its founding principles. In Liberty, John Tate President, Campaign for Liberty |
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Why We Need HR 1207
Posted by Matt Hawes on 05/07/09 10:13 AM The Federal Reserve Inspector General was recently unable to tell Rep. Alan Grayson what goes on at the Federal Reserve. Thanks to your support, HR 1207, which would require an Audit of the Fed, is now up to 134 cosponsors! On page A5 of today's Washington Times, C4L is running a full page coalition letter with a list of over 60 other organizations that have joined our call for transparency and accountability at the Federal Reserve. Continues with excerpts of interview: Excerpts and Video (5:26): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=17715 SEE FULL PAGE AD including An Open Letter to the US House of Representatives: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments HR 1207 Now Has 134 Co-sponsors Posted by MountainDoc on 05/07/09 09:41 AM We picked up another 10 co-sponsors - including 3 democrats, one of whom (John Adler NJ) is on the financial services committee). Here's today's new additions: Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 5/6/2009 Democrat Rep Linder, John [GA-7] - 5/6/2009 Republican (Leader of the Fairtax) Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] - 5/6/2009 Republican Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4] - 5/6/2009 Republican Rep Dent, Charles W. [PA-15] - 5/6/2009 Republican Rep Radanovich, George [CA-19] - 5/6/2009 Republican Rep Schock, Aaron [IL-18] - 5/6/2009 Republican Rep Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [SD] - 5/6/2009 Democrat Rep Austria, Steve [OH-7] - 5/6/2009 Republican Rep Adler, John H. [NJ-3] - 5/6/2009 Democrat (House Financial Services Committee Member) Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=17711 Last edited by peaceandlove; 05-07-2009 at 05:03 PM. |
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Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
Has anyone taken a close look at Nazi Germany's attempt to operate a currency independent of the international banksters? If the Fed is audited...this may open a Pandora's Box which will turn everything upside down. This thing may get very ugly...but it needs to happen. End the Fed! Go Ron Paul! Rewatch 'The Money Masters"! Go peaceandlove!
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Posted by Matt Hawes on 05/08/09 10:43 AM Here are the latest additions to HR 1207: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] - 5/7/2009 Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 5/7/2009 Rep Walz, Timothy J. [MN-1] - 5/7/2009 Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] - 5/7/2009 Rep Michaud, Michael H. [ME-2] - 5/7/2009 Rep Conaway, K. Michael [TX-11] - 5/7/2009 Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-3] - 5/7/2009 Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 5/7/2009 Rep Guthrie, Brett [KY-2] - 5/7/2009 Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Last edited by peaceandlove; 05-08-2009 at 08:01 PM. |
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H.R.1207 Adds Six to the List
Posted by DougWalters on 05/12/09 09:07 AM Six more Representatives co-sponsored H.R.1207 yesterday, bringing the running total up to 149! Rep Flake, Jeff [AZ-6] - 5/11/2009 Rep Hastings, Doc [WA-4] - 5/11/2009 Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] - 5/11/2009 Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] - 5/11/2009 Rep Harper, Gregg [MS-3] - 5/11/2009 Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] - 5/11/2009 Best of all, Gerlach and Lance are both on the House Financial Services Committee. TOTALS*: 129 Republican co-sponsors (72.47%), 25 on the committee. 20 Democratic co-sponsors (7.81%), 2 on the committee. *totals revised to show accurate co-sponsorship Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments John Barrow (GA-12) first Democrat from GA to co-sponsor HR1207! Posted by Mitch Anderson on 05/12/09 3:21 PM Here is the email that's been going around to everyone in the district that's been in contact with John Barrow, as he's now supporting HR1207! I want to send a shout out to everyone in the district who's been part of the petition drive, been in contact with John Barrow's offices here in Georgia (especially county coordinators Casey Tucker, Robert McGee, Kathy Pate, Bill Bennett, and Peter Zink), and his office in DC. Without your efforts, this would not be possible. Thanks also to Jesse Benton and everyone at C4L HQ who did the petition drops in DC! This is John Barrow. Thanks for your e-mail in support of H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009. I've always supported transparency and accountability in government, and that's why I'm proud to cosponsor H.R. 1207, which will allow for more audits of the Federal Reserve and will direct the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of the Federal Reserve and report its findings to Congress next year. The bill will also allow Members of Congress and the public to be better informed about the work the Federal Reserve does and will help us to see any problems that need to be addressed. If you have any further questions please contact my Legislative Correspondent, Chris Baggett. Feel free to call him at 1-202-225-2823, anytime between 9 in the morning and 6 in the evening. We hope to talk with you soon. Thanks again- --John Congressman John Barrow 213 Cannon House Building Washington, DC 202-225-2823 Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments |
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Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
As I was updating the thread to 156 another post came in updating it to 162, so there are two links below referencing the additions. I have added the additional names to the list below.
H.R.1207 Up to 162 Co-Sponsors Posted by DougWalters on 05/13/09 08:30 AM If we keep this pace up we'll hit 218 in about two weeks! Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] - 5/12/2009 Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] - 5/12/2009 Rep Mack, Connie [FL-14] - 5/12/2009 Rep Barrow, John [GA-12] - 5/12/2009 Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] - 5/12/2009 Rep Maffei, Daniel B. [NY-25] - 5/12/2009 Rep Inslee, Jay [WA-1] - 5/12/2009 Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 5/13/2009 Rep Minnick, Walter [ID-1] - 5/13/2009 Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [LA-7] - 5/13/2009 Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-3] - 5/13/2009 Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] - 5/13/2009 Rep Perriello, Thomas S.P. [VA-5] - 5/13/2009 If you are represented by any of these good folks, send them a big THANK YOU for their support of this bill! Edward Royce (CA-40) is a Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, and Daniel Maffei (NY-25) is a Democrat on the Committee. TOTALS: 133 Republicans (74.72%) - 26 out of 29 committee members 23 Democrats (8.98%) - 3 out of 42 committee members I find it amazing that we are so close to a number of significant marks - with 156 co-sponsors we are only 62 co-sponsors away from our goal of 218. We are also a mere three Democratic co-sponsors away from having gained the support of 10% of the Democrats in the House. I think that if we can hit 10% (which shouldn't be that hard) it will ensure that this bill is viewed as a completely bipartisan effort to bring about true reform, something we haven't seen in a long time. We are also one Republican co-sponsor away from having support from 75% of the Republicans in the House. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 156 Co-Sponsors Source and comments (current updated list): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=18079 162 Co-Sponsors Source and comments: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Last edited by peaceandlove; 05-14-2009 at 05:31 PM. |
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Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
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Posted by FreedomPrefered on 05/18/09 10:17 AM H.R.1207 Title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes. See Link for Updated List of Co-sponsors: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=18394 See this Statement and more Speeches at Ron Paul's congressional site: http://www.house.gov/paul/index.shtml Statement Introducing Legislation to Help Consumers with Forgiven Credit Card Debt May 14, 2009 Madame Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation to help Americans struggling with consumer debt by excluding discharges of debt from the definition of taxable income. Currently, when someone is relived of consumer debt, such as credit card debt, they are taxed on the forgiven debt. So, for example, if a credit card company agrees to forgive $12,000 of a $15,000 debt, the debtor’s taxable income increases by $12,000---even though the debtor does not actually have an additional $12,000 in his or her bank account. The only way for Americans to avoid turning cancelation of debt into a taxable event is by declaring bankruptcy or insolvency. Thus, the tax code’s perverse incentives could cause more Americans to declare bankruptcy, which is neither in the best interest of the debtor or their creditors. Madam Speaker, the tax code should not punish Americans who work out a settlement with their creditors that enables them to avoid bankruptcy. This is unfair to both the debtors and their creditors. I therefore encourage my colleagues to cosponsor my legislation removing discharged debt from the definition of taxable income. |
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