Category Archives: Congress
Ron Paul: The Congressional Budget Debate Is Just A Sideshow
by Ron Paul Federal spending once again dominated the debate in Washington last week, as House Republicans and Senate Democrats began work on their ten-year budget plans. Contrary to claims, neither party’s budget reduces spending. While the Republican plan increases … Continue reading
Ron Paul: The Sequester ‘Crisis’ And What Should Be Done
by Ron Paul Despite what the media and politicians would have us believe, the United States did not collapse last Friday when the package of spending reductions known as “sequestration” went into effect. The financial markets hardly blinked, as they … Continue reading
Ron Paul: “Fiscal Cliff” Vote Shows How Washington Really Works
by Ron Paul Last week the Senate and House demonstrated again why their approval ratings are so low. The 154 page “fiscal cliff” bill was made available to Senators just three minutes before the vote was taken on the legislation. … Continue reading
