By Duane Lester - Via The Missouri Torch- Today House Speaker Tim Jones joined state-level leaders to Demand Balance Now and called for support for a Balanced Budget Amendment Today House Speaker Tim Jones joined state-level leaders to Demand Balance Now and called for support for a Balanced Budget Amendment through a state-led, limited Article V Convention. This historic initiative is being led by state houses across the nation and is spearheaded nationally by the State Government Leadership Foundation’s citizen pledge. The pledge asks Americans from all walks of life to join state-level … [Read more...]
Mar 18, 2014
Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones joined state-level leaders calling for An Article V Convention Of The States
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Mar 18, 2014
Article V Convention of States- Good Answer To John Birch Society’s Objections
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New Hampshire Considers a call for An Article V Convention- By Lessig - Via Tumblr- The New Hampshire House of Representatives (all 400 of them!) will debate a resolution tomorrow to exercise NH’s power to call on Congress to convene an Article V convention. This is an important decision for New Hampshire. I just hope the confused rhetoric of the John Birch Society doesn’t confuse the issue. Article V of our Constitution governs the procedures for amending the constitution. The original draft of that provision gave Congress the exclusive role in proposing amendments. On September … [Read more...]
Mar 11, 2014
Arizona Debate And Discussion Over Article V Initiatives
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Last week, at the Chandler Cultural Center in Chandler Arizona, the Thomas Jefferson Center sponsored a debate on state legislature driven Article V initiatives. The following audios are from people in favor of an Article V Convention of the states. Richard Mack, a former Arizona Sheriff, was opposed to it favoring nullification. Great discussion! It is worth the time to take a listen to these wonderful and knowledgeable speakers. Josh Carden is with the Arizona Convention of States Team. If you only have 10 minutes, listen to his powerful audio. Nick Dranias is involved with both Compact … [Read more...]
Mar 10, 2014
Georgia Leads the Way on States’ Rights: 1st to Pass Article V Resolution
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Mar 6, 2014
Georgia becomes first state to pass Convention of States resolution!
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Georgia becomes first state to pass Convention of States resolution.Congratulations to Jacqueline Peterson, Cecil Staton, David Guldenschuh, Buzz Brockway and everyone else from the Georgia Convention Of States Project who worked so hard to get this accomplished!- Alexis Deacon Via Northwest Georgia News The Georgia House of Representatives joined the Georgia Senate today in passing a historic call for a convention of states to propose amendments to the Constitution to impose fiscal restraint upon Congress, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and establish term … [Read more...]
Mar 3, 2014
It’s Time For States To Call A Constitutional Convention And Pass A Balanced Budget Amendment
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It's Time For States To Call A Constitutional Convention And Pass A Balanced Budget Amendment By BARRY POULSON -Via Forbes- It has been more than three quarters of a century since the first balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution was proposed in Congress; and it has been more than half a century since the first resolution calling for an Article V convention to propose a balanced budget amendment was first introduced in the state legislatures. Despite many failures there is a new battle in the states to impose this fiscal discipline on the federal government, and this time … [Read more...]
Mar 3, 2014
Alaska group advances call for convention of states
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Via NewsMiner and Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska - A proposal urging a convention of the states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution has advanced from the House Finance Committee. HJR22 would place Alaska on record as urging Congress to call a convention of the states to propose constitutional amendments that "impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office of federal government officials." HJR22 is sponsored by North Pole Republican Rep. Tammie Wilson. The resolution is meant to … [Read more...]
Feb 23, 2014
Natelson: Convention Of States is “Worst Nightmare For The Washington Establishment”
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Audio of Professor Rob Natelson from The Convention of States telephone town hall on Feb. 13, 2014 Great quote: The Convention of States is the worst nightmare for the Washington establishment. Let's hope so. That's why we love it. It's time to over throw the ruling class in D.C.- Alexis Please like and comment. We would love to hear your thoughts on this matter. Then spread liberty, tweet this, facebook this and share it with your friends. Click here for a huge selection of articles and videos about an Article V convention of the states. Learn all about it! … [Read more...]
Feb 23, 2014
Michigan’s Involvement in an Article V Convention of States – A Rebuttal to Norman Hughes
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My friend Jen posted this wonderful article on her site last week. I wanted to add it to my collection of COS articles. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out! By Jen Kuznicki - Via JenKuznicki.com - Michigan’s Involvement in an Article V Convention of States – A Rebuttal to Norman Hughes- I received an email last week from my good friend Norman Hughes. Norm is a conservative activist here in Michigan, and he is trying to stop Michigan’s proposal to become part of the Constitutional process called the Article V Convention of States. While I agree that Michigan’s approach is wrong, I … [Read more...]
Feb 23, 2014
Sen. Rand Paul Is In Favor Of An Article V Convention Of States
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Video from The Sean Hannity Show - Fox News Click here for a huge selection of articles and videos about an Article V convention of the states. Learn all about it! Sen. Paul and Mark Levin behind the scenes at Fox News during the debut of The Liberty Amendments last summer. … [Read more...]
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