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2018-04-16T22:14:01-05:00

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Sen. Tom Coburn: As a Physician, I Want to Fix the Real Disease of the Federal Government

Last updated on: April 16, 2018 at 10:14 pm By Convention of States

“We’re so out of balance now that Iowa doesn’t get to make the decisions for Iowa, you know, somebody in Washington’s making it,” Coburn said. “It never got voted on by the Iowa people.” Read more

2018-04-16T22:05:57-05:00

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Should We Blame Paul Ryan for the $1 Trillion Deficit?

Last updated on: April 16, 2018 at 10:05 pm By Convention of States

The solution must go far deeper than a new Speaker of the House. Read more

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2018-04-16T21:29:42-05:00

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States are ‘Powerless’ Against the Federal Government Until They Do This

Last updated on: April 16, 2018 at 9:29 pm By Convention of States

It’s not been invoked before, but Article V of the United States Constitution provides for states to be a check on the federal government, to reduce federal spending and even reduce the power and jurisdiction of the federal government. Read more

2018-04-06T21:04:52-05:00

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It’s Time to Put the States in Charge

Last updated on: April 6, 2018 at 9:04 pm By Guest Contributor

One thing is certain: we are headed in the wrong direction as a nation. Read more

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2018-04-06T20:24:11-05:00

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Students Fight for the Future of This Nation by Advocating for an Article V Convention of States

Last updated on: April 6, 2018 at 8:24 pm By Guest Contributor

The size and scope of the federal government has far exceeded what the Founders intended. Crazy. I know. Read more

2018-04-04T10:28:58-05:00

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Convention for Proposing Amendments Not as Scary as Big Government Advocates Suggest

Last updated on: April 4, 2018 at 10:28 am By Convention of States

The convention has no governmental power whatsoever. It may only propose. The states may ratify these proposals or reject or ignore them. Read more

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2018-04-04T10:20:50-05:00

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Sen. DeMint: “We Have a Terminal Patient Called the United States…”

Last updated on: April 4, 2018 at 10:20 am By Guest Contributor

Our original Constitution has been replaced by years of precedent and case law... There is nothing off limits to the federal government. Read more

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2018-04-04T10:13:26-05:00

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Do Any Federal Agencies Actually Respect Liberty? Here’s the Surprising Answer

Last updated on: April 4, 2018 at 10:13 am By Rita Dunaway

For those of us who want to see the swamp drained, there is a long, difficult road ahead. It will require much more than any single administration can accomplish. Read more

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2018-04-02T09:41:39-05:00

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Want to Save This Great Nation? Trust the Constitution’s Ingenious Solution

Last updated on: April 2, 2018 at 9:41 am By Convention of States

This process is ingenious. The sheer amount of support needed insures only reforms supported by the vast majority of Americans. Read more

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2018-03-29T09:25:12-05:00

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Congress Gave Itself a Raise in the Massive New Spending Bill

Last updated on: March 29, 2018 at 9:25 am By Convention of States

The House and Senate increased their own budgets in the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package. Read more

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