Archive for the ‘Ron Paul’ Category
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Economy flounders, despite the stimulus
A year after a nearly $800 billion stimulus package was passed, the U.S. economy still finds itself mired in mediocrity.
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Fed bashers: Washington’s odd couple
“These are vulgar, obscene people who, in many cases, I really do believe, have serious emotional problems. In this country we have people who have drug problems, people who have alcohol problems.”
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Government can’t squelch free speech
For everyone licking their wounds after Thursday’s landmark 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission, worried that the evil corporations are now poised to ruin American democracy once and for all, in the bogus name of free speech, here’s a word of potential hope: I used to be one of you, too, and today I’m happy as a clam. Maybe you can be too, eventually. Here’s why:
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Fed rage boils over on Capitol Hill
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has a tough road ahead.
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Ron Paul: Let the dollar prove itself
A growing number of Americans are becoming aware of the Federal Reserve System, what it is, how it has precipitated our financial crisis, and how it continues to pursue policies that delay economic recovery and weaken the dollar.
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Ron Paul’s son following in father’s footsteps
The phrase “like father, like son” is ringing true for Texas Rep. Ron Paul.
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Passenger says TSA agents harassed him
Steve Bierfeldt says the Transportation Security Administration pulled him aside for extra questioning in March. He was carrying a pocket edition of the U.S. Constitution and an iPhone capable of making audio recordings. And he used them.
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Hysteria over swine flu is the real danger, some say
As the number of swine flu cases rises around the world, so is a gradual backlash — with some saying the threat the virus poses is overblown.
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Paul: Stimulus uproar is Congress’ fault
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul was interviewed on CNN’s “American Morning” on Friday. Paul, R-Texas, offered his thoughts on the AIG outrage, the stimulus bill and Congress’ actions to boost the economy.
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Commentary: GOP becoming a cartoon
The Republican Party is becoming a cartoon.