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October 15, 2012
Keeping Up Statistical Appearances
Last week, supporters of the current administration rejoiced over job numbers released by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS). For the first time since the administration came to power, the official unemployment number fell below 8%. Keynesian cheerleaders all claimed the numbers meant we are surely on the road to economic recovery, just in time for Christmas, and also, the election. Others saw through this ruse.
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September 21, 2012 The Price of Money: Consequences of the Federal Reserve's Zero Interest Rate PolicySeptember 21, 2012 Congressman Ron PaulStatement for the Record One of the most enduring myths in the United States is that this country has a free market, when in fact nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, government has pervaded so many aspects of the market that what we see as a free market is merely the structural shell of formerly free institutions, while government pulls the strings behind ... View More |
October 10, 2012 Congressman Ron Paul to Appear in VictoriaCongressman Paul to ride in parade, speak at Victoria College Lake Jackson, TX – Congressman Ron Paul, along with his wife Carol, will ride in the Victoria GOP parade entry in Saturday's "Parade That Never Was" honoring all Vietnam War veterans as well as families who lost loved ones in the war. He will also be speaking after the parade at the Victoria College Student Center located at 2200 E Red River in Victoria at 1:00 pm. The parade begins at 10:00 am this Saturday, October 13th in downtown ... View More |
September 18, 2012 Paul Subcommittee to Examine Federal Reserve Interest Rate PolicySeptember 18, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ron Paul, Chairman of the Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Subcommittee, announced today that the subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the effects of the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy on the American ... View More |
July 31, 2012 Paul Subcommittee to Examine Sound Money and Parallel CurrenciesCongressman Ron Paul, Chairman of the Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Subcommittee, announced today that the subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine sound money and parallel currencies. “The American people have suffered for decades from the declining purchasing power of the dollar. The Federal Reserve has abused its position as the monopolist issuer of currency to enrich Wall Street and impoverish Main Street,” stated Chairman Paul. “The Fed can effectively create money out of thin air with impunity, while creators of gold and silver currencies face jail time. This is a travesty. The only way to stabilize the economy is ... View More |
July 25, 2012 House Votes Overwhelmingly to Audit the Fed!WASHINGTON, July 24 – Congressman Ron Paul today applauded the passage by the House of Representatives of H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act. The bill, which calls for a full audit of the Federal Reserve System-- including its lending facilities and critical monetary policy operations-- passed overwhelmingly by a bipartisan vote of ... View More |
June 28, 2012 Statement on Supreme Court Obamacare DecisionWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Paul issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold most of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. "I strongly disagree with today’s decision by the Supreme Court, but I am not surprised. The Court has a dismal record when it comes to protecting liberty against unconstitutional excesses by Congress. ... View More |
June 27, 2012 Audit the Fed Bill Passed by Congressional Oversight CommitteeWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Paul was very pleased when this morning his signature piece of legislation passed out of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. HR 459, known as Paul's "Audit the Fed" bill, enjoys strong bipartisan support in Congress and broad popular support among the American ... View More |
May 24, 2012 Angleton student wins art competition for 14th Congressional DistrictGalveston, TX - Judging for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery took place last week in Friendswood. High School students from across the 10 counties encompassing the 14th Congressional district participated in the competition. The winning piece was created by Eric Pennington, an Angleton High School 11th grade student. His art work, titled "Midnight Rendezvous," portrayed a young girl embracing her horse. He used prisma color pencils to create the piece. Eric is the son of Brett and Debbie Pennington of Angleton. His art teacher is Kim Caskey. Eric's art work will be on display in the Capitol Building Tunnel ... View More |
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