2013 General Assembly Crossover Legislation Scorecard
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“Poverty”
A local Richmond newspaper decided to give front-page coverage to the City of Richmond’s “Anti-Poverty Commission.” I just wanted to take the time to point out a few important facts: The definition of “Poverty” used by the U.S. Census includes this gem: “The offi...
General Assembly Bills Need YOUR Help!
Below, please find a request that you contact your state legislators regarding a critical Second Amendment bill. Many of us are receiving requests that we call our Delegates and Senators in the Virginia General Assembly regarding specific bills. Frankly, this is not a duty that we should ignore. To ...
Schedule for Lobby Day 2013
VA TEA PARTY PATRIOTS LOBBY DAYat the Capitol Monday, January 21, 2013 AGENDA for the day! Lobby Representatives at the General Assembly Building, 910 Capitol Square, Richmond VA 23219 (9th & Broad) You will be required to go through a security check to enter the building. Pick up a “Capitol Connections” 2013 guide to Legislator’s room numbers at the information desk in the main lobby. Advance appointments are recommended. CoLA lobbying materials will be available in conference room 3 EAST [...]
Washington: Anything But Balanced
Spending always increases. Balanced approach? No way, no how. The government spending machine marches on, devouring all. I [...]
Training for New Political Candidates Coming to Richmond
American Majority is the leading developer of the nation’s new 21st century grassroots political infrastructure with the most effective tools to promote liberty through limited government. They will be hosting a training for new leaders who desire to step forward as candidates. The training would also be excellent for those desiring to become campaign managers or [...]
Tracking Virginia legislation online
Virginia’s General Assembly begins Wednesday, January 9. And there are a few different ways to follow the bills online. And of course, you can track bills right here on this website through Richmond Tea Party’s Action Center!
You Lose
Bloomberg: Senate-Passed Deal Means Higher Tax on 77% of Households More than 80 percent of households with incomes between $50,000 and $200,000 would pay higher taxes. Among the households facing higher taxes, the average increase would be $1,635, the policy center said. While the white house web site declares victory: Raises $620 billion in revenue [...]
Mob Rule
As in, “be careful what you wish for” Democracy has been accurately described as mob rule. Why? Because majority rule IS mob rule. The majority work their will on the minority, using force to do so. In the case of the mob, they just do what they want. In the case of democracy, they use [...]
Senators not Reading Bills? US Senator Speaks Out …
How refreshing it is to see a US senator speaking out against his own legislative body! The Senate makes its own rules, and then routinely ignores them. He also points out how the Senate is playing a shell game by moving money around to pay for various items, thus being disingenuous to the American people [...]