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On the Issues
Energy - Shadegg Legislation Passes With Bipartisan Support
In an effort to combat the skyrocketing price of gasoline due to a heavy reliance on foreign oil, the United States House of Representatives passed the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act, authored by Congressman John Shadegg... Click here to read more.
Enumerated Powers Act - Would Require Congress to Cite Constitutional Authority
The Enumerated Powers Act, H.R. 2458, requires that all bills introduced in the U.S. Congress include a statement setting forth the specific constitutional authority under which the law is being enacted. This measure will force a continual re-examination of the role of the national government, and will fundamentally alter the ever-expanding reach of the federal government... Click here to read more.
Health Care Choice Act - Lower Health Care Costs, Fewer Uninsured Americans
In the era of eBay and Amazon.com, there should be a better way to shop for health insurance.
U.S. Congressman John Shadegg has introduced the Health Care Choice Act, which will bring down the cost of health insurance by a letting people compare insurance plans across the country and pick the one that is right for them... Click here to read more.
Illegal Immigration Reform and Border Enforcement
The REAL ID Act of 2005, passed by the House in February and included in the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, establishes minimum security requirements for state-issued drivers' licenses and identification cards. The Act prohibits all federal agencies from accepting a license or ID that does not meet minimum standards, including:
- the bearer's full legal name, principal address, date of birth, and gender;
- a driver's license or ID card number;
- a digital photograph of the bearer;
- the bearer's signature;
- security features to prevent tampering and counterfeiting; and
- a common, machine-readable technology (e.g. a magnetic strip
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Social Security Reform
Six irrefutable facts are driving the impending crisis in the Social Security program. In order to ensure the future of the program and the ability of individuals to prepare adequately for their own retirements, something must be done to shore up the program now. While there are several proposed solutions on the table, the following undeniable facts lead to but one inescapable conclusion: Doing nothing is NOT an option and NOW is the time to act. Click here to view six irrefutable facts about Social Security.
USA PATRIOT Act
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism
In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the USA PATRIOT Act. On December 31, 2005, sixteen law enforcement and intelligence provisions of the Act are scheduled to expire. Congress is currently reviewing these temporary provisions, as well as other permanent provisions of the Act. This paper dispels the myths behind several temporary and permanent provisions of the Act. The following link dispels some of the myths behind several temporary and permanent provisions of the Act. Click here.
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