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Memorializing Ronald Reagan ("Dutch" is going to be on the Ten Dollar bill.)
The Hill ^ | By Alexander Bolton

Posted on 06/08/2004 7:45:58 AM PDT by jerod

Admirers push to put GOP founding father’s face on $10 bill, replacing Alexander Hamilton

Ardent admirers of Ronald Reagan intend to seize on the former president’s death as their chance to memorialize him on the $10 bill.

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the assistant majority leader, has said he wants to take the lead on the necessary legislation to displace the image of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the Treasury.

In the House, a Republican member of the California delegation likely would be the lead sponsor of companion legislation. Rep. Chris Cox (R-Calif), chairman of the Republican Policy Committee and a former Reagan aide, has expressed interest in leading the charge.

In the meantime, the House will consider a bereavement resolution commemorating Reagan today or tomorrow, and the Senate will do the same this week.

The campaign to transform the $10 bill is the brainchild of Grover Norquist, president of the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project. Norquist, a prominent conservative activist who also is president of Americans for Tax Reform, would be aided in his quest by his strong ties with the Bush White House.

Supporters recognize that now is a unique moment for them to achieve their goal, with the nation in general and lawmakers in particular, coming together in praise of Reagan and seeking a dignified way to memorialize him.

With Sens. John Kerry (Mass.) the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Tom Daschle (D-S.D.), the minority leader, Edward Kennedy (Mass.) and Charles Schumer (N.Y.) among many Democrats praising Reagan, a filibuster of the change — the only realistic way to beat it — is seen as unlikely......

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: alexanderhamilton; jacklew; money; nancylindborg; ronaldreagan; twitter
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Mitch McConnell is going to get it done. YaHoo!

Just imagine! every time Teddy Kennedy goes into a liquor store to by a bottle of cheap sherry. He's going to see Ronnie in his hand.

1 posted on 06/08/2004 7:45:59 AM PDT by jerod
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To: jerod

President Reagan on the $10 bill? I'M ALL FOR IT!


2 posted on 06/08/2004 7:49:25 AM PDT by cvq3842
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To: jerod
Outstanding...and more than well deserved.

God rest Ronald Reagan in His arms...God cradle and comfort Nancy in the same.

My Prayer regarding Ronald Reagans viewing, mourning and honor

3 posted on 06/08/2004 7:49:32 AM PDT by Jeff Head (www.dragonsfuryseries.com - The next World War)
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To: jerod

I needed a laugh ...arigato !


4 posted on 06/08/2004 7:49:53 AM PDT by sushiman
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To: jerod

6 posted on 06/08/2004 7:51:08 AM PDT by The G Man (*** ADVERTISE HERE *** THIS SPACE FOR RENT ***)
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To: jerod

Take Jackson off the $20 and put Reagan on instead. Jackson opposed the very idea of the Federal Reserve and would not have wanted his image used.


7 posted on 06/08/2004 7:52:32 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Even if the government took all your earnings, you wouldn't be, in its eyes, a slave.)
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To: jerod
Can you imagine the DemonRATS pushing to get Slick Willie on any of our currency?! The outrage against it would be stupendous and overwhelming!!

LOL...MUD

8 posted on 06/08/2004 7:52:36 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (Rest in Peace, Dutch Reagan!!)
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To: jerod

I love this.


9 posted on 06/08/2004 7:54:58 AM PDT by finnman69 (cum puella incedit minore medio corpore sub quo manifestus globus, inflammare animos)
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To: jerod

And put Clinton's face on welfare checks.


10 posted on 06/08/2004 7:55:40 AM PDT by finnman69 (cum puella incedit minore medio corpore sub quo manifestus globus, inflammare animos)
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To: Mudboy Slim

Yeah, but could you imagine what the security "watermark" would look like?


11 posted on 06/08/2004 7:55:45 AM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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12 posted on 06/08/2004 7:56:38 AM PDT by Consort
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To: cvq3842

I consider myself a great admirer of Reagan, but Hamilton was a Founding Father, and author of the Federalist Papers. He, the brilliant first Treasury Secretary, should take precedence before all others where money is concerned.

This isn't what Reagan would want.


13 posted on 06/08/2004 7:57:09 AM PDT by republicanwizard
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To: jerod

I heard on the radio this morning that the decision is solely up to the Secretary of the Treasury, and Congress has no say about the appearance of currency. Is this true?


14 posted on 06/08/2004 7:57:27 AM PDT by Library Lady
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To: William Creel

Don't advertise how little you know.


15 posted on 06/08/2004 7:58:06 AM PDT by republicanwizard
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To: finnman69
And put Clinton's face on welfare checks.

That's not quite fair. Clinton does deserve some credit for welfare reform.

16 posted on 06/08/2004 7:58:26 AM PDT by The Other Harry
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; LindaSOG; Radix; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LaDivaLoca; Fawnn; ...

Check this thread. Can you just imagine how the liberals will be screaming about having President Reagan's likness on the $10 or $20 dollar bill?


17 posted on 06/08/2004 7:58:27 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It is not Bush's fault... it is the media's fault!)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

On that point, I'm in near total agreement. Jackson is the last person who would have wanted his image on currency.


18 posted on 06/08/2004 7:58:53 AM PDT by republicanwizard
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To: Frank_Discussion
"...imagine what the security "watermark" would look like"

How 'bout Lewinsky's big ol' buttcheeks engulfing that poor thong of hers?!

LOL...MUD

19 posted on 06/08/2004 8:00:33 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (Rest in Peace, Dutch Reagan!!)
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Clinton does deserve some credit for welfare reform.Nope, the 94 Congress deserves credit for welfare reform. Clinton was kicking and screaming the whole way.
20 posted on 06/08/2004 8:00:56 AM PDT by hobson
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