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ACTION ALERT January 27, 2005 Now that the elections are over, the politicians and special interests in Washington will feel free to do what they want -- ignore public opinion -- unless we convince them otherwise. Senator Richard Lugar, chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, wants the U.S. Senate to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) as soon as possible. Lobbyists representing multi-national corporations are busy convincing U.S. senators to vote in favor of LOST, and well-funded think tanks are holding briefings to marshal support for ratification. Let's remember that over 20 years ago President Reagan...

Subject: A fighting freshman May 23, 2003 Representative Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO), one of our new caucus members -- and a lowly freshman, no less -- has had the audacity to stand up to the all-powerful chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Rep. Don Young (R-AK, 15 terms in office!). In fact, Mrs. Musgrave is leading the charge to keep Mr. Young from raising the tax you pay on gasoline. Imagine! Rep. Musgrave received an old-fashioned dressing down for her impertinence. "I've been married a long time and my husband is a gentleman. And I've never had a man talk to...

HON. RON PAUL OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 30, 2003     The Terror Immigration Elimination ActMr. Speaker, today I am introducing the “Terror Immigration Elimination Act of 2003.”The United States remains vulnerable to terrorist attacks more than a year after the tragedy of 9/11. Our borders remain porous - a virtual revolving door and welcome mat for those who would seek to harm us. This was never more evident than when news broke some time ago that the Immigration and Naturalization Service had actually renewed the visas for several of the 9/11 hijackers after the attack had...

Legislative Alerts and Updates • Current Legislation • Key Votes • Capitol Hill Basics Action Alert Stop The Great Global Social Security GiveawayTell Congress to Support the Social Security Preservation Act As Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) puts it, "dark clouds are gathering over our already dangerously fragile Social Security system." In December, the press reported on a looming deal between the United States and the government of Mexico which would make hundreds of thousands of Mexican citizens eligible for U.S. Social Security benefits. The centerpiece of the agreement would be a so-called "totalization," which would mean that even if...

Dear liberty activist, A wayward federal appeals court ruled today that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools in unconstitutional. For decades, federal judges have warped, shredded and outright ignored the Constitution of the United States. Liberty Caucus member Roscoe Bartlett put it well: "Today's decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is a ludicrous and factually inaccurate misinterpretation of the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Every one of our founders is turning over in their grave." We can correct this horrific court decision. On June 12, 2002, Congressman Ron Paul introduced The First Amendment Restoration Act...

Is the tide turning our way?       June 18, 2002 Is the tide turning our way? On April 11, 2002, the International Criminal Court (ICC) became a reality.On that same day, 19 members of the U.S. House introduced legislation(H.R. 4169 -- The American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2002)to protect American citizens both military and civilian from the clutches ofthe ICC.  As of today, H.R. 4169 has 39 cosponsors.  On May 6, 2002, President Bush officially renounced America's signature tothe International Criminal Court treaty.  Three days later, 14 members of theU.S. House introduced legislation (H. Res. 416)...

Home - About Us - Subscribe - Contribute - Contact Legislation • Key Votes Action Alert No ICC for USA! It appears that President Bush will rescind America's signature to the International Criminal Court (ICC) treaty in the coming days. Please send a message of thanks and support to President Bush. Privacy Statement © 2001  The Liberty Committee

At the United Nations... NGOs and the ICC By Shantha RauNGO Coalition for an International Criminal CourtEditor's note: The U.N. regularly organizes, funds, or arranges for funding, of NGO networks to support its various initiatives. Here are the comments of the ICC NGO network upon entry into force of the International Criminal Court at the U.N. on April 11. (Note the address of the organization at the end of the article). There are similar networks at work now in support of the Kyoto Protocol, the Convention on Biological Diversity, global gun control, and global taxation. Sign the signature removal...