Tuesday, February 24, 2015

FREEDOMWORKS 02/24/2015

1. 10 Principles for Replacing ObamaCare - by Josh Withrow
Since the passage of ObamaCare in 2010, critics of the law have endured the criticism that we’re all about opposition, without providing constructive alternatives for health care reform. The truth is closer to the polar opposite – if anything, we suffer from a surplus, rather than a deficit, of comprehensive plans to repeal and replace ObamaCare.
This seems like a rather good problem to have, given that our entire philosophy is based upon encouraging innovation and competition. But, having many different alternatives is only useful to the extent that they are moving towards a common set of principles. We can all agree to support “patient-centered care” (and that’s a good start), but what does that really mean? Read more here...

2. A Rally of Appreciation for Opposing Boehner's Re-Election for Speaker- by Noah Wall
Last Saturday, over 200 conservative activists came together to honor Congressman Jim Bridenstine of Oklahoma for his courageous vote against John Boehner’s re-election for speaker. The event was organized by Tulsa 9/12 Project President, Ronda Vuillemont-Smith. Ronda did an incredible job bringing together activists from across the state to make the event an awesome success.
Why was this event such a big deal? See more here...
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3. Empowerment, Not Entitlement: FreedomWorks Launches a Series of Minority Engagement Townhalls in NC
WHAT: FreedomWorks’ Empower Project is launching a series of townhall events in North Carolina featuring FreedomWorks fellow, Rev. CL Bryant. The townhalls are an opportunity to have a frank discussion about topics, including: entrepreneurship, criminal justice reform, school choice, financial literacy, and growing the economy in urban communities. Each event will begin with comments from Rev. CL Bryant, followed by Q&A from those in attendance.
WHEN: The event series will take place throughout February on the dates listed below. The program is expected to expand the series into additional events in other states throughout March. Read more here...
4. First Amendment Rights: License Required - by Michael Greibrok
Should one need to obtain a license to speak on public sidewalks about the history and architecture of an area? Or does the First Amendment protect our free speech rights from prior restraints, such as licensing requirements? According to a short opinion in Kagan v. City of New Orleans, which lacked any in depth legal reasoning, the Fifth Circuit ruled a license can be required to give guided tours of New Orleans for pay. Read more here...
5. Happening on the Hill Feb. 23 2015 by Josh Withrow
House & Senate/Schedule: Both chambers are back in town this week. The House will recess next during the week of March 9-12, while the Senate will remain in town until the two-week Spring Recess, beginning March 30.
Legislative Highlight: The big business in town this week all centers around funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which is set to expire at the end of this week. The current bill, H.R. 240, is sitting in the Senate, where Senate Democrats have repeatedly block any attempt to even debate the bill because it strips funding for the implementation of President Obama’s unconstitutional executive actions on immigration. Perhaps more important than the content of the bill itself is its implications for any other legislative struggles this year. The Senate Democrats have become used to getting their way on absolutely everything since 2008, and expect that if they hold their ground (their 46 votes are enough to kill most bills in the Senate) the Republicans will cave to their every demand. If the GOP confirms these expectations, it bodes poorly for the rest of this Congress. Read more here...
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6. Patricia Arquette and Women's Rights at the Oscars - by Logan Albright
Did you watch the Oscars last night? I only caught a few highlights, including Lady Gaga’s excellent tribute to The Sound of Music and Patricia Arquette’s ill-informed diatribe on women’s rights.
Don’t get me wrong, I thought Boyhood was a great movie, and Arquette thoroughly deserved her Oscar. But her comments, both on the stage and behind it, display a troubling misunderstanding of rights and statistics.
Chatting backstage after her acceptance speech, Arquette said the following: Read more here...
Make freedom work,
Jackie Bodnar
Director of Communications, FreedomWorks

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