Our goal is to obtain a commitment from all Iowa senators and congressman to support a comprehensive audit of the Fed by co-sponsoring the bills that have been introduced.
In our previous attempt to pass Audit the Fed legislation (HR 1207 / S 604), ALL of Iowa's U.S. Senators and Representatives were onboard as co-sponsors. Why do we need to push such an effort again? The 2010 Audit the Fed Law was a watered down version, modified from the original to placate the Federal Reserve objections and Wall Street interests. The 2010 Fed Audit Law didn't allow a "comprehensive" audit.
As of June 1st, there are currently a total of 6 sponsors in the U.S. Senate for S 202, and 154 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Tom Latham is the only representative from Iowa who has signed on as a co-sponsor. We need to contact our elected representatives in Washington and get them onboard. Hand written letters sent to the local Iowa offices are among the most effective techniques, as are petition drives, and simply visiting their local office. Being polite, but earnest about your issue, and even going so far as to make an appointment before you arrive can get your voice heard.
You can find out more about this project by visiting the Iowa project website below. You can also visit the official Audit the Fed website below, or find more information on Facebook and Twitter. You can find contact information for your representatives on both the project website and the Audit the Fed website. Congressman Latham has already signed on, but you can still write and thank him for his support.
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, approximately twenty people convened at Johnston Public Library between 1300 and 1530 to discuss ways to support Campaign for Liberty's mission: to promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a non-interventionist foreign policy, by means of educational and political activity.
Some among the speakers of the day were Matt DeVries, Jill Ellsworth, Glen Massie, and Ross Witt.
Mr. DeVries chaired the meeting, and discussed current events within the Campaign for Liberty. We learned that many of the state and county leaders have left or would be leaving their positions within Campaign for Liberty while supporting their candidate during the 2012 presidential election campaign. During the interim, anyone interested is encouraged to assume these vacant positions. Dusty Juhl, from Ames, is currently the interim state coordinator.
Glen Massie, who was elected to Represent District 74, explained some differences between serving at State and Federal levels, and offered some insight into the legislative process, especially as it applies to the Iowa capitol. He also talked about the best ways to affect change within our government, which is to fill the seats with people who don't cater to party authority, but to the Constitution and its principles. He also recommended some books, The Making of America, The Creature from Jekyl Island, and Liberty Defined.
Mr. Witt discussed the Federal Reserve, and especially how through our efforts we were able to push through a bill to audit the federal reserve bank, but how ultimately it was diluted and adulterated so that little remained of the original bill by the time it made it to the next level. Government obfuscation was brought up. I stated that if you don't support auditing or ending the federal reserve, then you condone fraud. Central banking was shown to be inherently corrupt and how elitists enjoy all of the rewards and none of the risks of the market because of it.
Other points were brought up, to include Real ID, Parental Rights, unpasteurized milk, and other ways individual liberty has been chained to the wall, right next to a pile of government applications for a hall pass. Make it a goal of yours to talk to as many people as you can about the straw poll in Ames and energize people to become politically active: participate in town hall meetings, caucuses, and future Campaign for Liberty meetings.
On the heels of the release of his new book, The Tea Party goes to Washington, Senator Rand Paul made his first trip to Iowa last Friday and Saturday. Enthusiasm was high, as Senator Paul was warmly received all across Iowa.
The Senator's first stop was to the Republican Party of Iowa headquarters to meet with party leaders, including chairman Matt Strawn.
Friday night, Dr. Paul gave a speech on the campus of the University of Iowa in Iowa City. The next morning was filled with media interviews and a book signing at Iowa State University in Ames. Supporters lined up for a personalized copy of The Tea Party goes to Washington.
After the drive back to Des Moines, the Senator addressed the State Convention of the Iowa Federation of College Republicans, then went to the Capitol for a private meeting with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.
The afternoon included another book signing event in West Des Moines and meetings with several of Iowa's top conservative leaders.
On Saturday night, Senator Paul was the featured speaker at the Iowa GOP's "Night of the Rising Stars" event. This event celebrates Iowa's newly-elected Republicans and was the perfect place to showcase America's newest Rising Star - Senator Rand Paul! An enthusiastic crowd of nearly 500 high-profile Iowa Republicans greeted the Senator. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley gave Dr. Paul a warm introduction. Feedback after the speech has ranged from excitement to amazement as Iowans had their first chance to hear directly from Senator Paul.
C-SPAN was there, and full video of Senator Paul's keynote address (and introduction by Senator Grassley) can be seen at this link.
Senator Paul's Iowa visit was widely covered by the media. Check out some of the coverage:
U.S. Senator Rand Paul makes his first trip to Iowa this Friday and Saturday (April 1-2). Let's have an enthusiastic presence for Senator Paul during his 2-day trip to Iowa!
Friday, April 1
8:00 p.m.
Senator Rand Paul speaks at the University of Iowa.
Iowa, Liberty, and the Tea Party, sponsor: Young Americans for Liberty and Campaign for Liberty
MacBride Hall Auditorium, University of Iowa, 17 North Clinton St. in Iowa City
Saturday, April 2
9:00 a.m.
The Tea Party Goes to Washington book signing with Author/Senator Rand Paul
Memorial Union Bookstore, Iowa State University, 2229 Lincoln Way in Ames
2:00 p.m.
The Tea Party Goes to Washington book signing with Author/Senator Rand Paul
Barnes and Noble, 4550 University Ave. in West Des Moines
6:00 p.m.
Republican Party of Iowa’s VIP event just prior to the Night of the Rising Stars with Special Guest Senator Rand Paul.
($500 Host gets 2 passes into VIP event and 10 tickets to the Night of the Rising Stars event. For ticket information, call 515-282-8105)
Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. in Des Moines
7:00 p.m.
Senator Rand Paul to Keynote the Republican Party of Iowa’s Night of the Rising Stars. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception.
($30/person, $15/person with valid student ID. Get tickets at the door or buy tickets over the phone, 515-282-8105)
Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. in Des Moines
On Wednesday, Campaign for Liberty Honorary Chairman Ron Paul made a visit to Iowa to participate in Homeschool Day at the Capitol. This event was sponsored by the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators. The outdoor event on the Capitol steps was windy and cold, but hundreds braved the weather to hear the speakers. Afterward, Congressman Paul greeted the crowd and visited with several conservative leaders.
Later in the afternoon, the homeschoolers reconvened at a nearby hotel for another round of presentations, with 800 in attendance. After delivering a knockout speech underscoring the importance of protecting education freedom, Congressman Paul returned to the Capitol for a private visit with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.
The day wrapped up with a fun visit to Iowa GOP headquarters and a meeting with Republican leaders, including party chairman Matt Strawn.
The visit was widely covered by the media. Check out the the Des Moines Register story here.
Thanks to friend and C4L member Dave Davidson for the great photos!
Meet the Author/ Book Signing: The Tea Party Goes to Washington
United States Senator Rand Paul will participate in a book signing at the Iowa State University Bookstore in Ames as part of his 2-day trip to Iowa in April. Senator Paul's new book covers the history, philosophy, and importance of the Tea Party movement.
Time: Saturday, April 2 · 9:00am - 10:30am
Location: Iowa State University Book Store, 2229 Lincoln Way. Ames, IA
Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn announced that United States Senator Rand Paul will be the keynote speaker at the Iowa GOP's spring event, Night of the Rising Stars on April 2 in Des Moines. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Iowa GOP at 515.282.8105.
Strawn said the keynote speaker will be someone who is new to the national stage, but is already making his presence felt in Washington, D.C. "Senator Paul represents the new energy of Republicans in Washington. His dedication to the cause of limited government not only resonated with the voters of Kentucky but catapulted him on to the national stage," Strawn continued. "Iowa Republicans will be interested to hear his solutions to seriously address the national debt and stop the growth of government." For a full copy of the press release click here.
This will be Senator Paul's first trip to Iowa. Please show up and help give him a warm First in the Nation Caucus State welcome.
As you know CPAC 2011 is quickly approaching us. Right now we have five interested YAL students at Iowa who are interested and willing to attend CPAC, but given the costs of being a college student, they do not have the necessary funds. To conquer this problem, Ani DeGroot (Iowa Coord of YAL) has created a Chip-In site for them where people who are Ron Paul supporters and would like to see a Ron Paul victory at CPAC can safely donate money to help the students attend. Please click on this link and help Iowa be represented:
The Republican Party of Iowa has announced today that the 2011 Iowa Straw Poll will take place at the Iowa State Center in Ames on Saturday, August 13, 2011. The Iowa Straw Poll is seen as an early test of organizational strength for presidential candidates and is a lot of fun for anyone interested in presidential politics.
New this caucus cycle, the Republican Party of Iowa and Fox News will host the Iowa Straw Poll Debate on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium at the Iowa State Center.
Nobody knows who the candidates will be yet, but these events will be fun and a great opportunity to serve as ambassadors for Campaign For Liberty principles.
Iowa GOP Press Release:
Republican Party of Iowa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, December 16, 2010
Iowa GOP Announces 2011 Presidential Debate and Straw Poll
Iowa Republicans to partner with FOX News to host August debate in Ames
DES MOINES - Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn today announced the Iowa GOP will host the Iowa Straw Poll on August 13, 2011. The Iowa Straw Poll is the critical first test of grassroots support for Republican presidential candidates in the first-in-the-nation caucus state.
Additionally, the Iowa GOP is expanding the Iowa Straw Poll to include a Republican presidential debate on August 11, 2011. Strawn said the Party is partnering with FOX News to host the debate, which will give presidential candidates an opportunity to directly speak to Iowans, as well as the nation, just days before tens of thousands of Iowans cast their straw poll votes.
The Iowa Straw Poll, including the FOX News Ames Straw Poll debate, will take place at the traditional location on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa.
"Presidential candidates cannot underestimate the importance of a good showing in Iowa," Strawn said. "This is the first true test of support in the presidential nominating cycle. Candidates come face-to-face with tens of thousands of Iowans at the Straw Poll, and will reach every corner of our state and a national audience in our presidential debate. Candidates who perform well here will enjoy a national boost in support."
FOX News' Senior Vice President of News Editorial Michael Clemente said, "As the road to the 2012 Presidential election heats up, FOX News will continue its commitment to the most thorough election coverage, by devoting air-time and the necessary resources for these important debates."
The Party will release more details about the event at a later date.
Iowa Campaign For Liberty is pleased to announce that 11-term U.S. Congressman and former presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul (R-Texas) will visit Iowa City on Friday, October 29th.
Congressman Paul will speak to students, staff, and the general public at a Rally to be held on the campus of the University of Iowa. Just four days before election day, and with the country facing economic peril and an uncertain future for America's youth, this 2008 presidential candidate will enlighten and challenge all who come.
The event will take place in the Main Lounge in the Memorial Union (125 N. Madison St.) at the University of Iowa. Doors to the Main Lounge open at 7:15 p.m., and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
This event (free and open to the public) is being hosted by Iowa Campaign for Liberty and the University of Iowa chapter of Young Americans for Liberty.
Plan to attend, bring your friends, and inform your acquaintances that they too need to become educated on political changes affecting their lives now and into the future. See you there!
Congressman Ron Paul, Author Tom Woods are Featured Guests
DES MOINES - The Republican Party of Iowa announced today that on the eve of the Party's state convention, it will host a celebration of the United States Constitution on Friday, June 25 in Des Moines. Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) and New York Times bestselling author Tom Woods are featured guests.
Congressman Paul is widely respected among his colleagues as being an advocate for liberty, never voting for legislation unless it is authorized by the Constitution. Paul, a doctor who has delivered thousands of babies, continues to work for a dramatic reduction in the size of the federal government and a return to constitutional principles. He also competed in Iowa's presidential caucuses in 2008.
Tom Woods has authored nine books, including two New York Times bestsellers. His latest book, to be released later this month, is titled Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century. Pre-release copies will be available for purchase at the event.
Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn said, "Dr. Ron Paul and Tom Woods are highly respected advocates and defenders of our constitutional liberties. Their message will connect with Iowans who have witnessed an unprecedented expansion of the Federal government by the Obama administration and majority Democrats. Iowans will be at the forefront of returning principled, constitutional leadership to Washington."
The celebration takes place Friday, June 25 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. The event includes a dinner followed by the program. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here, or by calling Iowa GOP headquarters at 515-282-8105.
"The Iowa Republican" has an exciting news feature about Campaign For Liberty's Iowa Regional Conference last weekend. It notes that nearly 800 people showed up at the Freedom Celebration Friday night and described some impressive feats for such a new organization.
The event was full of the energy that we have come to expect from a Ron Paul gathering. What's interesting about these events is that the excitement comes from the crowd, not necessarily from the person behind the podium.
I think you'll feel motivated after reading the rest of the article from The Iowa Republican at this link.
Also, the Saturday Des Moines Register featured this story about Congressman Paul's Iowa vist. Check it out!
It was a fantastic weekend and a great chance for Iowans to hear from so many scholars of freedom such as Ron Paul, Tom Woods, Bob Murphy, Doug Bandow, Bruce Fein, and more! The feedback we've received on the conference has been outstanding and people are feeling energized and inspired to rise up, engage in the process, and tilt the political landscape toward liberty. Thanks to everyone who helped organize the conference and to all the people who came to Des Moines to be a part of it!
Here's the video from Dr. Paul's Iowa speech:
And here's a fun photo montage from the night, put together by C4L member and professional photographer Dave Davidson:
The popular website "The Iowa Republican" has a great news feature about four Iowa leaders of Campaign For Liberty being elected to seats on the Republican Party of Iowa's State Central Committee - the governing board for the state party.
The article talks about the history of our movement in Iowa and the importance of the State Central Committee in leading the Iowa GOP, and concludes with a reference to the exciting Campaign For Liberty Iowa Regional Conference and Forum on the Future of Conservatism in America coming up this Friday-Sunday at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines.
Let's build on our momentum this weekend with a packed house Friday night to welcome Ron Paul back to Iowa! Conference details are available at this link.
The Johnson County, Iowa Campaign for Liberty group has branched out, into the Medical School. A month ago I started the newest student group in the college, Medical Students for Liberty.
During the first meeting a presentation was given covering an overview of the core principles:
Return to a Constitutionally Limited Government
Sound Money
Free Market Solutions
Non Interventionist Foreign Policy
The college invited representitives from our two senators, Grassley(R) and Harkin (D) to "debate" health care reform. Do we want big government solutions or bigger government solutions? Several Medical Students for Liberty members were there, voicing their solutions for LESS government and a Free Market Solution to the health care problems.
Our second meeting included a special speaker, Jonathan Narcisse, author of the platform "An Iowa Worth Fighting For". Recent speculation puts Narcisse in the middle of the 2010 Iowa Governor race, so it was exciting to hear his plan for the state.
We have also received press coverage in our University newspaper, the Daily Iowan. And have been invited to write an OpEd about healthcare reform for a future issue.
Who would have thought there would be such a thirst for Liberty in such a liberal institution as this Medical School.
Campaign for Libety's director of development is already a hero for getting the Transportation Security Administration to back down from its demands that airline passangers explain any significant sums of cash they might be carrying on domestic flights. It was a small but important victory and imparted a lesson that's worth taking to heart -- tyranny grows when citizens quietly abide by unconstitutional commands.
Iowa Campaign For Liberty had a great presence today at the Iowa Tea Party Statewide Convention. Thanks to District Coordinator Roger Barr for his leadership and to all our great ambassadors. We had a nice booth and lots of our members and leaders worked the crowd and networked with elected officials, candidates, and leaders of other grassroots groups. We promoted Dr. Paul's big Iowa events next week and signed up dozens of new members!
Our own Iowa C4L Chairman Dr. Drew Ivers was interviewed at the event today. Here's an excerpt from O.Kay Henderson's story on Radio Iowa:
Drew Ivers, a long-time GOP activist who led Pat Buchanan's 2000 Iowa campaign and led Ron Paul's 2008 campaign, is now part of a group called "Campaign for Liberty." I ran into him at the Campaign for Liberty table. I asked Ivers to assess the "tea party" coalition and Ivers suggested the general theme for each component group was a desire for "less government."
"We just want less government, not more and of course we're getting more every day and we're saying, ‘Let's slam on the brakes. Don't just veer off to the right in the fork of the road ahead. Let's slam on the brakes, try to put it in reverse and go in the other direction,"" Ivers said, adding it's time to shrink the size of government.
As for the message of the tea party coalition: "We're just telling our political system...we're fed up. We just want less."
Ivers hopes to movement moves beyond a rally three or four times a year. "Let's be connected and ready for action 365 days a year," he said.
There are times in a persons life, where you have acquired something from the past, that you know will come in useful someday, so you stick that "something" in draw, or a folder, or a file until that "someday" arrives. Well, that "someday" has finally arrived!
The following story was told by a credit manager of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, back in the late 1930's. His name, Mr. Robert Hemphill. It is the story of our money......
Once upon a time, to the Temple of the Thirteen Suns came the rich and powerful Chief Oomah the Third, who said to the goldsmith of the Temple, Hansen L. Roschab, "I have much gold and am about to depart for a far country. Wilt thou keep this gold safely for me against my return a year hence? I will pay thee well."
The wily Hansen coughed loudly and covered his countenance with a cloth lest the rich Oomah the Third observe his joy to have his treasure in his possession. When he was calm and could look serious he said unto Oomah, "It is a very great responsibility and risk, but I will undertake it for a tithe which shall be 1 shekel in every 10."
Then said the Chief Oomah, "Its a deal," and forthwith his slaves delivered many bags containing in all a thousand shekels of gold, for which Hansen L. Roschab, the goldsmith, gave the Chief a parchment deposit writing payable to whomsoever; and thereupon Chief Oomah departed happily upon his journey.
As soon as he was well out of the country the shrewed Hansen called his confidential scribe and bade him thus, "Go thee now to the merchants whom I tell thee of and secretly say to each that thy master hath a little gold for hire upon good security," and the servent departed swiftly.
Soon there came to him a great merchant, who said, "Hansen, you old crook, I am in a jam for a few shekels of gold. Wilt thou lend me?" Hansen replied, "Money is very tight these days, but it might be arranged. What is thy need?" The merchant answered, "Two hundred shekels."
Then said Hansen, "It is much money. What security could st thou pledge for so great a sum?"
Then the merchant showed Hansen a writing of his possessions of merchandise to the amount of a thousand shekels. Hansen said, "It is not enough; thou must also pledge thy dwelling and thy slaves and thy raiment," whereupon the merchant, after much protest, pledged all his possessions, even unto his innermost personal raiment.
Then said he to Hansen, "I have no place to store so much gold, keep it safe for me and give me a writing which I may deliver to whomever I will," and Hansen did even so.
The next day came another merchant, and another and still another, and to each Hansen shewed the great store of gold of Oomah the Third, and to each he pretended to loan a portion, although he had previously loaned it all to the first one who came.
Hansen reflected much upon this curious state of affairs, and said to himself, "Thes birds know not how much gold I possess. They do not want the actual gold itself; what they really want is credit, some deposit writing which they may pass from hand to hand as money. I have one grand idea."
And it came to pass at the end of another 10 days, Hansen had pretended to loan to many more merchants and had given writings of deposit for a second thousand shekels, making 2,000 shekels in all, although he had only 1,000 shekels, and still had all the gold.
Thereupon Hansen caused it to be noised about that he possessed a vast store of gold for hire, and many merchants came to borrow, and to each Hansen delivered writings of deposit and collected generous usury and demanded pledges from each of all his possessions even unto his innermost personal raiment, until he held mortgages on substantially the whole city.
Then went Hansen to the wise man of the city and said unto him. "Verily I have discovered the greatest racket of all time. I have learned the magic of making gold out of baloney, and if I can keep my formula secret for a few years, I will collect a fortune that will make Solomon's treasure look like a second-hand clothing store. Tell me how I may keep secret this bonanza for mine own profit."
Then said the wise man,"Look wise and say little and only upon little known matters afar off. Obtain the ear of the town crier. Engage him to spread the impression that money is a mysterious subject which no one understands save thee alone. Be friendly with the king's councilors and grant their favors that the king may smile upon thee."
And Hansen did as he was bid and collected much usury from his phony loan deposits and built for himself a mansion and collected works of art, and clothed his wives and concubines with fine linen and jewels, and when his business had grown to many times its humble beginnings, he took over the entire temple and by way of a sly joke called it the First National Bank, the same being from an obscure language meaning "Place of Imaginary Money."
And this is the reason all banks have great marble pillars and bronze doors, so that they may resemble outside as well as internally the "Place of Imaginary Money" which Hansen L. Roschab build-ed upon the gold of Oomah the Third in the Temple of the Thirteen Suns.
-Robert Hemphill
So, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, that is the story of our money, as told by Mr. Robert Hemphill, who was for 8 years; credit manager of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
This is also the reason that we need to "AUDIT THE FED", so that we can "END THE FED."
Much has been said recently about the growing controversy regarding the Iowa Film Office. Missing from all the discussion is why this big-government program exists at all.
In a nutshell, the Iowa government offered 50% tax credits for a company's cost to make a movie in Iowa. These companies could use the credits themselves if they had enough Iowa tax liability or sell them to another Iowa company who did. So, essentially the movie company gets half of its production costs paid for by ordinary Iowans and big businesses in Iowa get to buy some tax coupons from the movie companies (at a discount). The idea was to lure Hollywood to Iowa and grow a film industry here.
As if the existence of this program isn't ridiculous enough, it's the mismanagement of the program that has put it in the headlines. Apparently the movie industry provided very little documentation of their expenses but got the credits anyway - $32 million so far and it could go well over $300 million. Credits include over $125,000 for a Mercedes and a Range Rover that weren't even used in making a movie. This is a good investment for Iowans?
The story is really just getting started. The honchos at the Iowa Film Office and Iowa Department of Economic Development have abruptly resigned. Investigations are forthcoming and there is outrage all around. But nobody should be surprised when government carelessly plays Santa Claus with "other people's money" and opportunists take advantage of the situation.
Where's the call to terminate this unnecessary big-government program and close the Iowa Film Office? Knowing this was among Governor Culver's initiatives, I expected republican legislators to call for its closure...but that's hard when you endorsed its creation. The 2007 legislation that allowed this mess to happen reportedly passed the Iowa House by a 95-1 vote and the Iowa Senate by 48-2. Whoops!
I guess that explains why leaders from both parties think the solution is more probes, more accountability, more oversight, and better management. Such faith in big government solutions is misplaced. The solution is the elimination of this special-interest corporate welfare program. Subsidizing the entertainment industry at the expense of ordinary Iowans is not a proper role for government.
The politicians and bureaucrats who created this mess and the companies taking advantage of it can tell us such a program is in our best interest all day long...this scandal is just more evidence that it isn't. Thumbs down!
A letter to the editor from today's Des Moines Register (available here):
Joel Brinkley's assertion that corrupt officials were the problem in Vietnam and are the problem in Afghanistan strikes at the root of America's foreign-policy mistakes (Sept. 13 column). The nations of Vietnam and Afghanistan never posed a threat to U.S. security.
The lesson we should have learned by now is that futile international adventurism is not worth one precious American life. The action warranted in response to the Sept. 11 attacks is plainly spelled out in the U.S. Constitution. Article One, Section 8 states that Congress shall have the power to grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal. This would offer a reward to individuals for bringing non-state enemies to justice.
Ron Paul, as a member of Congress, proposed this immediately after Sept. 11 and was ignored by his colleagues who were either ignorant of history or working for defense-industry lobbyists.
As the American empire rushes to a Soviet-style economy, the Afghan war could combine with socialist economics to bankrupt us as well. The lesson should not be to choose our foreign puppets more carefully, but to not choose them at all.
Who would have thought the mainstream print media would join the call for transparency at the Fed?
From today's Register editorial:
Obama Should Keep Pledge of Transparency
The Obama administration is expected to weigh in soon on an important legal battle over the Federal Reserve Board's refusal to release information about which banks received public money during the recent financial crisis.
The Register credits reporters at the financial news organization Bloomberg News for bringing the issue to the forefront...but we all know whose efforts resulted in all 5 Iowa congressmen and both senators co-sponsoring bills to audit the Federal Reserve. Yours! Campaign For Liberty!
I'm not optimistic the Obama administration will endorse genuine tranparency at the Federal Reserve, but the political climate is clearly changing when even the media is calling for Fed transparency. Your energy and dedication DOES make a difference.
*****NEWS FLASH*****UPDATE***** H.R.1207 STILL ALIVE!******UPDATE***** NEWS FLASH*****
FELLOW IOWA PATRIOTS,
It has recently been reported that RON PAUL'S "Audit the Fed" bill, H.R.1207 had been gutted! While the "Good Doctor" was in town, this past weekend, (11-12/13-09) I was able to ask him about that report and get an update directly from him! He let us know that, "While Mel Watt had offered an amendment to the bill in committee,(which would gut portions of the bill), He has been asked by the Chairman, Barnie Frank, to offer up his own amendment, which He is working on." He is still comfortable, "at this time", with the possibility of H.R.1207 making it out of committee and accomplishing his original goal of a "Full Audit of the Fed."
My conversation with Dr. Paul, left me with the feeling that He had not given up on H.R.1207 making it out of committee intact,andneither should we!
Why the "LINE-OUT" above? Because H.R.1207 has just made it out of committee INTACT!!!!! Yes, Ron Paul's "AUDIT THE FED" bill is still alive and well at this point! There will be more hurdles for us to jump as we continue to push for a FULL AUDIT of the FED and we will take them on as we come to them, in the mean time, take pride in your accomplishments in keeping H.R.1207 alive and moving forward!
Just for the record, (in case there are new readers to this blog) The Iowa C4L patriots have been successful in obtaining co-sponsorship of all five of our congressmen to H.R.1207 in the house, and both of our senators to S.604, however, it is always possible for an elected representative toremove their co-sponsorship of a bill and support a different bill.We Do Not Want That To Happenwith any of ourelected representatives! They are exactly where we want them right now!
Just in case your wondering why we need to Audit the Fed? Watch The Inspector General of the Federal Reserve, Elizabeth Coleman, display her Keen Understanding and Great Knowledge about where all those Trillions of dollars have gone! (can you say,RAT HOLE!)
Just click here, and then pick up your jaw from the floor when finished!
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THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES!
To see the most up-to-date list of co-sponsors, go to,(click here)----> http://thomas.loc.govand then enter the bill number H.R.1207 for the House and S.604 for the Senate, select bill and click search.
This year we had the priveledge to be involved with the NICHE (Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators) Conference June 5th-6th in Des Moines. With over 2,000 people in attendance we were very pleased that we signed up 100 new members.
Our booth passed out literature, had petitions for HR1207, presented a PowerPoint presentation with famous quotes from our founding fathers, had a quick Constitution Quiz and signed up new members. With each new membership we gave away a free pocket Constitution and signed them up for a free book bundle give-away. We also asked new members to wear round stickers that said "New Member" with the Campaign for Liberty logo and the educational quote from the bottom of the C4L website. It was wonderful walking around the conference and seeing our logo on peoples shirts.
My husband (Dave Keagle), Dave Fischer and Dr. Drew Ivers presented a session, with approximately 20 people attending, that gave a quick overview of Campaign for Liberty and the importance of Freedom in the homeschool community. We were pleased to be able to talk to many people about Campaign for Liberty and more pleased when we saw the overwhelming amount of people that believe that now is the time to get involved and get our country back to a Constitutional government and that we need to have more accountability with our fiscal responsibility.
We had many people that volunteered to work the booth and we would like to take to take the time to thank them all:
Dave Fischer, Glenn Massie, Jeremy DeWitt, Bryan Samuell, Crystal McIntyre & Drew Ivers
We look forward to next year's conference and being involved with recruiting new members.
Our objective from the beginning was to determine whether Congressman Boswell (D - Iowa 3) was willing to co-sponsor HR 1207 and we were not going to accept anything other than a definitive yes or no.
The first thing our members did was to call the congressman's offices and ask for an answer as to whether or not the Congressman would sign onto the bill as a co-sponsor. We were told that they would pass the message on to the Congressman and that he would get back to us with an answer.
We determined that it would be good to let them know that we were serious about getting an answer so we sent out a notice asking our members to meet at the Congressman's office to inform them about HR 1207 and ask for our Congressman to be a co-sponsor of the bill.
A group of about 15 Campaign for Liberty members met at the Congressman's office and expressed their concerns about the Federal Reserve System and the lack of accountability when it comes to our government's monetary policy. (See the story here: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=17050) Our opinions were welcomed by the staff members but we were once again told that the Congressman would be informed of our opinions and they would let us know one way or another where the Congressman stood on the issue.
We also happened to have a booth at the county gun show prior to our office visit where we promoted Campaign for Liberty and were able to secure many more petitions asking for the congressman to co-sponsor HR 1207.
Within a week or so, some of the members who went to the office received a letter in the mail from the Congressman that basically said he would keep our views in mind if the full house considered the legislation. This sounded like a "no" but we were determined to get a specific answer about whether he was willing to co-sponsor HR 1207.
One member was able to talk with one of the chief staff members in the Congressman's Washington D.C. office who was very helpful and through a direct yet cordial approach was able to build a rapport with the staff member and secure a commitment from him to get an answer on the question of whether or not the Congressman would be willing to co-sponsor HR 1207. The CFL member always made sure to follow up with the staff member and if there were no results would politely ask when they should check back with him to see if he was able to speak with the Congressman to get an answer.
After some conflicts of the Congressman's schedule the staff member was able to speak with the Congressman who had some questions as to how it would affect local banks in Iowa but said he was otherwise open to being a co-sponsor. Once again, the staff member asked the CFL member to check back with them in a week once they were able look into it a little further. Surprisingly, within about 30 minutes the CFL member received a call from the staff member and was told that their concerns were alleviated because after a brief investigation they realized it would not affect local banks and the Congressman was now willing to be a co-sponsor!
Incredible news! Through the efforts and perseverance of the Iowa Campaign for Liberty members Iowa's 3rd District Congressman has added his voice to the many voices in Congress who are now seeking transparency from the Federal Reserve Bank!
We still have 3 Congressmen in Iowa who have not heard enough of our voices yet and have been unwilling to take a stand regarding HR 1207! We need to turn up the effort on these remaining Congressmen and make sure that we secure a bipartisan victory with 5 Iowa congressmen as co-sponsors of HR 1207!
