Open Congress : News Articles for Ron Paul

Ron Paul's political heir? John J. Duncan Jr. called 'closest ... to ideological twin'

2012-12-30T01:00:00Z

...4, 2012 WASHINGTON — The blogosphere has been abuzz with speculation about who might continue to carry the torch for U.S. Rep. Ron Paul now that the straight-talking Texan and campaigner for low taxes and limited government is retiring from Congress.

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Reality Check: How and Why Speaker of the House John Boehner Might be Ousted in a Week

2012-12-28T01:00:00Z

...your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. Preparing for the move LOL RON PAUL for Speaker of the House! Boehner is Romney lite...it shall come to pass imo and a new speaker shall be installed. "The ra

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RON PAUL RIPS THE NRA & LIBERAL DO-GOODER CONTROL FREAKS

2012-12-28T01:00:00Z

...an ounce of common sense in Washington DC is leaving in a few weeks. God I’m going to miss him. Truth is a dying concept. Rep. Ron Paul, not one to shy away from controversy, has blasted the National Rifle Association for proposing that every school h

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Ron Paul Leaves Congress as One of the Most Conservative Members Since 1976

2012-12-28T01:00:00Z

...Ron Paul (R-TX), libertarian hero and constitutionalist congressman, will end the last term of his political career as the number two conservative in the House of Representatives behind Jeff Flake (R-AZ), according to a ranking system of all members of

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Rep. Ron Paul on 'Fiscal Cliff': Too Much Bipartisanship on Spending

2012-12-28T01:00:00Z

...and President Obama is set to speak from the White House on the "fiscal cliff" any minute, with CNBC's Eamon Javers and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX); and CNBC's Melissa Lee; and the Money In Motion traders. "I believe there is too much bipartisanship on the spe

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We Must Rebuild Society

2012-12-27T01:00:00Z

...Ron Paul has rejected calls from the National Rifle Association to put armed patrolmen in every school across America. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), who will retire from Congress following the completion of his current term, released a statement on his websi

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Top Republican Strategist Says NRA Is Out Of Touch On Gun Control

2012-12-26T01:00:00Z

...control laws should be revisited in the wake of the tragedy that left 20 children and six adults dead. Others, such as Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), have not signed onto more stringent gun control measures, but have dismissed the NRA’s proposition for armed g

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Ron Paul: School shootings do not justify creating an Orwellian surveillance state

2012-12-26T01:00:00Z

...Ron Paul is not a fan of calls for more government security in response to the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. “This is the world of government provided “security,” a world far too many Americans now seem to accept or even endorse,” Pau

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Ron Paul Blasts NRA, Liberals Over Gun Issue

2012-12-26T01:00:00Z

...Ron Paul speaks at a rally at the University of South Florida in August. Rep. Ron Paul, not one to shy away from controversy, has blasted the National Rifle Association for proposing that every school hire armed guards to protect against mass shootings,

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FORUM: Right, left both should liberate pot

2012-12-26T01:00:00Z

...rational policy would likely be painted as pro-drugs by the other side. So far, only mavericks such as retiring U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson have been willing to take a pro-liberty stance on this issue. For more m

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Erin Burnett Married: CNN Anchor Weds In New York

2012-12-24T01:00:00Z

...by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona at the Mesa Arts Center between Republican presidential candidates U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich

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Ammo sellers blow through 3 years of magazines in 72 hours

2012-12-24T01:00:00Z

...Gun Violence, told ABC News. “It may mean more gun owners are buying more guns.” On Monday, former Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul published a statement on his website admitting that he is for the private ownership of firearms, but does not

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Ron Paul Slams NRA Proposal For Armed Guards In Schools: ‘Gov’t Security Just Another Kind Of Violence’

2012-12-24T01:00:00Z

...the Second Amendment by attacking the First Amendment, and by his proposal to put armed guards in all schools, retiring Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) has officially come out against the NRA’s statements, slamming the lobbying organization’s proposals by sayi

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Ron Paul Denounces NRA Gun Plan, the Top 10 Media Stories of 2012, and More

2012-12-24T01:00:00Z

...Denounces NRA Gun Plan, the Top 10 Media Stories of 2012, and More Posted on Dec 24, 2012 Sticking to His Guns: Retiring Rep. Ron Paul is not a fan of the National Rifle Association’s plan to pass legislation that would put an armed guard in every Ame

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Ron Paul rips NRA plan for officers in every school

2012-12-24T01:00:00Z

...Republican Rep. Ron Paul pushed back Monday against the National Rifle Association's call for installing armed officers in every school, warning that the move could create a TSA-style maze of checkpoints and surveillance cameras -- with limited effect.

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Ron Paul on NRA safety plan: Government security just another kind of violence

2012-12-24T01:00:00Z

Ron Paul denounces NRA schools plan

2012-12-24T01:00:00Z

...Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) distanced himself Monday from a National Rifle Association proposal to place armed guards at every school, saying “government security is just another kind of violence.” ( PHOTOS: Ron Paul through the years ) Continue Reading

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GOP chair candidate says it's time for a new era in Iowa politics'

2012-12-20T01:00:00Z

Pledging to “work with all Republicans and unite the party,” state party co-chairman Bill Schickel formally states his intention to see the top job at the Republican Party of Iowa. The state GOP has experienced discord between various factions and fail

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Don’t blame Iowa Straw Poll for Pawlenty campaign’s demise

2012-12-20T01:00:00Z

...the race after placing third in the Republican Party of Iowa’s straw poll, behind Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann and Texas Rep. Ron Paul. David Yepsen, former Register political columnist who moderated the panel, said a candidate the caliber of Pawle

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U.S. Senate committee to hear from former Gov. Charlie Crist about voting in Florida

2012-12-19T01:00:00Z

...Conservative Union announced. The Floridians will join Sen.-elect Ted Cruz , Sen. Jim DeMint , Gov. Susana Martinez , Rep. Ron Paul , Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen.-designate Tim Scott . The conference will be March 14-16 outside Washington. Backing Tant to le

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