2010 Commitment to America
We
the People of the United States of America, reclaiming our
inalienable rights, demand that Congress bring an end to the
out-of-control spending of our tax dollars and the intrusive growth
of the Federal Government.
To
this end, we demand that Members of Congress
do the following
Stop
the massive spending that is bankrupting America.
Start
with no new bailouts.
Roll back federal spending to 2007
levels and cap annual spending growth at the rate of inflation plus
population growth.
Vote
for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution that also
requires a 2/3 super majority to raise taxes.
Repeal
or de-fund the government takeover of our health care. Start over
with health care reform that is patient centered and reduces - not
raises - our health care costs.
Repeal
the automatic tax increases scheduled for 2011.
Vote against
increased taxation, including energy taxes and value added taxes.
Require
"sunset" provisions for every spending program passed and
every agency created by Congress.
Legislate
limits on excessive agency rule making by requiring that Congress
vote to approve all major new rules.
Demonstrate
legislative transparency.
Five days in advance of a vote, post
online all bills, resolutions and conference reports.
Require
roll call votes on all measures that spend money.
Hold
no votes in a "lame duck" session that would increase
spending, taxes or regulation.
This would include, for example,
cap and trade, card check and immigration.
Abide
by the principle that any law that does not apply to Congress or its
staff does not apply to the American people.
Provide
specific citations from the Constitution for any legislation
introduced.
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