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An update on what I have been doing to promote Liberty & Freedom. Posted by Erik Kritter

Posted 11/01/09

Well, lets see...

Last month I managed to get myself elected as Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Libertarian Party. Where I have been reguarly attending meetings since sometime last year. I am also the webmaster for the group.  The Franklin County Libertarians are part of the Roanoke Valley Libertarians.  I plan to start having some meetings in Franklin County of a sub-committe which I hope to grow enough to spin off into it's own group.

I traveled to Stuart, VA (in Patrick County) to speak to a group organizing a new Tea Party group in Patrick County.

I have attended numerous committee meetings & the monthly mass meetings of the Franklin County Patriots Tea Party group. I am also their webmaster.

I have volunteered to serve on a candidate for the 5th district of Virginia Congressional seat who will announce formally later this month. I am super excited about this.  This guy is dynamite!

What are you doing in your area?

Virginia Firearms Freedom Act Posted by dljholt

Posted 11/01/09

Dear Friends of Liberty,

In the 2009 legislative session, HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 61 - Honoring state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, was introduced by patrons, Peace, Fralin, Byron, Cline, Cole, Gilbert, Landes, Lingamfelter, Marshall, R.G., Morgan, Ware, R.L. and Wright. This legislation did not make it to the floor for a vote but was held over for the 2010 session.

We, at VC4L, believe that not only is a resolution of this nature a waste of time, it further provides a vehicle for bad legislators to clean their skirts with a do-nothing piece of legislation and feel it could do more harm than good. Nullification bills are a better vehicle to reaffirm the 10th amendment. The Virginia Firearm Freedoms Act is just such a bill.

We have been surveying the candidates for office for the House of Delegates and have found 27 supporters of the bill. After the
November 3rd election, we will begin to lobby for sponsors for the bill.

You can view the full text of the bill here.

Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the Political Effectiveness Seminar on November 14th from 9am - 5pm at the Powhatan Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139, if you haven't already done so. The information in this seminar will prepare us for effective lobbying in the legislature in the upcoming session. The deadline to purchase tickets is November 7th so that we can give a final count to the caterer for the box lunches. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

You can purchase your tickets online here.

Yours in liberty,
Donna
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Donna Holt
Executive Director
Virginia Campaign for Liberty
Interim State Coordinator
Campaign for Liberty National
www.campaignforliberty.com

HRES870 - Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009. (Introduced in House) Posted by dljholt

Posted 10/30/09

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 870

Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 26, 2009

Mr. PRICE of Georgia (for himself, Mr. PENCE, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. AKIN, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. BONNER, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. CARTER, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. COLE, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. FORBES, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HARPER, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. HERGER, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. ISSA, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JONES, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. LATTA, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. OLSON, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. PITTS, Mr. POSEY, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WESTMORELAND, and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009.

Whereas, on September 12, 2009, hundreds of thousands of American patriots, who refuse to sit idly by as the Federal Government advances skyrocketing deficits, taxpayer-funded bailouts, pork-barrel projects, burdensome taxes, unaccountable policy czars, command-and-control energy policy, and a government takeover of health care, came to Washington, DC, to show their disapproval;

Whereas individuals also wanted to convey their displeasure with the future tax increases that will be required to pay for deficit-financed spending;

Whereas these individuals understand that the fundamental American principles of limited government and personal liberty are under direct assault;

Whereas this dedicated group of freedom-loving Americans believe in open, accountable, responsible, constitutionally based government;

Whereas hundreds of buses, multiple caravans of cars from across the country, and many individually chartered flights, as well as thousands of lone-traveling cars and trucks, brought these patriots to Washington, DC, solely for this event;

Whereas these individuals endured considerable personal expense to get to the march, including transportation and lodging expenses, as well as lost wages in many instances;

Whereas estimates of the number of people who peacefully marched from Freedom Plaza to the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on September 12, 2009, range as high as 1,700,000 marchers;

Whereas all 50 States were represented in the march;

Whereas this event is considered to be the largest ever gathering of fiscal conservatives in Washington, DC;

Whereas special accolades are due to the grassroots citizens organizations across the country who helped individuals exercise their constitutionally protected First Amendment rights in the Nation's capital; and

Whereas when the current trends of government expansion and freedom retrenchment are reversed, it will be due in large part to the efforts of the hundreds of thousands who marched on Washington, DC, on September 12, 2009: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of people who marched on Washington, DC, on September 12, 2009, to show their love of liberty and their grievance with recent government actions.

HRES 870

Response from Senator Warner Regarding the Merkley/Corker Federal Reserve Accountability Act Posted by dljholt

Posted 10/23/09

Dear Mrs. Holt,

Thank you for contacting me about The Federal Reserve Accountability Act. I appreciate the benefit of your views on this important issue.

As you know, on October 20, 2009, this legislation was introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Bob Corker (R-TN) and will be referred to the Committee on Housing, Banking and Urban Affairs. I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind as we consider this legislation in committee, and if the full Senate considers this bill or similar proposals in the future.

Again, thanks for writing. As we move forward in the 111th Congress, please continue to be in touch with your opinions and concerns.

Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator

Response from Senator Webb Regarding the Merkley/Corker Federal Reserve Accountability Act Posted by dljholt

Posted 10/23/09

Dear Mrs. Holt:

Thank you for contacting my office regarding the Federal Reserve. I appreciate your taking the time to share your concerns with me.

I believe there should be appropriate regulation of the Federal Reserve. For this reason, I am a cosponsor of the Federal Reserve Sunshine Act (S.604), which strengthens an existing provision in the law to audit the Federal Reserve. I also cosponsored an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010 concurrent budget resolution, which required the Federal Reserve to provide the names of institutions receiving emergency economic assistance, the amount of money they receive, and how the funds are being used. The amendment was agreed to by a vote of 59 - 39 on April 2, 2009.

Since the onset of the financial crisis and the recession, I have worked to promote both economic recovery and meaningful regulatory reform. As the Congress reviews the Obama Administration's recent proposal for rebuilding financial supervision and regulation, I will work to ensure that we address the weaknesses and gaps in our current regulatory regime, but avoid undue government interference in the marketplace.

This crisis had many causes, including the failure to monitor systemic risk, a lack of regulation of complex financial instruments, compensation practices that prioritized short-term gain above all else, and other factors. I am working to restore integrity to the financial regulatory system. Throughout the U.S. Senate's debate on the financial sector, I have been an outspoken advocate for several fundamental principles, including ensuring the executive branch is not granted excessive power, incorporating wide-ranging transparency requirements, and ensuring proper Congressional oversight and the wise use of taxpayer money.

As the U.S. Senate debates matters pertaining to the financial sector, please be assured that your specific views are helpful to me and my staff. I hope you continue to share your thoughts with us in the years ahead.

I would also invite you to visit my website at www.webb.senate.gov for regular updates about my activities and positions on matters that are important to Virginia and our nation.

Thank you once again for contacting my office.

Sincerely,

Jim Webb
United States Senator