ALG's Wilson demands Senate not confirm any appointees due to Obama power grab

Jan. 31, 2012, Fairfax, VA—Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson joined 53 other organizational leaders in a letter urging Senators to "use your standing as members of the Senate to prevent the consideration and approval of any further nominations unless and until President Obama secures the resignations of the individuals he unconstitutionally appointed earlier this month."

The uproar is over Obama's unprecedented power grab in placing three appointees to the National Labor Relations Board and putting the Executive Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into office sidestepping constitutional requirements that these individuals be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Wilson has been an outspoken critic of the extraconstitutional appointments calling them, "a breach of the most fundamental protections our nation has from the presidency becoming a monarchy, the separation of powers and advice and consent process."

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appointee Richard Cordray, has been hotly debated in the Senate with Senators demanding reforms to the all encompassing powers given the position under the law passed in the Reid-Pelosi Congress.

"It is incredible that Obama would destroy more than 200 years of U.S. history and precedent to dictate his appointees.  Cordray's nomination was in trouble due to the extreme powers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was granted.  The CFPB threatens to become a rogue agency operating outside of congressional or even executive branch oversight and needs to be reined in before it can damage our freedoms."

Ironically, the three National Labor Relations Board 'appointees' never were even submitted to the Senate, as the Obama Administration let the Board slip into not having a quorum.

Wilson concluded, "The fact that Obama completely disregarded even giving lip service to the constitutional requirements for Senate approval of the NLRB nominees shows his complete disregard for the U.S. Constitution.  It is the Senate's duty to not approve a single additional appointee until Cordray and the three NLRB appointees resign, get reappointed and face the Senate confirmation process.  Any other action by the Senate is nothing more than acquiescence to the shredding of our founding document."

The letter was delivered to Senate offices on the morning of January 31.

Attachments:

Letter to the Senate, Jan. 30, 2012 at http://netrightdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ltr-Unconstitutional-Appointments.pdf .

Interview Availability: Please contact Rebekah Rast at (703) 383-0880 or at rrast@getliberty.org to arrange an interview with ALG President Bill Wilson.

US Rep Bass: 1,000 Days and We're Still Waiting on a Budget from the Senate

WASHINGTON – Congressman Charles F. Bass (NH-02) today called on the Senate Democratic Leadership to do their job and pass a budget this year.  Today marks the 1,000^th day since Democrats in the Senate last passed a budget. 

Bass said:

“Last year, the House did its job and passed a budget in April, setting a blueprint for our nation’s spending priorities.  Unfortunately, we have yet to see the same commitment to fiscal responsibility from the Senate Democratic Leadership, who have punted their responsibility to the American people for 1,000 days.  This is unacceptable.  It’s important that both chambers complete a budget so we set a responsible and accountable spending plan for our nation.  As any family or business knows, it’s impossible to constrain unnecessary or wasteful spending if you don’t have a budget plan.

“As the budget process moves forward over the next few months for the next fiscal year, I hope the Senate will do its job this year and pass a budget.  The American people expect nothing less.”

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US Rep Bass Statement on President's State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON – Congressman Charles F. Bass (NH-02) issued the following statement this evening following the President’s State of the Union Address.

Bass said:

“Like any State of the Union Address, the President’s message on policy matters affecting our nation deserves a thorough review by Congress and the American people.  Regrettably, it seems like this year’s address is more of a campaign stump speech than a policy directive.

“It’s important for us to look beyond the political rhetoric and take a hard look at the President’s record and his plans for the future.  Just look at where things stand today compared to three years ago: almost two million more Americans are out of work and more than $4.6 trillion has been added to the national debt since the President took office. 

“The President’s disastrous policies of more spending, higher taxes, and bigger government will not jumpstart our economy or protect hardworking taxpayers.  This House has made job creation its number one priority.  But the President and the Democrats in the Senate don’t seem to share that commitment – there are 27 jobs bills awaiting action in the Senate, and it has been 1,000 days since the Senate even passed a budget.

“Less spending, lower taxes, and less government regulation are the keys to getting our economy back on track and stopping the high debt and deficits plaguing our children and grandchildren’s futures.  Unfortunately, I didn’t hear much of that in the President’s speech tonight.  There are numerous areas in which both sides of the aisle can come together and work on solving our nation’s problems, whether it’s on certain tax reform measures, spending cuts, or other policies.  I believe we can find common ground on addressing the challenges facing our nation and I stand ready to work with any of my colleagues on these issues.”

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NRSC - Held hostage

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is once again playing politics at the expense of the American people.

This time, he's using taxpayers and government employees as pawns in the Democrats' latest scheme to force Republicans to accept tax increases on job creators.

Barack Obama, Harry Reid and the rest of the Democrats have decided to hold the government funding bill hostage without Republicans agreeing to job killing tax increases -- potentially causing a government shutdown!

Their latest plan hopes to force Republicans to support a proposal backed by President Obama and Harry Reid.

Ultimately, they have failed to produce a budget in almost 1,000 days, but somehow they'll try and twist the truth in another attempt to convince the American people that Republicans are at fault.

Make no mistake, Republicans are committed to our core principles -- limited government and economic freedom. So, we'll fight any Democrat proposals that will further hinder our economic recovery.

But right now, the American people are still struggling. And, it's outrageous that Harry Reid, Barack Obama and the Democrats would play political games.

So please, help me send a clear message that you're fed up with these Washington games. Take a moment right now to send in an end-of-year contribution of $20, $50, $100 or more to help us reach our goal.

Democrats are engaged in exactly the type of failed leadership the American people reject. We need your help now to elect four more Republican Senators in 2012 to remove Harry Reid from power and stop these counterproductive games that inflict even further damage to our economy.

Sincerely,

Rob Jesmer
Executive Director

PS. There are only 17 days left in 2011. Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $250,000 before the end of year. We're well on our way but we need every Republican committed to ending the failed presidency of Barack Obama and replacing Harry Reid to make a contribution now to build our early campaign warchest.

ALG praises Senate for blocking $35 billion states bailout

Oct. 21, 2011, Fairfax, VA—Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson today issued the following statement praising 47 Senate Republicans, and Democrat Senators Joe Lieberman, Ben Nelson and Mark Pryor for rejecting a $35 billion states bailout:

"Every single Senate Republican, as well Senators Joe Lieberman, Ben Nelson, and Mark Pryor deserve the thanks of the American people for blocking a $35 billion bailout of bankrupt states that refuse to get their fiscal houses in order.  It is apparent Obama, with enthusiasm dying for his reelection, needs to discard his 'pass it now' speech when he cannot even get a simple majority with his own party in power in the Senate. 

"Moreover, this was no jobs bill.  It was legislation simply meant to prop up Democrat Party constituencies, with $30 billion specifically earmarked for public school teachers.  $95 million of that would have wound up in the teachers union coffers to be given to help reelect Democrats. 

"Now that states know there are no more bailouts coming, they will finally have to make the cuts necessary to balance their budgets.  This idea that spending needs to remain at levels of the unsustainable bubble years is just insane.  No more bailouts."