From Campaign For Liberty:
Trillions of dollars have been stolen from U.S. taxpayers.
You and I, right now, are seeing the worst plundering of a country's wealth in the history of civilization, led by an out-of-control Federal Reserve.
But you and I together CAN put a stop to it all.
With your help (including completing the petition to your representative and senators) today, Campaign for Liberty is ready to take the battle straight to the heart of the problem - the Federal Reserve itself.
This Congress, we came close to enacting a full Audit of the Fed.
As you recall Audit the Fed passed the House with a bipartison majority and was only stalled in the Senate after Sen. Harry Reid vowed to not even bring it up for a vote.
Next Congress, with more Fed opponents put in office and the economy still reeling, we have our best chance ever.
But you must act today.
Just think about the scope of the problem.
The massive, outrageous amount of dollars recently committed to the economic bailouts totals:
More than the socialist New Deal...
More than the entire Iraq debacle...
More than the 1980's savings and loan mess... More than the Korean War...
COMBINED.
Where will it all end?
It's time you and I put a stop to an out-of-control Federal Reserve.
And passing Audit the Fed will do just that.
That's why it's vital you fill out your personal "Audit the Fed" petition.
This bill will finally pull the lid off the FED and expose its outrageous power grabs.
Now is the time to make sure your representative and senators feel the heat to support the Audit the Fed bill!
If you and I don't act today, I'm afraid this crisis will end with the economic ruin of every man, woman, and child in the United States.
Today, over 16 TRILLION in taxpayer dollars in bailouts and loans have been agreed to by Congress, the Bush and Obama Treasury Departments, and the out-of-control Fed.
So is it really any wonder more and more folks are starting to realize the Washington, D.C. establishment is hurtling us toward complete economic disaster?
Whether it's watching a phony "stimulus" package get rammed into law or seeing Congress pass a $700 BILLION bank "bailout," the American people are agitated and increasingly angry.
You saw the result of that anger in the Tea Party revolt in 2010 and the momentum has continued to grow.
Statist, pro-Fed politicians have been tossed out of office left and right!
And several more are facing tough opposition back home ahead of November.
That means it's a perfect time to unleash the pressure of MILLIONS of outraged Americans on the out-of-control Fed today!
So please agree to complete your petition urging your Representative and Senators to cosponsor and seek roll call votes on Audit the Fed - the first step toward ENDING THE FEDERAL RESERVE once and for all!
As I know you're aware, the Federal Reserve is shrouded in secrecy.
Its meetings are off-limits to the public.
Its inner-workings are off-limits to the public.
Fed leaders know coming clean with Congress and the American people on how they create money out of thin air would result in an anti-Fed firestorm.
So can you imagine the impact of a full-scale audit?
You and I will finally be able to show the American people that the Federal Reserve System leads to:
*** Constant economic crises - the housing crisis and the resulting chaos is just one example of an economic bubble created by centrally-planned interest rates and money manipulation;
*** The destruction of the middle class - as fuel, food, housing, medical care, and education costs soar, everyone who is NOT on the government dole is forced to make do with less as the value of their money slowly decreases;
*** Currency destruction - history shows us that riots, violence, and full-scale police states can result when people finally realize fiat money isn't worth the paper it's printed on and REFUSE to accept it.
And unless you and I do end the madness in Washington, D.C., we may be closer than we'd like to think to learning that history lesson firsthand, right here on the streets of our towns and cities.
That's why your commitment to helping pass the Audit the Fed Bill - and helping Campaign for Liberty fight this battle - is so vital.
Just a few years ago, there was no chance of passing any legislation like Ron Paul's Audit the Fed Bill.
So I guess there has been one "CHANGE."
You see, with the piling up of trillions of dollars in out of control "bailouts" of Wall Street and international bankers, even many politicians in Washington, D.C. want to show you they're "being responsible."
What better way for Congress to do this than by auditing the Federal Reserve to account for the trillions stolen from U.S. taxpayers?
More and more Congressmen are already feeling the pressure and are signing up to support this bill.
There will be many battles you and I must wage over the coming months to take back our country.
But this one is addresses to core of so many of our other problems.
And, it's both a bill we CAN pass and one that is vital to exposing the massive corruption and downright evil at the Federal Reserve.
You see, after regulating, taxing, spending, borrowing, and printing us into what looks like the worst recession in decades, establishment politicians and power brokers are assuring us they're working hard to "fix" our economic woes.
What is their solution?
You guessed it.
More of the same!
I'm convinced that if you and others will insist on Congress passing Audit the Fed, the votes will be there.
Now, we just need to show Congress the American people demand action on Audit the Fed.
Here's how we plan to do that.
First, we're already busy contacting up to seven million activists nationwide through mail, phones, and email to generate petitions to the U.S. Congress demanding action on "Audit the Fed".
But that's just the beginning.
We'll work the talk radio stations and grant local media interviews to further turn up the pressure on Congress.
And a few days before the vote, if we have the resources, we'd also like to run hard-hitting targeted radio, TV, and newspaper ads.
This entire program is designed to send this one, CLEAR message to Congress - any politician who votes against the Federal Reserve Audit should look for another job.
But such a massive effort won't be easy.
If we don't take action, the America we see in just a few years could look far worse than even the one we see today.
Can I count on you to join the fight to AUDIT THE FED by filling out the petition?
In Liberty,
John Tate
President
P.S. Please complete your petition DEMANDING your Representative and Senators cosponsor and seek roll call votes on the Audit the Fed Bill TODAY!
With federal spending at record levels, and TRILLIONS of new dollars flying off the printing presses, it's never been more important the Federal Reserve's abuses are exposed to the American people once and for all.
To sign the petition:click here
Let's get the pressure up to let those in office know that we want government accountability and one agency that is oblique at this time is the Federal Reserve and we,the people,have to change that. If you agree then sign the petition.
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Let's tell Harry Reid to audit the Fed
From Campaign For Liberty:
And nothing says you care more than following up your phone call with a note!
So please also send a fax to Senator Reid's office by signing our Action Fax Authorization Form right away if you haven't already! Your action is needed today because the Senate is just about to recess for the election. While Senator Paul is working feverishly to obtain a vote, he needs our critical grassroots backup to turn up the pressure! But even if we don't get a vote now, we're not giving up.
Thank you for your support of this historic cause!
In Liberty,
John Tate
President
P.S. Harry Reid looks like he could use a little cheering up - and I think a phone call and note in support of Audit the Fed is just what the doctor ordered!
So please contact Senator Reid's office at 202-224-3542 - and sign your Action Fax Authorization Form if you haven't yet done so.
Action Fax Authorization Form.
If you are unable to phone Senator Reid you can reach him here. This is the last hurdle and if this bill passes it goes to Obama's desk for his signature and he has stated he will sign it.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Audit the Fed is going to the Senate
From Campaign For Liberty:
Ben Bernanke and his out-of-control bankster cronies seem determined to drive our economy straight off a cliff and destroy our dollar in the process. If you saw the Fed put its foot on the gas announcing QE3 last week, you could hardly come to any other conclusion.
Even after the QE1 and QE2 FAILURES, the Fed is back to its old tricks and pumping even more money into our economy - to the tune of $40 BILLION per month.
Indefinitely. There's no end in sight.
It's up to you and me to stop the madness and strip the Fed's corruption naked before the American people by finally auditing the Federal Reserve. That's why I'm counting on you to please sign your Action Fax Authorization Form IMMEDIATELY.
By signing your form, you'll allow me to flood the U.S. Senate - including Harry Reid's office - with faxes from good folks like you DEMANDING passage of Audit the Fed. But with the U.S. Senate likely to recess after next weekend, this may be our last opportunity in this Congress. The good news is, Senator Rand Paul is working feverishly right now to bring Audit the Fed to the Senate floor.
But success or failure in this fight depends on the support of grassroots activists like you from all across the country. As you know, nearly 75% of the American people support an audit of the Federal Reserve. And as recently as 2010 - when he was facing a tough reelection - Senator Reid stated he supported a Federal Reserve audit!
But when Audit the Fed recently passed the U.S. House, Harry Reid immediately declared there would be NO Senate vote on auditing the Fed. But control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs this November. So it's up to you and me to send a message to the U.S. Senate: Go against the wishes of nearly 75% of the American people, and find a new job. So please, help send a loud-and-clear message to the U.S. Senate by signing your Action Fax Authorization Form IMMEDIATELY.
Your Action Fax - along with hundreds of thousands of others - will prove to Harry Reid that the American people are FED up and want to see a bright public spotlight shined on the Federal Reserve. But as I told you, time is running out.
In Liberty,
John Tate
President
To sign the action fax click here
This may be now or never for Audit the Fed if we miss this opportunity we may lose the momentum and not get this through the new congress so now is the time. Sign the action fax to let the Senate know you mean business when you demanded the Fed be held accountable.
Ben Bernanke and his out-of-control bankster cronies seem determined to drive our economy straight off a cliff and destroy our dollar in the process. If you saw the Fed put its foot on the gas announcing QE3 last week, you could hardly come to any other conclusion.
Even after the QE1 and QE2 FAILURES, the Fed is back to its old tricks and pumping even more money into our economy - to the tune of $40 BILLION per month.
Indefinitely. There's no end in sight.
It's up to you and me to stop the madness and strip the Fed's corruption naked before the American people by finally auditing the Federal Reserve. That's why I'm counting on you to please sign your Action Fax Authorization Form IMMEDIATELY.
By signing your form, you'll allow me to flood the U.S. Senate - including Harry Reid's office - with faxes from good folks like you DEMANDING passage of Audit the Fed. But with the U.S. Senate likely to recess after next weekend, this may be our last opportunity in this Congress. The good news is, Senator Rand Paul is working feverishly right now to bring Audit the Fed to the Senate floor.
But success or failure in this fight depends on the support of grassroots activists like you from all across the country. As you know, nearly 75% of the American people support an audit of the Federal Reserve. And as recently as 2010 - when he was facing a tough reelection - Senator Reid stated he supported a Federal Reserve audit!
But when Audit the Fed recently passed the U.S. House, Harry Reid immediately declared there would be NO Senate vote on auditing the Fed. But control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs this November. So it's up to you and me to send a message to the U.S. Senate: Go against the wishes of nearly 75% of the American people, and find a new job. So please, help send a loud-and-clear message to the U.S. Senate by signing your Action Fax Authorization Form IMMEDIATELY.
Your Action Fax - along with hundreds of thousands of others - will prove to Harry Reid that the American people are FED up and want to see a bright public spotlight shined on the Federal Reserve. But as I told you, time is running out.
In Liberty,
John Tate
President
To sign the action fax click here
This may be now or never for Audit the Fed if we miss this opportunity we may lose the momentum and not get this through the new congress so now is the time. Sign the action fax to let the Senate know you mean business when you demanded the Fed be held accountable.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Vote on HR 459 is tomorrow
From Campaign For Liberty:
This is it.
Tomorrow’s the big day!
As Audit the Fed heads to the House floor under suspension of the rules, it’s vital all C4L members take action immediately.
Needing two thirds of Congress to vote “YES” on your bill is no easy hurdle to clear.
If you contacted your representative last week, thanks for taking action!
If not, it’s critical you do so right away.
With such a high threshold to meet, I’m afraid this could be a very close vote, one we could even lose if only a handful of representatives vote against us.
So you and I can’t afford to let up on the pressure now.
Not only do we need the support of every cosponsor, but we also must pick up at least sixteen additional votes.
To help C4L as we verify our vote count, please contact your representative one more time on Audit the Fed.
First, verify they will be in attendance for Tuesday’s vote.
Second, confirm their position on Audit the Fed.
Afterward, let us know where your representative stands on Audit the Fed.
Verifying your representative will be in attendance may sound silly, but it’s based on firsthand experience.
Last Congress, a cosponsor actually missed the vote because he was too busy campaigning for another office.
That was unacceptable.
We simply must reinforce to every cosponsor how crucial their support is tomorrow.
I know when this vote is over, I don’t want to look back and wish there was something more I could have done.
I’m sure you feel the same way.
So please, pick up the phone one more time. Click HERE to find your representative's contact information. Verify they will be at the vote and confirm their position on Audit the Fed.
After you’ve done that, let us know what you’ve found out so we know exactly which members are still on the fence.
Passing Audit the Fed under suspension with a veto-proof majority in the House will help send a clear message - one that does not mince words - from the American people to the Senate: PASS AUDIT THE FED NOW!
Thanks for all you’ve done and continue to do in the fight for liberty.
Onward to victory!
In Liberty,
Tim Shoemaker
Director of Legislation
P.S. With Audit the Fed heading to the House floor tomorrow under suspension of the rules – meaning you and I need a two-thirds majority for victory – it’s vital all C4L members take action immediately.
Not only do we need the support of every cosponsor, but we also must pick up at least sixteen additional votes.
To help C4L as we verify our vote count, please contact your representative one more time on Audit the Fed.
Be sure to let us know where they stand as we head into the final hours before the vote!
You can also contact the Speaker of the House and the House Majority Leader and tell them the same thing. We don't have much time until Tuesday's vote so act now to get your views across. Send in those emails right away.
UPDATE: I just received word that the House vote on HR 459 has been moved to Wednesday July 25 with debate to begin tomorrow. But still get the word out so tell your friends.
This is it.
Tomorrow’s the big day!
As Audit the Fed heads to the House floor under suspension of the rules, it’s vital all C4L members take action immediately.
Needing two thirds of Congress to vote “YES” on your bill is no easy hurdle to clear.
If you contacted your representative last week, thanks for taking action!
If not, it’s critical you do so right away.
With such a high threshold to meet, I’m afraid this could be a very close vote, one we could even lose if only a handful of representatives vote against us.
So you and I can’t afford to let up on the pressure now.
Not only do we need the support of every cosponsor, but we also must pick up at least sixteen additional votes.
To help C4L as we verify our vote count, please contact your representative one more time on Audit the Fed.
First, verify they will be in attendance for Tuesday’s vote.
Second, confirm their position on Audit the Fed.
Afterward, let us know where your representative stands on Audit the Fed.
Verifying your representative will be in attendance may sound silly, but it’s based on firsthand experience.
Last Congress, a cosponsor actually missed the vote because he was too busy campaigning for another office.
That was unacceptable.
We simply must reinforce to every cosponsor how crucial their support is tomorrow.
I know when this vote is over, I don’t want to look back and wish there was something more I could have done.
I’m sure you feel the same way.
So please, pick up the phone one more time. Click HERE to find your representative's contact information. Verify they will be at the vote and confirm their position on Audit the Fed.
After you’ve done that, let us know what you’ve found out so we know exactly which members are still on the fence.
Passing Audit the Fed under suspension with a veto-proof majority in the House will help send a clear message - one that does not mince words - from the American people to the Senate: PASS AUDIT THE FED NOW!
Thanks for all you’ve done and continue to do in the fight for liberty.
Onward to victory!
In Liberty,
Tim Shoemaker
Director of Legislation
P.S. With Audit the Fed heading to the House floor tomorrow under suspension of the rules – meaning you and I need a two-thirds majority for victory – it’s vital all C4L members take action immediately.
Not only do we need the support of every cosponsor, but we also must pick up at least sixteen additional votes.
To help C4L as we verify our vote count, please contact your representative one more time on Audit the Fed.
Be sure to let us know where they stand as we head into the final hours before the vote!
You can also contact the Speaker of the House and the House Majority Leader and tell them the same thing. We don't have much time until Tuesday's vote so act now to get your views across. Send in those emails right away.
UPDATE: I just received word that the House vote on HR 459 has been moved to Wednesday July 25 with debate to begin tomorrow. But still get the word out so tell your friends.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Audit the fed up for a vote in the House
From Campaign For Liberty:
I have some very exciting news!
After years of C4L’s hard work to secure a standalone vote on Audit the Fed in the U.S. House, our day has arrived.
C4L has learned that Congressman Ron Paul’s H.R. 459, our Audit the Fed bill, will be voted on next Tuesday, July 24!
But this also means I need the help of each and every C4L member more than ever before.
Audit the Fed will be brought up under a “suspension of the rules.”
So the Fed’s allies won’t be able to offer ANY amendments to try to water down this historic bill!
But...
It also means we need two thirds of the House in order to win - instead of just a simple majority.
You and I have come so far, and we simply can’t afford to just “assume” our congressmen have gotten the point.
All of our hard work over several years now comes down to this final week.
We need to reinforce our message loud and clear through phone calls, faxes, and if you’re able, personal visits to your representative’s Capitol Hill or district office.
Campaign for Liberty is working with Congressman Paul’s office and the Republican leadership to make sure we have the votes and can set up a simple majority vote should we not succeed under suspension.
But don’t let the two-thirds threshold discourage you.
We CAN win - and this gives us a chance to make an even BIGGER statement heading into the Senate!
Already, almost two thirds of the House has signed on as cosponsors.
We need to urge them to stay the course, and we also need to secure the final votes necessary for victory.
Leave a message tonight and then follow up with a call while the staff is in the office tomorrow.
Even if they’re already a cosponsor, they need to be reminded to do everything possible to pass Audit the Fed.
I’m proud we can report this exciting news.
But I’m also counting on you to help us clear this final hurdle in the House and carry our momentum over into the Senate.
Let’s finish this fight and make history in the U.S. House!
In Liberty,
Matt Hawes
Vice President
P.S. The U.S. House will vote on Congressman Ron Paul’s H.R. 459, our Audit the Fed bill, next Tuesday, July 24.
But the vote will come under a “suspension of the rules.”
That means the Fed’s allies can’t offer ANY amendments to water down our effort, but it also means we need two thirds of the House in order to succeed!
To find and contact your Congressperson:click here
You may also want to get in contact with Speaker of the House John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and get them to cosponsor HR 459. The more House members we get on our side the better so get in contact today.
I have some very exciting news!
After years of C4L’s hard work to secure a standalone vote on Audit the Fed in the U.S. House, our day has arrived.
C4L has learned that Congressman Ron Paul’s H.R. 459, our Audit the Fed bill, will be voted on next Tuesday, July 24!
But this also means I need the help of each and every C4L member more than ever before.
Audit the Fed will be brought up under a “suspension of the rules.”
So the Fed’s allies won’t be able to offer ANY amendments to try to water down this historic bill!
But...
It also means we need two thirds of the House in order to win - instead of just a simple majority.
You and I have come so far, and we simply can’t afford to just “assume” our congressmen have gotten the point.
All of our hard work over several years now comes down to this final week.
We need to reinforce our message loud and clear through phone calls, faxes, and if you’re able, personal visits to your representative’s Capitol Hill or district office.
Campaign for Liberty is working with Congressman Paul’s office and the Republican leadership to make sure we have the votes and can set up a simple majority vote should we not succeed under suspension.
But don’t let the two-thirds threshold discourage you.
We CAN win - and this gives us a chance to make an even BIGGER statement heading into the Senate!
Already, almost two thirds of the House has signed on as cosponsors.
We need to urge them to stay the course, and we also need to secure the final votes necessary for victory.
Leave a message tonight and then follow up with a call while the staff is in the office tomorrow.
Even if they’re already a cosponsor, they need to be reminded to do everything possible to pass Audit the Fed.
I’m proud we can report this exciting news.
But I’m also counting on you to help us clear this final hurdle in the House and carry our momentum over into the Senate.
Let’s finish this fight and make history in the U.S. House!
In Liberty,
Matt Hawes
Vice President
P.S. The U.S. House will vote on Congressman Ron Paul’s H.R. 459, our Audit the Fed bill, next Tuesday, July 24.
But the vote will come under a “suspension of the rules.”
That means the Fed’s allies can’t offer ANY amendments to water down our effort, but it also means we need two thirds of the House in order to succeed!
To find and contact your Congressperson:click here
You may also want to get in contact with Speaker of the House John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and get them to cosponsor HR 459. The more House members we get on our side the better so get in contact today.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
More on Audit The Fed
From Campaign For Liberty:
You don’t have to be a sports fan to feel bad for the athlete who’s leading a race the entire time, only to get passed right before he reaches the finish line thanks to a last second burst of energy from his opponent.
Our battle to Audit the Fed is nearing the finish line for this Congress.
You and I have led the entire way, with the Fed scrambling to avoid the spotlight we’ve turned on it and desperately playing catch up in the court of public opinion.
Now the end is in sight, with a vote in the U.S. House this July.
If we can stay ahead there, it’s on to the Senate, where we can expect every obstacle to be thrown into our path.
So C4L needs your help now to expand our grassroots forces by reaching millions more Americans with our message of transparency.
Please take just a moment to listen to the special Audit the Fed update Congressman Ron Paul and C4L have prepared for you, and do whatever you can today to help us cross the finish line in victory.
In Liberty,
Matt Hawes
Vice President
P.S. Congressman Ron Paul's Audit the Fed bill passed out of committee and is headed for a vote in the U.S. House this July.
Please take a few moments to listen to the special audio update Congressman Paul and C4L have prepared for you.
To sign the petition:click here
It looks like it is going down to the wire on this one. Now is the time to strike otherwise it may take years before we get this chance again.
You don’t have to be a sports fan to feel bad for the athlete who’s leading a race the entire time, only to get passed right before he reaches the finish line thanks to a last second burst of energy from his opponent.
Our battle to Audit the Fed is nearing the finish line for this Congress.
You and I have led the entire way, with the Fed scrambling to avoid the spotlight we’ve turned on it and desperately playing catch up in the court of public opinion.
Now the end is in sight, with a vote in the U.S. House this July.
If we can stay ahead there, it’s on to the Senate, where we can expect every obstacle to be thrown into our path.
So C4L needs your help now to expand our grassroots forces by reaching millions more Americans with our message of transparency.
Please take just a moment to listen to the special Audit the Fed update Congressman Ron Paul and C4L have prepared for you, and do whatever you can today to help us cross the finish line in victory.
In Liberty,
Matt Hawes
Vice President
P.S. Congressman Ron Paul's Audit the Fed bill passed out of committee and is headed for a vote in the U.S. House this July.
Please take a few moments to listen to the special audio update Congressman Paul and C4L have prepared for you.
To sign the petition:click here
It looks like it is going down to the wire on this one. Now is the time to strike otherwise it may take years before we get this chance again.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Good news about Audit the Fed
From Campaign For Liberty:
We are winning!
And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
This morning, Audit the Fed unanimously passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by voice vote!
Only a few short years ago, just the thought of getting a committee hearing on such an issue was considered a long shot at best, let alone achieving such a remarkable victory!
But that was because the Washington establishment and the banking elite underestimated the power of true grassroots activism.
Today’s win is a direct result of hundreds of thousands of petitions, phone calls, faxes, and emails generated by passionate C4L activists like you around the country.
One congressman noted he had been contacted by “scores of constituents” supporting Audit the Fed.
As an example of why I’ve written in previous emails that nothing can be taken for granted, at one point this morning, Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-7) introduced an amendment that, like the Watt amendment to H.R. 1207 in the 111th Congress, would have gutted Audit the Fed.
But your pressure helped keep it from succeeding!
In fact, it was truly astonishing just how quickly Representative Cummings withdrew the amendment after it became clear there was no support for it in the Committee - even from members of his own party.
Over the last four years, you’ve helped C4L make tremendous strides in bringing the Federal Reserve to the forefront of political debate and pushing the central bank toward transparency.
Of course, ultimately, America shouldn’t even have a Federal Reserve System to create moral hazard, keep interest rates artificially low, bail out friends and favored firms, and manipulate our monetary supply.
Today’s committee hearing was just one small step toward passing Audit the Fed, but also, one giant leap toward ending it.
Now, with a floor vote before the entire U.S. House in July fast approaching, I hope you’ll stand with us again as we look to jump another hurdle and carry this bill into the Senate.
Our chances have never been better.
Thank you for helping make it possible for a strong, full audit of the Federal Reserve to pass a House Committee.
Now on to victory in the House!
In Liberty,
Matt Hawes
Vice President
P.S. This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee unanimously passed Audit the Fed by voice vote.
This is a direct result of your efforts and those of hundreds of thousands of other activists across the country.
Now is the time to double-down and ensure the House passes a clean version of Audit the Fed this July.
This is indeed good news as it illustrates how activism will work in getting things to our advantage. Let's stand by Audit the Fed and see it not only pass both houses but for it to also be signed into law by the president.
We are winning!
And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
This morning, Audit the Fed unanimously passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by voice vote!
Only a few short years ago, just the thought of getting a committee hearing on such an issue was considered a long shot at best, let alone achieving such a remarkable victory!
But that was because the Washington establishment and the banking elite underestimated the power of true grassroots activism.
Today’s win is a direct result of hundreds of thousands of petitions, phone calls, faxes, and emails generated by passionate C4L activists like you around the country.
One congressman noted he had been contacted by “scores of constituents” supporting Audit the Fed.
As an example of why I’ve written in previous emails that nothing can be taken for granted, at one point this morning, Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-7) introduced an amendment that, like the Watt amendment to H.R. 1207 in the 111th Congress, would have gutted Audit the Fed.
But your pressure helped keep it from succeeding!
In fact, it was truly astonishing just how quickly Representative Cummings withdrew the amendment after it became clear there was no support for it in the Committee - even from members of his own party.
Over the last four years, you’ve helped C4L make tremendous strides in bringing the Federal Reserve to the forefront of political debate and pushing the central bank toward transparency.
Of course, ultimately, America shouldn’t even have a Federal Reserve System to create moral hazard, keep interest rates artificially low, bail out friends and favored firms, and manipulate our monetary supply.
Today’s committee hearing was just one small step toward passing Audit the Fed, but also, one giant leap toward ending it.
Now, with a floor vote before the entire U.S. House in July fast approaching, I hope you’ll stand with us again as we look to jump another hurdle and carry this bill into the Senate.
Our chances have never been better.
Thank you for helping make it possible for a strong, full audit of the Federal Reserve to pass a House Committee.
Now on to victory in the House!
In Liberty,
Matt Hawes
Vice President
P.S. This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee unanimously passed Audit the Fed by voice vote.
This is a direct result of your efforts and those of hundreds of thousands of other activists across the country.
Now is the time to double-down and ensure the House passes a clean version of Audit the Fed this July.
This is indeed good news as it illustrates how activism will work in getting things to our advantage. Let's stand by Audit the Fed and see it not only pass both houses but for it to also be signed into law by the president.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tell your representative to audit the fed
From Campaign For Liberty:
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is expected to vote tomorrow (Wed, June 27) on H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act (“Audit the Fed”).
We’ve received word that an amendment will be offered to extend the time when the audit’s results need to be reported from the end of 2012 to one year after the bill is enacted.
C4L supports this amendment, but I need your help to guarantee Audit the Fed passes the committee without being watered down and makes it to the House floor as the strong, thorough audit the American people are demanding.
I’ll provide a link where you can find the members of the committee in just a moment, but first, here’s how you can help pass Audit the Fed.
1.) If your representative is on the committee, and if they have cosponsored H.R. 459, please call them right away to thank them for cosponsoring. Along with voting “YES” on H.R. 459 in committee, let them know you also expect them to resist any attempt to water down the bill.
2.) If your representative is on the committee but has not yet cosponsored, urge them to not only vote “YES” on H.R. 459 in committee, but to clearly stand with the American people and boldly declare their support for transparency by cosponsoring Audit the Fed right away.
3.) Spread the word! Tell your family and friends to take action and help end the Fed's rein of destruction and secrecy.
You can find a list of committee members here.
Even if your representative is not on the committee, please still contact them to demand their support for Audit the Fed when it comes to the House floor for a vote this July.
After years of hard work, you and I stand on the verge of making history by passing Audit the Fed!
But now is not the time to take anything for granted.
So please contact your representative right away and help C4L finish this fight!
Make government accountable to the people and make it practice transparency by passing Audit the Fed and the best way to do that is to notify your representative in Congress and tell them to Audit the Fed.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is expected to vote tomorrow (Wed, June 27) on H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act (“Audit the Fed”).
We’ve received word that an amendment will be offered to extend the time when the audit’s results need to be reported from the end of 2012 to one year after the bill is enacted.
C4L supports this amendment, but I need your help to guarantee Audit the Fed passes the committee without being watered down and makes it to the House floor as the strong, thorough audit the American people are demanding.
I’ll provide a link where you can find the members of the committee in just a moment, but first, here’s how you can help pass Audit the Fed.
1.) If your representative is on the committee, and if they have cosponsored H.R. 459, please call them right away to thank them for cosponsoring. Along with voting “YES” on H.R. 459 in committee, let them know you also expect them to resist any attempt to water down the bill.
2.) If your representative is on the committee but has not yet cosponsored, urge them to not only vote “YES” on H.R. 459 in committee, but to clearly stand with the American people and boldly declare their support for transparency by cosponsoring Audit the Fed right away.
3.) Spread the word! Tell your family and friends to take action and help end the Fed's rein of destruction and secrecy.
You can find a list of committee members here.
Even if your representative is not on the committee, please still contact them to demand their support for Audit the Fed when it comes to the House floor for a vote this July.
After years of hard work, you and I stand on the verge of making history by passing Audit the Fed!
But now is not the time to take anything for granted.
So please contact your representative right away and help C4L finish this fight!
Make government accountable to the people and make it practice transparency by passing Audit the Fed and the best way to do that is to notify your representative in Congress and tell them to Audit the Fed.
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