Emily O'Neill

73 Senators Violate Their Oath to the Constitution

Dec 6, 2010 at 4:47 PM

By Emily O'Neill

Although Congressmen violating their oath to the Constitution isn't exactly news, their most recent efforts to do so should be noted.

The Food Safety Bill, S.510, includes new taxes. According the Constitution, all tax bills must originate in the House. Thus, the 73 Senators that voted for the bill violated their oath. Follow this link to find out which Senators voted for the bill.

Read the full article here.

If you wish to hold politicians accountable, visit this page on downsizedc.org and join the fight for the Read the Bills Act (RTBA).

The RTBA would require:

All bills that come to a vote to be read before a quorum in each chamber
That bills be posted online, in their final form, seven days before a final vote

Let's make sure that our Congressmen are reading the bills they vote on.

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Attention YAL Chapters!

Nov 17, 2010 at 9:04 AM

By Emily O'Neill

Is your YAL chapter hosting an event in the near future?

If so, we have the resources you need for your chapter to get media attention.

After you lock down the details for the event and get some good quotes, start writing a press release! We can then send it out to local media contacts.

Not sure how to write one? Here is a quick guide that will walk you through the process of writing a press release. On the media and public relations page, you can also learn how to manage media contacts and write effective letters to the editor.

The sooner you write the release, the sooner I can help you. Don't wait until the last minute!

When you are finished crafting your press release using the guide, send it over to me at emily.oneill@yaliberty.org and I can start working with you!