04
Jan
2012
In Case You Missed It: Ron Paul Economic Plan Most Ambitious, Specific among those of His Competitors
"Paul's spending proposals would amount to the largest reduction in the size and scope of the federal government of any candidate." - Expert
LAKE JACKSON, Texas - A story in the Daily Caller online publication recently highlighted a Cato Institute study singling out Ron Paul's 'Plan to Restore America' as the most ambitious and serious spending-reduction and government-curtailing one of all his competitors.
Study: On spending cuts, most GOP candidates light on details
By Alex Pappas--The Daily Caller
All Republicans running for president say they want to cut federal spending.
But a study the libertarian Cato Institute conducted by analyzing the candidates' websites showed that most of them are light on details about specific cuts they would insist on as president.
The study's author, Tad DeHaven, wrote in his "Guide to the Presidential Candidates' Proposals to Cut Spending" that Texas Rep. Ron Paul stands out the most.
"When it comes to proposing specific spending cuts and identifying the dollars amounts, Paul's website is unrivaled," DeHaven explained.
"He is the only candidate to put together an actual budget proposal," he said. "Paul's spending proposals would amount to the largest reduction in the size and scope of the federal government of any candidate."
Paul calls for getting rid of the Commerce, Education, Energy, Housing and Urban Development and Interior departments, while also making major cuts to the military. He also believes younger American citizens should be permitted to opt-out of Medicare and Social Security...
For the full Daily Caller article, please click here.
For the original Cato Institute study, click here.
For Ron Paul's 'Plan to Restore America', please click here.
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Ron and Rand Paul to Hold Daylong Whistle-Stop Tour
Historic instance of a U.S. Senator campaigning for his father, a U.S. Congressman, in run-up to the consequential 2012 Iowa Caucus
ANKENY, Iowa - 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul and his son U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will conduct a daylong whistle-stop tour to energize Iowa caucus goers on the day prior to the first-in-nation voting contest.
On Monday, January 2nd the 12-term Congressman from Texas and the junior Senator from the Commonwealth of Kentucky will make five stops - ones in Polk, Scott, Linn, Black Hawk, and Cerro Gordo counties. In addition, Senator Paul on his own will kick off the day by appearing live in-studio with WHO Radio's Jan Mickelson.
"In the run-up to the Iowa Straw Poll we were privileged to witness the historic occurrence of a sitting U.S. Senator campaigning for his father, a sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, we are seeing Senator Paul support his father on the eve of the pivotal Iowa Caucus where we are hopeful that Ron Paul achieves a strong top-three finish," said Ron Paul 2012 Iowa Chairman Drew Ivers.
Details of the events are as follows. All times Central.
Monday, January 2, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Sen. Rand Paul live in-studio with Jan Mickelson*
WHO Radio
2141 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
11:15 a.m.
Polk County Whistle Stop
Des Moines Marriott Downtown - Salon D
700 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
1:00 p.m.
Scott County Whistle Stop
SteepleGate Inn - Williamsburg Room
100 W 76th St.
Davenport, IA 52806
2:30 p.m.
Linn County Whistle Stop
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center - Atrium
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
4:00 p.m.
Black Hawk County Whistle Stop
Park Place (PIPAC) Event Centre
1521 Technology Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
5:30 p.m.
Cerro Gordo County Whistle Stop
Prime N Wine
3000 4th St SW (Hwy 122 West)
Mason City, IA 50401
[*Senator Rand Paul only.]
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Ron Paul Iowa Team Names New 'Homeschoolers for Ron Paul' Members
Member families valuing education freedom hail from Linn, Kossuth and Dallas counties
ANKENY, Iowa - The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today additional families joining the "Homeschoolers for Ron Paul" nationwide coalition. Today's featured members reside in Linn, Kossuth, and Dallas counties, all Iowa.
The first additions are Marion residents Matt and Sarah Banowetz, who have been homeschooling their four children for five years.
"As a homeschooling mother, I support Ron Paul for President because of his 'hands-off' views that allow freedom for parents to school their children as they see fit with minimal government regulations. I also support his proposal of a $5,000-per-child tax credit to be used for schooling - books, computers, etc.," said Mrs. Banowetz.
"Homeschooling can be difficult and I want to know that my government has my back when it comes to providing an excellent education for my children. I believe that Ron Paul sees the value of homeschooling - and having a President who sees the value of this hard-fought educational option would be an asset to our country," added Mrs. Banowetz.
Laurie and Thomas Hammer of Algona are parents of two and have taught at home for six years. They expressed their reasons for supporting Dr. Paul, stating, "Our family values our privilege to homeschool and we want to protect that God-given right and many other rights for generations to come. There is only one candidate who will fight for real liberty and freedom and that is Dr. Ron Paul. Our country needs someone who not only has read the Constitution, but will abide by and fight for what our founding fathers intended."
The Ron Paul team asked Kevin Waycaster, a 14-year homeschool father of Waukee why he decided to support Dr. Paul this election, and he responded succinctly:
"A true leader is someone who is willing to take a nation and its people to where they should be. Ron Paul is that leader. As health care has become a major issue, who is better qualified to deal with the matter, a doctor or a bureaucrat?"
As a first basic step, those interested in joining the growing ranks of the "Homeschoolers for Ron Paul" nationwide coalition should visit the official page by clicking here. If residing in the Hawkeye State families may inquire with Meghann Walker, Director of Iowa Voter Outreach for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign, at meghannw@ronpaul2012.com.
For more information on Ron Paul's stance on education freedom, click here.
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Ron Paul Council Bluffs Town Hall Meeting Attracts 750 People
Paul voter outreach event attracts hundreds?again
ANKENY, Iowa - 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was greeted by 750 people tonight at his Council Bluffs Town Hall Meeting held at the city's Mid-America Center.
Iowa campaign staff for the 12-term Congressman from Texas reported that the energetic audience comprised of supporters and undecided voters filled the venue to capacity, resulting in a standing-room-only crowd. The theme of Paul's speech - "Restoring Our Personal and Economic Liberties" - was extraordinarily well received, according to Ron Paul 2012 Iowa Chairman Drew Ivers.
Last night at his own 'Salute to Veterans' rally in Des Moines, Paul attracted more than 550 veterans, their family members, and the general public.
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