State Powers
What if the solution to Washington… wasn’t in Washington? The 50 states could be America’s secret weapon against an ever-expanding federal government. States can amend the constitution to demand fiscal responsibility in Washington, can request that federal regulation comply with local ordinances, and can form interstate compacts to better protect constitutional rights. The Goldwater Institute is providing a roadmap for states to reassert their power under the Tenth Amendment.
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Virginia Ruling on Federal Health Care Bill Bolsters Arizona Challenges
Posted on August 02, 2010 | Type: Press ReleaseVirginia will move forward with its lawsuit challenging federal health care reform after U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson rejected the Obama administration’s attempt to simply dismiss the case out of hand. The judge’s ruling today reinforces Arizona’s various efforts to protect individuals from government-mandated health insurance, according to the Goldwater Institute.
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Arizona hog-tied by federal mandates
Posted on May 18, 2010 | Type: Blog | Author: Nick DraniasUntil recently, state and local government interaction with the federal government seemed to consist mostly of local and state officials asking D.C. for more money.
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We Need to Fall Back to Protect Arizona
Posted on March 29, 2010 | Type: Op-EdAll the warnings went unheeded. As lovely as the idea is for every American citizen to receive better health care, we know the unattainable will eventually take down an already floundering economy.
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Darcy Olsen discusses the Health Care Freedom Act with Mike Broomhead
Posted on March 22, 2010 | Type: AudioGoldwater Institute president Darcy Olsen joined Mike Broomhead on KFYI to explain the Health Care Freedom Act and how it can help protect Arizonans' health care choices.
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Latest version of health care reform as scary as original
Posted on March 18, 2010 | Type: Blog | Author: Clint BolickCongressional Democrats are maneuvering to push through the latest version of President Barack Obama’s effort to take over the nation’s health care systems by this weekend.
