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Should the States Use Article V to Rein in Federal Government?

05/10/2016
Several states have already passed Article V resolutions for the purpose of reigning in the federal government, and the Pelican State may be headed in that direction.

TAGS: ALEC, Article V, Compact for America, constitutional convention, Convention of States, Dan Claitor, Ray Garofalo

Guest Commentary: Introducing “Article V 2.0”: The Compact for a Balanced Budget

By Margaret Viator
08/13/2014
What if the states could advance and ratify a powerful federal balanced budget amendment in just twelve months? It could happen with a new approach to state-originated amendments under Article V of the United States Constitution.

TAGS: Article V, Balanced Budget Amendment, Compact for a Balanced Budget, Nick Dranias, U.S. Constitution

States Pursue New Tactic to Restrain Federal Debt

By Fergus Hodgson
02/28/2011
Louisiana is one of 10 states with leaders seeking to oppose greater federal debt with the first ever state initiated constitutional amendment.

TAGS: Article V, Fergus Hodgson, Glenn Hughes, James Booth, National Debt Relief Amendment, Nick Dranias, Noble Ellington, RestoringFreedom.org

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Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda


Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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