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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

Louisiana’s Anti-Debt Resolution Fuels Movement for Constitutional Amendment

By Kevin Mooney
10/31/2011
Big spenders in Congress who continue to inflate the national debt at the expense of future generations could be brought to heel if a Louisiana resolution in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment continues to catch on in other states.

TAGS: Article 5, Balanced Budget Amendment, constitutional convention, Louisiana, National Debt Relief Amendment, North Dakota, Sen. Curtis Olafson

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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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