Commentary: Louisiana Can Help Force Congress to Balance Budget

By Jamison Beuerman

12/04/2012

Many Americans are now looking to state legislatures to step in and take the lead in amending the Constitution to curb the Congress' outrageous spending problem.

TAGS: Balanced Budget Amendment, Federal Debt, National Debt Relief Amendment, U.S. Constitution

Commentary: How To End the Debt Ceiling Charade

By Editor

07/07/2011

The American Conservative has run a commentary from former Pelican Post reporter and editor Fergus Hodgson. He promotes a constitutional amendment to check runaway federal spending.

TAGS: American Conservative, Debt Ceiling, Federal Debt, National Debt Relief Amendment

Update: Debt Relief Amendment Sails Through Committee

By Fergus Hodgson

05/25/2011

North Dakota Senator Curtis Olafson (R - Edinburg), who flew in to testify as national spokesman, was met with as many welcomes and jokes as he was with questions.

TAGS: Curtis Olafson, Federal Debt, Louisiana, National Debt Relief Amendment, Noble Ellington

New Research: State-Initiated Amendments to Repair Our Constitutional Republic

By Editor

05/23/2011

The Pelican Institute has released three pieces of research to clear the air over the National Debt Relief Amendment and other Article V amendments. Escalating debt and an unrestrained federal government suggest the time is overdue for a state-initiated amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

TAGS: Article V Amendment, Federal Debt, National Debt Relief Amendment, Noble Ellington, Pelican Institute for Public Policy

Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data

This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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