Posts Tagged ‘National Debt Relief Amendment’

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

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

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.

Commentary: How To End the Debt Ceiling Charade

Commentary: How To End the Debt Ceiling Charade

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.

Back from the Dead! Debt Relief Amendment Gains Louisiana Approval

Back from the Dead! Debt Relief Amendment Gains Louisiana Approval

Achieving a highly improbable turnaround, Rep. Noble Ellington’s (R-Winnsboro) resolution for an anti-debt amendment to the U.S. Constitution won approval from the Louisiana Senate yesterday.

Debt Relief Amendment Falters Amid Heated Debate

Debt Relief Amendment Falters Amid Heated Debate

Despite smooth sailing in the House, the National Debt Relief Amendment came to an abrupt halt this morning. Sen. Karen Peterson (D-New Orleans) came out aggressively against it, and without objection she had it deferred in its Senate committee hearing.

Tactic Against Federal Debt Finds Overwhelming Support in Louisiana House

Tactic Against Federal Debt Finds Overwhelming Support in Louisiana House

With not a single opponent, Louisiana’s House of Representatives has endorsed the National Debt Relief Amendment and its call for a state-initiated amendment to the United States Constitution.