HR1207 now has 79 cosponsors!!!

[JoshLowry]

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR01207:@@@P

WOOT!

:D

Put some pressure on your Congresscritter. Get in his/her face with a video camera today!




Reddit Link: http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/8ekjj/hr1207_audit_the_fed_now_has_71_cosponsors_talk/

[Njon]

Right on! That was a major boost!

[paulitics]

Wow, this is great news.

[Brooklyn Red Leg]

Why hasn't Dennis Kucinich co-sponsored this? And I'm po'd that my Congresscritter isn't cosponsoring. Grrrr.....

[JoshLowry]

Get in his face with a video camera. It works! MsDoodahs and I did it to McCaul and he signed on.

[HOLLYWOOD]

YEAH BABY! If Nancy Pelosi and any of the Corrupt Clowns alter or halt this HR in committee... the country has entered 100% tyranny on the people and the politicians are on the "TAKE" of the Banks/Wall street.

We SHALL SEE, 71 Co-sponsors is kickass and something the corrupt committees can't bury.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee332/McLieberman/DSC01294.jpg

[muh_roads]

Any politician that claims to want more transparency but votes against this is a puttz.

[Cowlesy]

Where's John Boehner???

He's always look to get some political traction, maybe he should consider H.R. 1207.

[JoshLowry]

Flake is also notably absent.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Where's John Boehner???

He's always look to get some political traction, maybe he should consider H.R. 1207.


I see that GOP NEOCON insider clicke Mike Pence, jumped on the band wagon yesterday. It's starting to look like the RNC/GOP trying to hijack the TEA PARTIES ideas and morphing to what is now popular with the people.

Then, I'm sure there are the planned deal to recruit congress critters in the back rooms, etc.

I presume Kucinich will seal his signature on the deal sometime soon?

Got it on National TV multiple times, I wondering what the Nielson ratings were for last April 15th on the FOX channels? I think it's paying off, eh?

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee332/McLieberman/DSC01293.jpg

[JoshLowry]

LOL, is that you hollywood?

[Agent CSL]

This thing might actually make it through. :O

[canadian4ronpaul]

this is FANTASTIC news!

[HOLLYWOOD]

LOL, is that you hollywood? :D

A lot of Time, Work, and Money! A Big Success! We made most of the big newspapers too! I just wish Neil Cavuto would of interviewed me instead of those old timers.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/15/MNS01736NQ.DTL

[MsDoodahs]

Get in his face with a video camera. It works! MsDoodahs and I did it to McCaul and he signed on.

And that was SOOOO MUCH FUN!

I had a great time hollering at our critter.

:D

[Don't Tread on Mike]

Still not a single Rep. from CT on that list. Dodd must have them on his payroll.:mad:

[libertygrl]

Still not a single Rep. from CT on that list. Dodd must have them on his payroll.:mad:

I'm your neighbor over in NY and I've got the same problem. 8 NY Reps on the House Finance Committee! You would think that since most of them are Dems, they would want to take the lead in holding Obama's promise for government transparency. You would think... :(

[nayjevin]

Put some pressure on your Congresscritter. Get in his/her face with a video camera today!


Get in his face with a video camera. It works! MsDoodahs and I did it to McCaul and he signed on.

That's another one of those 'flagship' endeavors that will change the way we approach pushing for legislation. Thanks, Josh.

[KCIndy]

I see that GOP NEOCON insider clicke Mike Pence, jumped on the band wagon yesterday. It's starting to look like the RNC/GOP trying to hijack the TEA PARTIES ideas and morphing to what is now popular with the people.



Hey, a co-sponsor is a co-sponsor....

Pence is the congressman from my district. I'm just glad I don't have to write any more letters urging him to sign on. I'll just send one quick "Thank you" note...


Regarding the NeoCon hijacking of the movement... ugh. You're right, that's what it looks like. It means we'll have to be on our toes to let the masses and the mass media know what the Tea Parties, and *especially* HR 1207 are really about.

The good thing is, since it's Ron Paul's bill, he should get some major face time on TV if this thing gets passed. I hope he really takes the NeoCon Right to task for the way they've been hijacking the Freedom/Liberty movement.

[Roxi]

thats so awesome!!!!!!!!

[nayjevin]

bump

[HOLLYWOOD]

NOW 79! Keep up the great work! Pelosi and the Socialist can't bury this ACT!

H.R.1207
Title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD003+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Paul++Ron %29%29+00900%29%29) [TX-14] (introduced 2/26/2009) Cosponsors (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR01207:@@@P) (79)
Related Bills: S.604 (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN00604:)
Latest Major Action: 2/26/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. COSPONSORS(79), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR01207:@@@N))

Latest additions:

Rep Rooney, Thomas J. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Rooney++T homas+J.%29%29+01916%29%29) [FL-16] - 4/22/2009
Rep Massa, Eric J. J. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Massa++Er ic+J.+J.%29%29+01945%29%29) [NY-29] - 4/22/2009
Rep Johnson, Sam (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Johnson++ Sam%29%29+00603%29%29) [TX-3] - 4/22/2009
Rep Thompson, Glenn (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Thompson+ +Glenn%29%29+01952%29%29) [PA-5] - 4/22/2009
Rep Brady, Kevin (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Brady++Ke vin%29%29+01468%29%29) [TX-8] - 4/22/2009
Rep Smith, Adam (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Smith++Ad am%29%29+01528%29%29) [WA-9] - 4/22/2009
Rep Shimkus, John (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Shimkus++ John%29%29+01527%29%29) [IL-19] - 4/22/2009
Rep Graves, Sam (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Graves++S am%29%29+01656%29%29) [MO-6] - 4/22/2009

[dr. hfn]

79!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

[tangent4ronpaul]

Anyone know offhand how many of those 79 are Democrats?

-t

[HOLLYWOOD]

Anyone know offhand how many of those 79 are Democrats?

-tHere yah go... 7 out of the first 55


be advised it only show 55 co-sponsors so, you'll have to manually lookup the other 33 Congressional co-sponsors

[/URL]http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207 (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207)



Here's the Senate Version of the bill Sonsored by Senator Bernie Sanders:

NO co-sponsors!

[URL]http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN00604: (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN00604:)

[rpfan2008]

this is going to be interesting

[Original_Intent]

Jason Chavetz is a co-sponsor!

Jim Matheson's office says he has not studied the issue and will likely wait for it to come to a floor vote to form an opinion. :mad: I told his staffer that I would appreciate his help in getting it to a floor vote, got a bunch of non-commital blah blah blah. We'll see.

[Imperial]

Most of the new cosponsors are Republicans, who were probably lobbied to cosponsor at the Tea Parties...

[Xenophage]

This is so underhanded, I love it! These people are so ignorant that they don't even realize the source of much of their power comes from the discreet manner in which the Fed operates. They sign on to this bill because they feel its politically safe, but its going to undermine everything they do if it becomes law.

[anaconda]

How many of those 71 are Dems? Anyone do a count, yet? I see Lynn Woolsey but that's all I recognize.

[anaconda]

Just contacted Barbara Lee's (Oakland, CA) legislative staff member in D.C. on behalf of HR 1207.

[torchbearer]

Just contacted Barbara Lee's (Oakland, CA) legislative staff member in D.C. on behalf of HR 1207.

what did they say?

[anaconda]

what did they say?


He did not know but was going to talk to someone who was more familiar withthe House Financial Services Committee.

[torchbearer]

He did not know but was going to talk to someone who was more familiar withthe House Financial Services Committee.

check out this thread: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=189910

[HOLLYWOOD]

I need the constituent cut n paste letterhead/body for support of H.R. 1207.

I need to forward it to a bunch of people in districts of congressman that have not co-sponsored.

Thanx, Wood

[torchbearer]

I need the constiuent cut n paste letterhead/body for support of H.R. 1207.

I need to forward it to a bunch of people in districts of congressman that have not co-sponsored.

Thanx, Wood

are you asking me for this info?
I haven't gotten the email yet, but you don't have to wait on me if you sign up for the email too.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Anyone...

I'm on all the email lists and lately I'm loaded with emails... can't find it.

I thought Trevor sent it out, but I may have accidentally deleted it.

I would draft one, but I have a ton of other work to do... I have lot's of complainers but there apathy has me doing their detailed work.

Thanx.




are you asking me for this info?
I haven't gotten the email yet, but you don't have to wait on me if you sign up for the email too.

[KCIndy]

Anyone...

I'm on all the email lists and lately I'm loaded with emails... can't find it.

I thought Trevor sent it out, but I may have accidentally deleted it.

I would draft one, but I have a ton of other work to do... I have lot's of complainers but there apathy has me doing their detailed work.

Thanx.


Are you looking for a pre-written constituent letter, such as a form letter people can print and sign?

If you go to www.ronpaul.com and scroll down the page a ways, there is a form letter under the "Step 2" heading.

Here's the text: (mind, it needs updating in terms of the new cosponsors!!)


Dear Representative,

Please co-sponsor and/or support H.R.1207, an effort to audit the Federal Reserve.

Recently, it has come to light that there is little to no accountability to the people on the part of the Federal Reserve. While the citizens of this country are required by law to give an accounting of every penny they come in contact with, the Federal Reserve has never been held to the same standard. During this time of extreme economic crisis, the people deserve an accounting of where our money is going.

Currently there are 71 co-sponsors for this legislation, and it is enjoying bi-partisan support. Your efforts in supporting this important legislation would go a long way in proving to your constituents that you not only hold the Federal Reserve to the same standard as you do your constituents, but it would also show that you believe in transparency. Anything less than support for this resolution suggests that you are in favor of secrecy and a lack of accountability to the people who pay the bills. We pay the tab; we have a right to know where our money is going.

Unlike recent bills that you voted in favor of that had hundreds of pages and just a few hours to read, this bill can be read in under 5 minutes. I encourage you to take the time to read it, and then move to support it.

Thank you in advance for your attention on this important legislation. I have every expectation that you will do right by your constituents and support this measure.

Sincerely,

[torchbearer]

Are you looking for a pre-written constituent letter, such as a form letter people can print and sign?

If you go to www.ronpaul.com and scroll down the page a ways, there is a form letter under the "Step 2" heading.

Here's the text: (mind, it needs updating in terms of the new cosponsors!!)


Dear Representative,

Please co-sponsor and/or support H.R.1207, an effort to audit the Federal Reserve.

Recently, it has come to light that there is little to no accountability to the people on the part of the Federal Reserve. While the citizens of this country are required by law to give an accounting of every penny they come in contact with, the Federal Reserve has never been held to the same standard. During this time of extreme economic crisis, the people deserve an accounting of where our money is going.

Currently there are 88 co-sponsors for this legislation, and it is enjoying bi-partisan support. Your efforts in supporting this important legislation would go a long way in proving to your constituents that you not only hold the Federal Reserve to the same standard as you do your constituents, but it would also show that you believe in transparency. Anything less than support for this resolution suggests that you are in favor of secrecy and a lack of accountability to the people who pay the bills. We pay the tab; we have a right to know where our money is going.

Unlike recent bills that you voted in favor of that had hundreds of pages and just a few hours to read, this bill can be read in under 5 minutes. I encourage you to take the time to read it, and then move to support it.

Thank you in advance for your attention on this important legislation. I have every expectation that you will do right by your constituents and support this measure.

Sincerely,

updated to 88.
soon to be more

[nayjevin]

Urgent! Support HR 1207 The Federal Reserve Transparency Act: http://tinyurl.com/d2mk6j (http://tinyurl.com/d2mk6j) <-- how to contact your rep, full text of bill, co-sponsors list, and more

[HOLLYWOOD]

Thanx... I found the one I was looking for in saved folder.

88 co-sponsors, wow!


The Federal Reserve can enter into agreements with foreign central banks and foreign governments, and the GAO is prohibited from auditing or even seeing these agreements. Why should a government-established agency, whose police force has federal law enforcement powers, and whose notes have legal tender status in this country, be allowed to enter into agreements with foreign powers and foreign banking institutions with no oversight? Particularly when hundreds of billions of dollars of currency swaps have been announced and implemented, the Fed's negotiations with the European Central Bank, the Bank of International Settlements, and other institutions should face increased scrutiny, most especially because of their significant effect on foreign policy.

Are you looking for a pre-written constituent letter, such as a form letter people can print and sign?

If you go to www.ronpaul.com (http://www.ronpaul.com) and scroll down the page a ways, there is a form letter under the "Step 2" heading.

Here's the text: (mind, it needs updating in terms of the new cosponsors!!)


Dear Representative,

Please co-sponsor and/or support H.R.1207, an effort to audit the Federal Reserve.

Recently, it has come to light that there is little to no accountability to the people on the part of the Federal Reserve. While the citizens of this country are required by law to give an accounting of every penny they come in contact with, the Federal Reserve has never been held to the same standard. During this time of extreme economic crisis, the people deserve an accounting of where our money is going.

Currently there are 71 co-sponsors for this legislation, and it is enjoying bi-partisan support. Your efforts in supporting this important legislation would go a long way in proving to your constituents that you not only hold the Federal Reserve to the same standard as you do your constituents, but it would also show that you believe in transparency. Anything less than support for this resolution suggests that you are in favor of secrecy and a lack of accountability to the people who pay the bills. We pay the tab; we have a right to know where our money is going.

Unlike recent bills that you voted in favor of that had hundreds of pages and just a few hours to read, this bill can be read in under 5 minutes. I encourage you to take the time to read it, and then move to support it.

Thank you in advance for your attention on this important legislation. I have every expectation that you will do right by your constituents and support this measure.

Sincerely,