Joins 39 Senators to protect Internet freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Rand Paul today joined 39 fellow Republican Senators in co-sponsoring a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal net neutrality regulations recently adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Introduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas), Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell [...]
Three-year extension is defeated, stage set for debate in 90 days
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Below is a statement from Senator Rand Paul (Ky.) regarding his vote against the renewal of the USA PATRIOT Act, and the Senate’s 90-day agreement, which sets the stage for debate and amendments to the renewal legislation.
“The Senate yesterday proposed a three-year [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rand Paul (Ky.) released the following Dear Colleague letter to his fellow Senators this morning regarding the renewal of the USA PATRIOT Act. (2/15/2011)
Dear Colleague:
James Otis argued against general warrants and writs of assistance that were issued by British soldiers without judicial review and that did not name the subject or [...]
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February 7, 2011 – Regulatory reform legislation aims to increase accountability and transparency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rand Paul (Ky.) today introduced the REINS Act, or Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011, on the Senate floor.
Designed to “increase accountability for and transparency in the Federal regulatory process,” the REINS Act will [...]
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Why Paul Was Right to Oppose Laser-Pointer Law
By Michael Grunwald Friday, Feb. 04, 201
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Kentucky Senator Rand Paul listens during the first meeting of the U.S. Senate Tea Party Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 27, 2011
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The Tea [...]
Legislation to hold Members of Congress to two terms
in the Senate, six terms in the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rand Paul (Ky.) today announced his co-sponsorship of a constitutional amendment placing term limits on Members of the U.S. Congress. The legislation, S.J. Res. 1, which was introduced by Sen. David Vitter of [...]
Feb 3, 2011
First proposed in his $500 billion spending-cut package, amendment offers free-market approach to federal projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Rand Paul (Ky.) today offered an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, which would exempt FAA from Davis-Bacon restrictions concerning federal construction projects. This amendment was introduced in conjunction with [...]
Feb 2, 2011 – Senator Rand Paul voted to Repeal Obamacare:
Press release below:
Senator Rand Paul Votes to Repeal Obamacare
Vows to continue fight to end government takeover of health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rand Paul joined his Republican Senate colleagues in a vote to repeal the massive job-killing health care bill championed by Democrats [...]
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