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RNLA Statement on House Judiciary and Oversight Committees ACORN Forum
1 Dec 2009 10:59 AM

The Republican National Lawyers Association today released a statement by Chair David Norcross applauding House Republicans for holding a public forum today on the inner workings of ACORN. The statement also criticizes House Democrats for their continued insistence on defending the corrupt organization. Please click here for the statement. For more information... Read More...

by Justin Riemer | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: ACORN, House Republicans, Norcross

ACORN v. USA – They Are Suing the Government
12 Nov 2009 11:09 AM

Our friends at ACORN are at it again. Rather than accept the fact that an organization engaging in fraudulent and criminal activity should not have access to your tax dollars, they've decided to file a lawsuit against the United States. Specifically they've named HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, OMB Director Peter Orszag, and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner... Read More...

by Chris Berg | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: ACORN, DOJ, Funding, House Republicans, Investigation, Bill of Attainder, Hans von Spakovsky, First Amendment, Litigation

ACORN Would Love to Be Part of This Fight
9 Nov 2009 8:12 AM

Pelosi-Care has passed the House. As much as those words should scare you, the game isn't over yet. All but one Republican voted against the Bill. The Republicans lead rallies, protests, brought in Jon Voight and John Ratzenberger. Representatives Bachmann and King really lead the charge. The public spoke up, but the Democrats in power continued to move the... Read More...

by Chris Berg | with no comments

Filed under: ACORN, House Republicans, SEIU, Bachmann, Health Care

I’m No Jon Voight, but I Will Be There Tomorrow
6 Nov 2009 5:57 PM

Jon Voight was in town for the first Health Care House Call. If you've been following the news you know that Nancy Pelosi has scheduled a vote on her monstrosity of a bill for tomorrow. There's going to be a second Health Care House Call tomorrow. Congressman Steve King will be there. So will I... I won't be speaking, but come spend the afternoon... Read More...

by Chris Berg | with no comments

Filed under: House Republicans, Health Care

ACORN Shenanigans in the House Financial Services Committee
28 Oct 2009 1:56 PM

Byron York at the Washington Examiner revealed some interesting activity that went on late last week in the House Financial Services Committee during a vote on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). According to CNN , "[t]he consumer agency would be a brand new regulator whose chief concern is looking out for consumers. It would write rules aimed... Read More...

by Justin Riemer | with no comments

Filed under: ACORN, House Republicans, Bachus, Bachmann, Barney Frank, CFPA

Democrats Take Their Ball and Go Home
23 Oct 2009 11:28 AM

I'd like to think we're all adults here. But for the second time in recent months a body of Democrats has acted like spoiled little children. They didn't get their way, so they lock the doors, they turn off the lights and they won't let the Republicans in. We saw it first in New York , where the Democrats in the State Senate locked the doors and... Read More...

by Chris Berg | with no comments

Filed under: House Republicans

Rep. Biggert (R-IL) Introduces ACORN Defunding Legislation
16 Oct 2009 10:11 AM

Politico is reporting that Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) "introduced legislation Thursday to strip the community-organizing group of its certification to qualify for federal housing dollars." The legislation would suspend ACORN's Housing and Urban Development Department certification as an approved housing counseling agency, a status that allows ACORN... Read More...

by Justin Riemer | with no comments

Filed under: ACORN, House Republicans, Investigation, Bill of Attainder, Biggert

Demand a Special Prosecutor
6 Oct 2009 8:25 AM

ACORN news is breaking at a pretty fast and furious pace these days. Here at the Republican Lawyer Blog we're working to bring you the stories that are a "must read." Here's a piece from the Hill that you should check out: House Republican calls for special prosecutor to investigate ACORN By Molly K. Hooper - 10/05/09 07:51 PM ET A top-ranking... Read More...

by Chris Berg | with no comments

Filed under: ACORN, House Republicans, Investigation

ACORN: Corrupt, Liberal, and on the Taxpayer's Dime
23 Sep 2009 1:46 PM

The House Republican Conference has released a great set of talking points out that outline the issues with ACORN and also what House Republicans have done to combat ACORN in recent days. See below for what they've been saying and also be sure to check out their site for more information and to see what else they've been up to lately! Acorn—Corrupt... Read More...

by Matt Suermann | with no comments

Filed under: ACORN, House Republicans