HR 1207 UPDATES "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

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AuditThe Fed! :trumpet: :winner_first_h4h: :flowers2: :punk: :cheers: :yay: :partytime2: :toot:

Dr. Paul's statement on HR 1207

Posted by Matt Hawes on 03/04/09
Last updated 03/04/09

FEDERAL RESERVE TRANSPARENCY ACT HR 1207
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...ew=12517&cpg=1

Momentum continues to build for Dr. Paul's legislation to audit the Federal Reserve! The title is "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act," and the bill currently has 11 cosponsors:

- Rep. Neil Abercrombie [HI-1]
- Rep. Michele Bachmann [MN-6]
- Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett [MD-6]
- Rep. Paul Broun [GA-10]
- Rep. Dan Burton [IN-5]
- Rep. Walter Jones, Jr. [NC-3]
- Rep. Steve Kagen [WI-8]
- Rep. Ted Poe [TX-2]
- Rep. Bill Posey [FL-15]
- Rep. Denny Rehberg [MT]
- Rep. Lynn Woolsey [CA-6]

Here's Dr. Paul's statement introducing the bill:

Bernanke Dodges Transparency Again
 

Bernanke Dodges Transparency Again

Posted 3/4/2009

Senator Bernie Sanders (Vermont) of the Senate Budget Committee pleas with Bernanke for names of the banks that received part of the $2.2 trillion dollars taken from the American people.

Video (2:37): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...ew=12504&cpg=1

Introduced February 26th HR 1207
 

Audit the Fed!!

FEDERAL RESERVE TRANSPARENCY ACT HR 1207
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

Find your Congress members here: http://www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/index.htm.

Sample letters can be found at: http://www.campaignforliberty.com also check the comments section at the Source address below.

Posted by Matt Hawes on 03/02/09
Last updated 03/02/09

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...ew=12341&cpg=1

As Dr. Paul and others discussed at CPAC, Campaign for Liberty is committed to getting H.R. 1207, a bill to audit the Federal Reserve System, passed in this Congress.

Since its creation in 1913, the Fed's control of money and credit in this country has resulted in a 95% devaluation of our dollar and the piling up, just in the last year, of almost $10 trillion in bailouts and loans.

The Fed has so far resisted attempts to provide information on how it is spending the bailout money and currently dictates how accountable it will be to Congress.

Introduced last Thursday, H.R. 1207 already has bipartisan support with 11 cosponsors from all across the country. In contrast to the massive "stimulus" package, Dr. Paul's bill can be read in less than five minutes.

Our new Audit the Fed flier was hugely popular last week at CPAC, and we are confident that the current economic crisis has created interest in many who had previously been closed to such an idea. We've now added it to our "Fliers" section so you can print them out and spread the word!

With your help, we will get this bill through the Financial Services Committee, the House and Senate, and to the president's desk. And we will be there to hold the politicians accountable for how they vote.

It's long past time for the Fed's books to be opened. We can make it happen, and we can do it this year.

Re: Bernanke Dodges Transparency Again
 

I'm glad that Bernie's trying to find the truth here.

And I agree. I am curious about the political parties of the folks who co-sponsored there. There needs to be a call for transparency from both sides.

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Yes, but it would make more sense if members of both parties supported it and it might just have a chance of passing.

I'm not holding my breath now. With the way the economy is going, I don't see government taking the time to listen to what they may consider to be quaint proposals.

No offense, but I'm a bit of a realist here.

Bernanke Says U.S. May Need to Expand Bank Rescue
 

:mfr_omg: Help, BAILOUT MANIA Gone Wild!

:adminpower: Bernanke Says U.S. May Need to Expand Bank Rescue :naughty::insane:

By Craig Torres and Scott Lanman

“But our economy and financial markets face extraordinary challenges,”
and doing less now would eventually prove to be more costly, he said. :mf_pain:

March 3 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said policy makers may need to expand aid to the banking system beyond the $700 billion already approved and take other aggressive measures even at the cost of soaring fiscal deficits.

“Without a reasonable degree of financial stability, a sustainable recovery will not occur,” the Fed chairman said today in testimony prepared for the Senate Budget Committee. “Although progress has been made on the financial front since last fall, more needs to be done.”

Bernanke’s comments suggest he sees a role for bigger federal outlays as the Obama administration seeks congressional approval for a budget of $3.55 trillion for the fiscal year beginning in October. President Barack Obama has already signed into a law a $787 billion economic stimulus package of tax cuts and government spending.

CORRECTED Article continues: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...efer=worldwide

Fed Refuses to Release Bank Data, Insists on Secrecy
 

Fed Refuses to Release Bank Data, Insists on Secrecy

By Mark Pittman and Craig Torres

Banks oppose any release of information because that might signal weakness and spur short-selling or a run by depositors, the Fed argued in its response.

Complete article: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/wire.php?view=3188

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

As this illusion crumbles away, this fleck might need a flick to expose a deeper evil. So I sense a treacherous lingering afoot. Their game is shielded in all directions, so if it falls it will be planned. Never will they risk exposure for what they are. Sacrifices will be made so to strengthen the agenda.

If Dr. Paul wins this one, it just might be the downfall of the fed. :thumb_yello:

So when the beast is exposed, people might be ****** that there was a beast and it has razor sharp claws.

So they might dress up the beast like a school girl and have her go take a time out.:sneaky2:

:rasta:

The Fed's Iron Shroud of Secrecy
 

The Fed's Iron Shroud of Secrecy

Posted by Anthony Gregory on 03/05/09 1:52 PM

In response to a Bloomberg News lawsuit (See Post #8), "The Fed [has] refused. . . to disclose the names of the borrowers and the loans, alleging that it would cast 'a stigma' on recipients of more than $1.9 trillion of emergency credit from U.S. taxpayers and the assets the central bank is accepting as collateral."

For too long, the Fed has enjoyed the monopoly privileges that only big government can provide while demanding private sector levels secrecy and independence from government inquiry -- and then some. What a timely occasion for Ron Paul's Audit the Fed bill (See Post #3).

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...ew=12616&cpg=1

UPDATE: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

The Federal Reserve Transparency Act, Congressman Paul's bill to audit the Fed, is now up to 28 co-sponsors! ;)

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments Many interesting comments at bottom of page.

Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1]
Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5]
Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6]
Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6]
Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10]
Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5]
Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3]
Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4]
Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2]
Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5]
Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5]
Rep Grayson, Alan [FL-8]
Rep Heller, Dean [NV-2]
Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3]
Rep Kagen, Steve [WI-8]
Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1]
Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24]
Rep McClintock, Tom [CA-4]
Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6]
Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2]
Rep Posey, Bill [FL-15]
Rep Price, Tom [GA-6]
Rep Rehberg, Denny [MT]
Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46]
Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6]
Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4]
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6]
Rep Young, Don [AK]

If you don't see your rep on this list, contact him/her today and urge them to support the bill! Contact information: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/officials/

Ron Paul’s bill to audit the Federal Reserve now has 33 co-sponsors
 

Ron Paul’s bill to audit the Federal Reserve now has 33 co-sponsors

RonPaul.com | Mar. 19, 2009

Ron Paul’s bill to audit the Federal Reserve continues to gain momentum. H.R. 1207 now has 33 co-sponsors (as of 3/19/2009)!

If you too would like to see Ben Bernanke squirm and finally discover what the Fed has been up to behind the scenes, call and write your representative and ask that they support the “Federal Reserve Transparency Act H.R. 1207″.


Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

Here’s a sample letter you can use:


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 33 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,

Auditing the Fed is only the first step towards exposing this antiquated insider-run creature to the powerful forces of free-market competition. Once there are viable alternatives to the monopolistic fiat dollar, the Federal Reserve will have to become honest and transparent if it wants to remain in business.

Source: http://truthalliance.net/Archive/tab...osponsors.aspx

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Thanks for this - and thanks for the specific help in determining who to call (the capital switchboard) . I wish we had the same kind of help in notifying our senators for the organic farming bill.
alys

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Your welcome alys.

Here's some more good news!

HR 1207 Co-sponsorship Skyrockets: Companion Bill in Senate

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/

Ron Paul's "Federal Reserve Transparency Act" to audit the Federal Reserve is now up to 39 co-sponsors the House, and an identical companion bill, S604 http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:S.604:, has been introduced in the Senate.

Here are the House co-sponsors:

Young (R-AK), McClintock (R-CA), Woolsey (D-CA), Rohrabacher (R-CA), Castle (R-DE), Stearns (R-FL), Grayson (D-FL), Buchanan (R-FL), Posey (R-FL), Kingston (R-GA), Price (R-GA), Broun (R-GA), Abercrombie (D-HI), Burton (R-IN), Fleming (R-LA), Alexander (R-LA), Bartlett (R-MD), McCotter (R-MI), Bachmann (R-MN), Peterson (D-MN), Akin (R-MO), Taylor (D-MS), Rehberg (R-MT), Jones (R-NC), Foxx (R-NC), Garrett (R-NJ), Heller (R-NV), DeFazio (D-OR), Platts (R-PA), Duncan (R-TN), Wamp (R-TN), Blackburn (R-TN), Poe (R-TX), Paul (R-TX), Marchant (R-TX), Burgess (R-TX), Chaffetz (R-UT), Petri (R-WI), Kagen (D-WI), Lummis (R-WY)

32 Republicans and 7 Democrats so far.



Urge your Representative to co-sponsor:
Petition: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/ca...uditthefed.php

Tell your Congressman to co-sponsor Ron Paul's
Audit the Fed bill. Sign the petition:

Submit the information below to sign the petition and join the Campaign For Liberty. Copies will be sent to your Representative in Congress:

See same link: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/ca...uditthefed.php

These people deserve a thank you and applause:exclamation: :yay: :thumb_yello: :flowers2: :winner_first_h4h: :toot:

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

It's about time! Why not audit Fort Knox gold? Or...how about an audit of all Deep Underground Military Bases? That would really be digging up dirt! Go Ron Paul!

Should the Sherman Antitrust Act be applied to the Fed?

Antitrust Act (Sherman Act,[1] July 2, 1890, ch. 647, 26 Stat. 209, 15 U.S.C. § 1–7) was the first United States Federal statute to limit cartels and monopolies. It falls under antitrust law.

The Act provides: "Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is declared to be illegal".[2] The Act also provides: "Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a felony [. . . ]"[3] The Act put responsibility upon government attorneys and district courts to pursue and investigate trusts, companies and organizations suspected of violating the Act. The Clayton Act (1914) extended the right to sue under the antitrust laws to "any person who shall be injured in his business or property by reason of anything forbidden in the antitrust laws."[4] Under the Clayton Act, private parties may sue in U.S. district court and should they prevail, they may be awarded treble damages and the cost of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees. [5]

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Sheesh, only 7 Democrats?

Was not surprised to see a large amount of Republicans. Bachmann's a hatemonger though. Not surprised that she'd support it either.

Update on HR 1207
 

Update on HR 1207

In his latest video, Dr. Paul gives an update on HR 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, which would thoroughly audit the Federal Reserve System.

Video (3:56): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=14126

44th Co-Sponsor for 'Audit the Fed'
 

Three More Co-Sponsors Today!

Posted by Jesse Benton on 03/24/09 3:43 PM

Good news - Reps. Nathan Deal (GA), Trent Franks (AZ) and Pete Sessions (TX) all joined H.R. 1207 yesterday. Cosponsors now stand at 42.

All three are respected and have seniority. Rep. Sessions, as head of the NRCC, is in particular a power player.

Comments at source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=14147


HAVEN'T HEARD WHO THE 43rd CO-SPONSOR IS YET!
Just found the 43rd co-sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff (FL-1) - 3/24/2009


44th Co-Sponsor for 'Audit the Fed' (that number sounds familiar :naughty:)

Former Republican Whip Roy Blunt (MO) signed on yesterday. The momentum continues!

Comments at source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

It is now up to 50 co-sponsors!
Co-Sponsors: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquer...1:HR01207:@@@N


Alameda County GOP Supports HR 1207

Posted by Matt Hawes on 03/31/09 2:43 PM

As you may recall, back last summer we did a few posts on the Alameda County, California GOP, as several Ron Paul supporters had won election to the Central Committee but were sued in an attempt to prevent them from taking their seats (under the claim that they hadn't been Republicans long enough.) Despite the challenges, they went on to defend themselves successfully and take their places on the Central Committee.

Now, the Alameda County GOP has passed a resolution in support of HR 1207, and they have been working hard to get other organizations to do the same. They also lobbied Democrat Representative Pete Stark, who is now a cosponsor. Keep up the good work, guys!

The text of their resolution is as follows:

Here: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

55 and Alive!!!

Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/02/09 1:00 PM

HR 1207 now has 55 co-sponsors, including the newly signed Henry Waxman, who is chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

In addition to our Audit the Fed slimjim, check out our new Audit Fact Sheet, which is a quick rundown on why the bill is needed and what it will do.

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments

Rep Kagen, Steve [WI-8] - 2/26/2009
Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6] - 2/26/2009
Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 2/26/2009
Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 2/26/2009
Rep Rehberg, Denny [MT] - 2/26/2009
Rep Posey, Bill [FL-15] - 2/26/2009
Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] - 2/26/2009
Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] - 2/26/2009
Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 2/26/2009
Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] - 2/26/2009
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 2/26/2009
Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 3/5/2009
Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3] - 3/6/2009
Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 3/6/2009
Rep Young, Don [AK] - 3/6/2009
Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 3/6/2009
Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 3/6/2009
Rep McClintock, Tom [CA-4] - 3/6/2009
Rep Heller, Dean [NV-2] - 3/6/2009
Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] - 3/6/2009
Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4] - 3/6/2009
Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4] - 3/9/2009
Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 3/10/2009
Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] - 3/10/2009
Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6] - 3/10/2009
Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] - 3/10/2009
Rep Grayson, Alan [FL-8] - 3/11/2009
Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 3/11/2009
Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 3/16/2009
Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 3/16/2009
Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] - 3/17/2009
Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] - 3/17/2009
Rep Fleming, John [LA-4] - 3/18/2009
Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] - 3/19/2009
Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 3/19/2009
Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 3/19/2009
Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 3/19/2009
Rep Lummis, Cynthia M. [WY] - 3/19/2009
Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 3/19/2009
Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 3/23/2009
Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] - 3/23/2009
Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 3/23/2009
Rep Miller, Jeff [FL-1] - 3/24/2009
Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 3/24/2009
Rep Stark, Fortney Pete [CA-13] - 3/26/2009
Rep Culberson, John Abney [TX-7] - 3/26/2009
Rep Paulsen, Erik [MN-3] - 3/30/2009
Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 3/30/2009
Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 3/30/2009
Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 3/31/2009
Rep Capito, Shelley Moore [WV-2] - 4/1/2009
Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 4/1/2009
Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] - 4/1/2009
Rep Ellison, Keith [MN-5] - 4/1/2009
Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] - 4/1/2009

Number of States: 29
(Someone else did this compilation. I have not verified it!) PaL

Co-sponsors per State:

TX:6
FL:5
CA:5
GA:5
MN:4
TN:3
NC:2
WI:2
LA:2
MO:2
MT:1
MD:1
IN:1
MS:1
MI:1
HI:1
NE:1
NJ:1
NV:1
NY:1
OR:1
PA:1
DE:1
AK:1
UT:1
VA:1
AZ:1
WV:1
WY:1

AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

This is so important. Please watch short video by Ron Paul about holding Federal; Reserve accountable..etc




April 3, 2009

Dear Friend of Liberty,

Your outspoken support for Ron Paul’s Audit the Fed bill is working!

The politicians are taking notice, and already 55 of them have signed on as co-sponosors to HR 1207. There has even been a companion bill introduced in the Senate. This is great news!

Now is the time to push harder!

Dr. Paul recently spoke about the gathering momentum of this movement, and he is optimistic that this bill really can pass. Please take a minute to listen to him in the video linked below.

<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416573:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9>



http://www.campaignforliberty.com/campaigns/hr1207.php <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416573:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9>


As you can see, Dr. Paul is enthusiastic about our chances, and his spirits are really buoyed by the outpouring of grassroots support.

It is essential that our government operate with as much transparency as possible, now more than ever. But the Federal Reserve’s operations remain shrouded in secrecy.

When people found out that Congress had quietly appropriated millions for AIG bonuses, people were outraged.

Imagine their reaction when they hear about the TRILLIONS the Fed has secretly been sending to Wall Street!

If you have not already done so, it is vital that you sign the petition <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416574:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> urging your Congressman to cosponsor the Audit the Fed bill. The thousands already signed up have shown that your voice really can move Congress to act.

Even if you have already signed the petition, there is still more you can do to help. Forward this e-mail to your friends and encourage them to get on board and sign the petition <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416574:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> . This is a winning effort and your friends won’t want to miss out.

Campaign for Liberty will be matching the overwhelming activity of the grassroots. We will be gathering hundreds of thousands more petitions and lobbying Congressmen on the fence. A few days before the vote, if we have the resources, we plan to run hard-hitting targeted newspaper, radio and TV ads.

Such a massive effort won’t be easy – or cheap.

So in addition to signing your petition or forwarding this e-mail to a friend, I also hope you will make a contribution of $25, $50 or $100 to Campaign for Liberty.

Listen to how encouraged Dr. Paul is already <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416573:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> . He’s been seeing the inaction in Congress for years, so he should know when the politicians are beginning to wake up.

Let’s reward his hard work by helping pass his momentous bill that will change our monetary system forever.

To make that milestone possible, please click here <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416575:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> to donate to Campaign for Liberty. Your contribution of $25, $50, $100 – or even more – will allow us to ramp up the efforts that have Dr. Paul so optimistic.

We can do this, but we need your help.

Campaign for Liberty can’t just print money out of thin air like the out of control Federal Reserve. Only your voluntary contributions permit us to do this work.

So please, listen to Dr. Paul <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416573:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> talking about the progress we’ve made, forward this e-mail to a friend, and make a generous contribution <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416575:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> to Campaign for Liberty to help make this bill a reality.

In Liberty,

John Tate
President,
Campaign for Liberty

P.S. Ron Paul’s Audit the Fed bill now has 55 cosponsors and is still gaining momentum! Click here <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416573:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> to hear how encouraged Dr. Paul is with the flood of petitions on Capitol Hill, and how optimistic he is about this bill’s chances.

If you haven’t done so already, please click here to sign the petition <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416574:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> urging your Congressman to cosponsor H.R. 1207. And please make a generous contribution <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/4416575:5206465995:m:1:336699378:9F8743CF026FB5FCA 68F7A5793BA70E9> of $25, $50, or $100 so Campaign for Liberty can afford to give this bill the tireless support it deserves.

Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

As you can see, Dr. Paul is enthusiastic about our chances, and his spirits are really buoyed by the outpouring of grassroots support.

Now is the time to do more!

When people found out that Congress had quietly appropriated millions for AIG bonuses, people were outraged.

Imagine their reaction when they hear about the TRILLIONS the Fed has secretly been sending to Wall Street!

If you have not already done so, it is vital that you sign the petition urging your Congressman to cosponsor the Audit the Fed bill. I also hope you will click here to make a contribution of $25, $50 or $100 to Campaign for Liberty.

Listen to how encouraged Dr. Paul is already. He's been seeing the inaction in Congress for years, so he should know when the politicians are beginning to wake up.

Your contribution of $25, $50, $100—or even more—will allow us to ramp up the efforts that have Dr. Paul so optimistic.

Let's reward his hard work by helping pass his momentous bill that will change our monetary system forever.











Campaign for Liberty is a 501(c)4 lobbying organization which neither supports nor opposes candidates for public office and claims no
responsibility for the actions of individuals or groups of individuals who use the Campaign for Liberty logo or name or who may claim to act as
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Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

I can't even imagine what might happen if this passes. I mean when you think about it, what will congress then do if they audit the Fed and see that they have been raping our country for decades? Will they man up and boot them? Or will we all of a sudden see this bill get shot down for suspicious reasons?? I guess we will just wait and see.

Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

Ron Paul, is an american hero !!!

i love the guy, america is getting wise, as, it, as a country, matures in age

say YES, to an audit of the FED

why americans, let a bunch of hardened criminals rape them

is beyond, my realm of understanding !!!

write your congressman

and, salute RON PAUL,
the man, is a living walking legend !!!
who is shifting america, in big ways

there should be a whole world, of men, and women,
like Ron Paul !!!

Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

Good on Ron Paul!

The privately owned Fed Reserve has been raping (financially) Americans and people around the World since 1913 when it was set up on Jekyll Island.

People interested in this should read the excellent expose by Ed griffin called The creature From Jekyl Island - a must read! And also check out Ellen Brown's book Web of Debt or see her great site www.webofdebt.com

Time for a change!:lightsabre:

Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

i wonder how many agree now -- 55 is quite a large number

go ron paul !!!

Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

Fed’s Flood May Leave Democracy Needing Bailout: Kevin Hassett
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aU41A2nIChN4

Ouch ! What will they think of next ? Stamp us all on the forehead for more revenue ?
At least it would be tied to actual real productivity !!! That's the irony and as such, may create "a rationale" !

So how do you like debt based fiat currency now ?

Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

Thank you Susan,

The list of current co-sponsors is at post #20 on this thread.

HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
55 and Alive!!!
http://projectavalon.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11766

"Viva Liberty"

Re: AUDIT the FED - 55 congressman agree !!!
 

Suhweet! I really hope this one passes. I'm doing what I can to contact my representatives and spread the word. I feel good about this one.

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

This is a lively and 'suhweet' Tax Day Tea Party in Albany New York specifically about the Fed and HR 1207

Albany, NY Tea Party, 3,000 in attendance

On April 15th, there were 700+ Tea Parties across the country. In Albany, a group of 20 unaffiliated citizens organized along with Al Rooney, WGY Radio personality, a non-partisan Tea Party event that went viral through Facebook and brought in a crowd of over 3,000 people according to police estimates. The 3 hour event focused on the Constitution, protesting the bailouts, and the expansion of government by the Republicans and Democrats.

Campaign for Liberty was there with a table and gave away over 500 Constitutions, 1,000 CFL flyers, 800 Freedom to Fascism DVDs, and collected hundreds of signatures for a petition for HR 1207, The Federal Reserve Transparency Act.

Campaign for Liberty members spoke at the Event:

Steven Vasquez, NY State CFL Coordinator

Video (7:25): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments



and this one in Illinois...could be number 56

Congressman John Shimkus on HR 1207

"It'll take public outcry."

Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/17/09

If you live in Illinois' 19th district, be sure to contact Congressman Shimkus next week and urge him to fully support HR 1207 by cosponsoring!

Video (3:18): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments

71 CO-SPONSORS Signed On!
 

71 CO-SPONSORS Signed On!

Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/22/09

Now that Congress is back in session and the list has been updated, HR 1207 is up to 71 co-sponsors!!

Thanks to all those who have worked so hard to get their representatives on board. The momentum just keeps getting stronger!

Here are most recent co-sponsors:

Rep Baldwin, Tammy [WI-2] - 4/21/2009
Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 4/21/2009
Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 4/21/2009
Rep Cole, Tom [OK-4] - 4/21/2009
Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] - 4/21/2009
Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] - 4/21/2009
Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] - 4/21/2009
Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] - 4/21/2009
Rep Latham, Tom [IA-4] - 4/21/2009
Rep Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3] - 4/21/2009
Rep Luetkemeyer, Blaine [MO-9] - 4/21/2009
Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 4/21/2009
Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 4/21/2009
Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 4/21/2009
Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 4/21/2009
Rep Roe, David P. [TN-1] - 4/21/2009

Complete list here: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments


:wub2: Another interesting numbers coincidence? When I reviewed this post there were 1177 views of this topic about 71 HR 1207 co-sponsors. (For anyone checking their dictionary, cosponsor can be one word or a hyphenated word; I prefer the hyphenated spelling.)

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Your Welcome Kathleen,

With your help we are edging closer to Liberty.
Thanks for reminding us to contact our representatives when they do the 'right thing'. :thumb_yello:

PaL



The following information wasn't available when I posted the update earlier today. (Or I didn't see it. :doh:)

This link has a graph depicting the step like fashion co-sponsors have signed on since the introduction of HR 1207 on 2/26/2009.

The breakdown of co-sponsors is as follows:

61 Republicans

10 Democrats

By State: see link:

http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16625



End The Fed Protests this Saturday, April 25
Posted by BBLiberty on 04/22/09 7:16 PM

Don't forget that the End the Fed protests are nationwide at all the Federal Reserve banks this Saturday, April 25. Go to www.endthefed.us or www.endthefedusa.ning.com or www.restoretherepublic.net

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16649

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Shimkus fills in position #72 :naughty: BINGO

04/23/09

Illinois now has TWO HR 1207 Co-Sponsors!

Congressman Shimkus has now officially co-sponsored HR 1207, making him our second Illinois co-sponsor. Congressman Manzullo signed on yesterday. Keep up the great work Illinois patriots!

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16672

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Wow, they keep pouring in. This just posted since I last looked at the site.

88...isn't that great :exclamation:

H.R. 1207 Smoking Hot!

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments

Take Action this Tuesday to Audit the Fed
 

91 and RISING

Take Action this Tuesday 4/28 to Audit the Fed

Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/24/09

This coming Tuesday, April 28th, C4L will be holding its second official Mass Action Day by doing a "National Petition Push" in support of HR 1207!

Cosponsors are pouring onto the bill faster than the Library of Congress' site can keep up (We're up to 91 now, but the listing won't show until early next week.), and, with Jesse's visits to over 50 Capitol Hill offices this week garnering very positive results, now is the perfect time to make our voices heard!

Our VA national office is flooded with over 40,000 of your petitions, and next week we're taking them where they belong - to congressional offices all over the Hill.

Members of C4L's national staff will be joined by volunteers from all over the DC area to deliver these petitions. If you're in the DC area and are interested in joining us on Tuesday, contact Allison Gibbs for more information.

Article continues: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments



Repeat:
End The Fed Protests this Saturday, April 25
Posted by BBLiberty on 04/22/09 7:16 PM

Don't forget that the End the Fed protests are nationwide at all the Federal Reserve banks this Saturday, April 25. Go to www.endthefed.us or www.endthefedusa.ning.com or www.restoretherepublic.net

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=16649

Barney Frank discusses H.R. 1207: The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009
 

Barney Frank discusses H.R. 1207:
The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009

April 17, 2009

Video (5:34): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTsB_...layer_embedded

Steve Dore Song: Audit the Fed
 

:glasses2: Federal Reserve Transparency Act - HR1207 - Ron Paul March 16, 2009

"I think I could make the case for saying, that the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board is more powerful than our President." Ron Paul

Video (6:04): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PC9f...layer_embedded

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Yahoo :gun2:...92

...to be announced officially this week.



The following is also posted at the Revolution Brewing Thread by Dantheman62 under News and Updates. It seemed appropriate to add it here also. :blush-anim-cl:

Rally from your Couch you Potatoes :naughty::wink2::thumb_yello:

Audit the Fed! Melt the Switchboard Day 4/27/2009
http://endthefedusa.ning.com/events/...e-fed-melt-the

http://i42.tinypic.com/e8lcvl.jpg

On Monday, April 27th we will follow up our nationwide End the Fed! rallies with an "Audit the Fed! Melt the Switchboard Day".

We must all call in on that day and get EVERYONE we know to also call in to our Congressional Representatives.

The Congressional Switchboard number is:
1-877-851-6437.

Let's focus particularly on the members of the House Financial Services Committee.

Let's also call to PRAISE and APPLAUD those Representatives who have Co-Sponsored the HR 1207.


Repeal/Audit the Fed Petition:
http://endthefed.us/media/RepealPetition.pdf
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/ca...uditthefed.php

Participate in our Discussion Forum topic on HR 1207:
http://endthefedusa.ning.com/forum/c...istForCategory

Join the Audit the Fed! Action Group:
http://endthefedusa.ning.com/group/r...etitionproject

Monitor the status of the bill here:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207



And remember to:

Take Action this Tuesday 4/28 to Audit the Fed

See Post #36 above.

HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

100!!! How about a 100 gun salute! :gun_bandana:

Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/29/09 11:51 AM

As of today, the Library of Congress officially lists 100 co-sponsors for HR 1207! Since thomas.gov was running a little behind on the count, the following list updates from 84.

Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 4/28/2009
Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] - 4/28/2009
Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 4/28/2009
Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 4/28/2009
Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 4/28/2009
Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 4/28/2009
Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-14] - 4/28/2009
Rep Tiberi, Patrick J. [OH-12] - 4/28/2009
Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 4/28/2009
Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 4/28/2009
Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10] - 4/28/2009
Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] - 4/28/2009
Rep Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2] - 4/28/2009
Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 4/28/2009
Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 4/28/2009
Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] - 4/28/2009

Thanks again for all of your hard work. This is incredible news!

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments

109 Co-sponsors
 

109...be still, oh heart o' mine! :wub2:

Posted by Matt Hawes on 04/30/09 10:38 AM

And the list keeps growing! Here are the latest names:

Rep Wilson, Charles A. [OH-6] - 4/29/2009
Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 4/29/2009
Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 4/29/2009
Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 4/29/2009
Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 4/29/2009
Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 4/29/2009
Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] - 4/29/2009
Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 4/29/2009
Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 4/29/2009 The head Republican on the Financial Services committee. This addition is a key measure of support and will be very important when we get to the hearing stage.



Total States: 39

No Sponsorship: North Dakota, Rhode Island, Maine, Kentucky, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Connecticut, Arkansas, Vermont, New Mexico, Massachusetts, District of Columbia

Rankings: TX: 15 FL: 8 CA: 8 GA: 6 MI: 5 TN: 4 OH: 4 PA: 4 IL: 4 MO: 4 MN: 4 WI: 3 NC: 3 OK: 3 SC: 3 KS: 2 UT: 2 WA: 2 NE: 2 VA: 2 IN: 2 LA: 2 ID: 1 MS: 1 NJ: 1 OR: 1 AZ: 1 IA: 1 MT: 1 WY: 1 HI: 1 NV: 1 MD: 1 WV: 1 DE: 1 AK: 1 CO: 1 AL: 1 NY: 1

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments





Our Visit to Congressman Cleaver in Missouri - Audit the Fed!

Posted by Deb Wells on 04/30/09 12:30 PM

Seven Campaign for Liberty members met at Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City district office today. He's a Democrat representing Missouri's 5th Congressional District. Campaign for Liberty Region 5 Coordinator, Ralph Munyan, was our spokesman.

Ralph had called the office to advise them that we would be there at 1:00 pm today and we met briefly in the office with the staff person, Danny, to deliver signed petitions (and mentioned, of course, that another 47,000 were being delivered in DC).

Video of visit (2:36): http://www.campaignforliberty.com/bl...cpg=1#comments

Re: HR 1207 INTRODUCED "The Federal Reserve Transparency Act"
 

Email from Ron Paul Campaign today.

Dear Friends,

As we reflect on President Obama's first 100 days in office, the hundreds of billions of dollars in taxpayer bailouts of Wall Street and the just passed budget, a staggering $3.4 trillion boondoggle, I wanted to share some good news with you.

As I write, H.R. 1207, my bill to audit the Federal Reserve, currently has 110 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. This piece of legislation is perhaps the most important of my career, and I thank you for your continued support in sending me back to Congress to fight for it.

A broad coalition of Representatives has joined with me in supporting your right to transparency at the Fed. For example, Rep. Tom Price (GA), head of the conservative Republican Study Committee, and Rep. Lynn Woolsey (CA), former head of the liberal Progressive Caucus, have both cosponsored the bill. Americans from all over the political spectrum are demanding an audit of the Federal Reserve. And with good reason!

Since its inception, the Federal Reserve has operated without sufficient transparency or accountability to the American people. In fact, current law specifically excludes the Fed from audit or real congressional oversight. No government agency has such an utter lack of sunshine.

The Federal Reserve has created and dispersed trillions of dollars in response to our current financial crisis. Of course, I am among the most outspoken critics of the bailouts, but Americans across the nation, regardless of their opinion of the TARP program, want to know where that money has gone and exactly how much has been spent.

H.R. 1207 will open up the Fed's funding facilities, such as the Primary Dealer Credit Facility, Term Securities Lending Facility, and Term Asset-Backed Securities Lending Facility to Congressional oversight.

Additionally, audits could include discount window operations, open market operations, and agreements with foreign central banks, such as the ongoing dollar swap operations with European central banks.

By opening all Fed operations to a GAO audit and calling for such an audit to be completed by the end of 2010, the H.R. 1207 would achieve much-needed transparency of the Federal Reserve.

Times are tough, and we continue to hear a stream of bad news. But I will continue to stand up for you in Congress and fight for our American traditions, to protect our Liberty and for an Audit of the Federal Reserve.

Thank you again for your support. I could not continue my fight without you.

In Liberty,

Ron Paul

If you would like to support Ron Paul or learn more about his campaign, log on to www.RonPaulforCongress.com