Our Views on Freedom and Self-Control
The piece proclaims a belief that Freedom comes from self-control and equal rights endowed by the Creator. It argues that individuals must understand liberty to maximize development and preserve life and property for themselves and others.
Open government gains as campaign financing clause is dropped
A North Carolina Senate committee strips a campaign finance provision from a bill that would have funded by higher business filing fees. The move shifts focus to open records measures, including salary history, promotions and disputes, with a mediation process and attorney fee recovery for public records suits.
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Americans For Prosperity
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Democracy, power, and constitutional limits in modern policy
A columnist argues that expanding government power erodes constitutional government. It cites BP’s $20 billion Gulf spill fund and executive "czars" as examples, warning that arbitrary authority undermines freedom and the rule of law, with historical parallels to Hitler and FDR. Thomas Sowell is cited as the source.
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Gastonia
Hoover Institution
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Stanford
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Contingency Plan in NC Budget Faces Medicaid Draw
North Carolina lawmakers push a contingency in the $18.9 billion budget to cover potential Medicaid shortfalls if Washington blocks funds. The conference report aims to balance the budget by July 1, with Gov. Perdue relying on guidance from both chambers to share responsibility and avoid blame. Barry Smith notes include the anticipated $500 million state share and recession-driven growth in Medicaid caseload.
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North Carolina
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Barry Smith
Freedom Raleigh Bureau
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