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Tea Party Turned Three

Originally published April 15, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 7 Comments

Tea Party Turned Three

I publish this as April 15th has only a couple of hours left. I know that in most people’s minds, this date marks the third anniversary of what has come to be known as the tea party movement. I know why people think that, of course. The majority of people first heard about modern day […]

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Help Give Senator Bill Avery Early Retirement

Originally published April 22, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated April 22, 2010. 3 Comments

Help Give Senator Bill Avery Early Retirement

Nebraska’s primary election is May 11. If we wish government policy and debate to be based on Constitutional principles, we need to focus some of our time and resources on affecting who is getting elected. Noting that time and resources are at a premium for all of us (as an all-volunteer group) we recognize we […]

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Sometimes No is the Right Answer

Originally published April 10, 2010, By Linda. Updated November 16, 2012. Leave a Comment

Sometimes No is the Right Answer

Have you been frustrated with attempts by progressives of every stripe to portray Republicans as the Party of No?  They contend the Republicans in Congress have refused to offer any constructive suggestions concerning how health care costs that are spiraling out of control can be reduced.  According to progressives, Congressional Republicans have had only one […]

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FAQ re: States' Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Health Reform

Originally published March 31, 2010, By Linda. Updated March 31, 2010. 1 Comment

Many within the grassroots movement were encouraged to learn that the Attorneys General in at least 14 states have joined in a lawsuit against the federal government challenging the constitutionality of the health insurance reform legislation Congress recently passed and President Obama signed into law.  I will publish an article explaining the arguments the states […]

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Massachusetts State Treasurer on How MA Health Care Is a Pilot Program

Originally published March 23, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

Posted by Shelli Dawdy At the Sunday, March 22, “Kill or NULLIFY the Health Care Bill” Rally we held between the Governor’s mansion and the Capitol, Linda explained how Massachusetts’ Romneycare has been a failure and serves as a pilot program of sorts from which the rest of the country can learn. The Massachusetts State […]

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Monday March 22 Meeting Nebraska Liberty Watchmen A District 1 Candidate and General Meeting

Originally published March 20, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

Monday March 22 Meeting Nebraska Liberty Watchmen A District 1 Candidate and General Meeting

This Monday evening there are three meetings scheduled, sort of three meetings in one. **IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR THE ADDRESS USING THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS MESSAGE – We don’t post the location on the public site for security reasons.** I have separated them into three […]

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Interesting Rasmussen Reports Poll on What Nebraskans Think About Health Care and Incumbents

Originally published March 16, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 16, 2010. Leave a Comment

Rasmussen Reports posted a “Toplines” poll on March 4 of 500 likely Nebraska voters. The poll’s focus was the Nebraska Gubernatorial race, but asked a number of other interesting questions. Click the image below to view the polling results. Click here to read an attached article.

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Nebraska State Sovereignty Hearing FRIDAY with Rep. Charles Key (OK) to Testify

Originally published February 18, 2010, By scrosnoe. Updated January 26, 2011. 1 Comment

Nebraska State Sovereignty Hearing FRIDAY with Rep. Charles Key (OK) to Testify

Grassroots in Nebraska is working with other leaders around the state, including Nebraska Campaign for Liberty, Omaha 9/12, We the People of Hastings, and the Minuteman Patriots of Omaha and Lincoln to support the passage of state sovereignty legislation this Friday at the capitol. We have invited Oklahoma State Representative Charles Key to come and […]

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Thanks to GML-TV for the video! Support Nebraska Sovereignty

Originally published February 17, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

Thanks to Ed with GML-TV for making this video announcing the details of efforts to support the passage of L.R. 292, the Sovereignty Resolution. Check out Give Me Liberty TV by visiting their website, by clicking HERE.

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Detailed Information About Friday February 19 Hearing on LR 292

Originally published February 17, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 25, 2011. 3 Comments

Detailed Information About Friday February 19 Hearing on LR 292

FRIDAY – Day of Committee Hearing Have written testimony ready (12 signed copies) Allow plenty of time to find a place to park For a post with a number of various maps – for driving directions and parking: CLICK HERE —– Events for the day, specific details —– Hearing at the Capitol – 1:30pm – […]

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