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ARIZONA CONSERVATIVE REFORM PARTY

 
We are losing the political heritage entrusted to us by the Founding Fathers. Confidence in the integrity of politicians in the nation’s Capital is at an all-time low. President Obama and both political parties are engaged in a battle for power while out-of-control spending and an exploding national debt threatens to plunge the U.S. into a depression. Many fear democrats will capture full control of the U.S. Congress in 2014 and set America on a path toward more irresponsible out-of-control spending, more job-killing regulations and a severely weakened national defense.
 
Mission: The Arizona Conseravtive Reform Party (ACRP) is dedicated to performing its civic duty by actively engaging in the political process. Consisting of voters primarily in Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina and Saddlebrook, we seek to reform how politics is conducted in the nation’s Capital and to reverse laws, policies and practices that violate the U.S. Constitution. We advocate adherence to the U.S. Constitution, demand state sovereignty, and support free market principles. What follows is a comprehensive agenda with specific proposals meant to stimulate strong economic growth, create jobs, and restore confidence in America’s political process.

                                                2013 ACRP CONTRACT WITH ARIZONA

1. Constitutional Amendments:  Paragraph 1, Sections 2 and 3, Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes term limits for Representatives and Senators elected to the U.S. Congress -- two years for Representatives and six years for Senators. The following proposals would add stability and order to the Congress: 

• Amend Par. 1, Section 3, Article 1 to read: The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators for each State divided as equally as may be into three classes so that one-third may be chosen every four years, and each Senator shall have one vote. Members shall be limited to three terms in office.
• Amend Paragraph 1, Section 2 of Article 1 to read: The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every four years by the People of the several States divided as equally as may be into three classes so that one-third may be chosen every four years, and Electors shall have the qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. Members shall be limited to three terms in office.
• Amend Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to read: Only persons born to parents who are citizens of the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside.
• Amend the U.S. Constitution to read: Annual federal budgets and appropriation bills shall not be exceeded.

2. Governing Principles:  Both parties have violated the Constitution. Safeguards that place restraints on government, promote freedom and prosperity, and empower the people have been abused. To set America back on track to prosperity, damage done to the Constitution and other encroachments on the rights of citizens would be reversed, as follows:
 

• Monetary limits in budgets and appropriations bills would not be exceeded.
• Financial bailouts for states, cities, and for-profit businesses would be prohibited.
• Abolish the Dept. of Education: states would be responsible for educating its citizens
• Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae would be privatized.
• If a budget is not passed by Congress by 15 September, member allowances and benefits would be suspended until a budget is signed by the President
• Programs duplicated across agencies would be consolidated in a single department.
   

3. Cost, Size and Scope of Government:  Politics in Washington D.C. is broken. Civility and compromise are absent. The president and GOP leaders rarely attempt to bridge differences. Partisan gridlock calls for a simple, direct and practical approach that avoids opposition. The president and Congress could agree to cap spending and then reduce annual budgets 2-5% a year for five years. Reductions in small increments spanning several years would allow for gradual transition to new funding levels with minimum disruption. Heads of departments, agencies, etc., would be required to focus on cutting waste. This method could also apply to reducing foreign aid, subsidies, congressional travel budget, etc., as follows:
 

• Reduce the cost of government, including the White House and U.S. Congress, 2-5% a year for five years and 2-3% a year the next five years.
• Reduce funds for non-government, non-essential entities, e.g., PBS, NPR, CPB, AMTRAK, Endowment of the Arts, etc., 20% a year for five years.
• Reduce all susidies 20% a year for five years
• Reduce foreign aid 20% a year for five years.
• Prohibit “earmarks” and “loop holes” in budgets and appropriations bills.
• Replace “ObamaCare” with Health Savings Accounts.
• Reduce the Congressional travel budget 10% a year for five years.
• Prohibit automatic pay raises for members of Congress; future raises will be the same as approved for civil service employees.
  

4. Federal Taxes:

• Reduce federal income tax rates for individuals, small businesses and corporations 3-5% a year for five years; 2-3% a year for the next five years.
• Rescind the estate (death) tax.
• Rescind the Alternative Minimum Tax.
• Reform the IRS by adopting a simplified system, e.g., Flat or Fair Tax.
• Require that laws and regulations that impose new federal taxes be passed by two-thirds of members in both chambers of Congress.
  

5. Abortions:

• Abortions would be allowed to protect the life of the mother and cases involving incest and rape, if reported to the police.
• Late-term abortions would be prohibited.
• Prohibit federal funds for abortions within and outside the U.S.

6. Illegal Immigration: Twelve million illegal immigrants reside in the U.S. It would be difficult for them to remain if those who assist, shelter and employ them were penalized. If penalties are adopted, there would be no need for border fences, border guards, deportation centers, etc. Drugs carried across borders would decline. Homeland Security’s efforts to guard, monitor, control borders and apprehend and deport illegals would lessen. Soon, illegals would   self-deport to  native lands. The U.S. government and states would save tens of billions of dollars a year every year without increasing their budget.
 

• Fine individuals who assist illegals $5,000 for a first offense; $10,000 for a second offense; $15,000 and serve six months in jail for a third offense.
• Fine businesses and organizations $10,000 for a first offense; $15,000 and suspend business licenses for one month for a second offense; $25,000 and forfeit business license and serve six months in jail for a third offense.
• Fine property owners who rent to illegals $10,000 for a first offense; $15,000 for a second offense; $25,000 and serve six months in jail for a third offense.
• Sanctuary states and cities would be ineligible for federal funds related to immigration control.
  
  

7. Campaign Reforms. Repeal the McCain-Feingold Act and replace it with the following:

• Congress would adjourn each year from the 3rd week of November to the 2nd week in January and not reconvene except for national emergences.
• Federal transportation would not be available while Congress is adjourned.
• Solicitation and acceptance of campaign contributions would be prohibited except during years that national presidential elections are held.
• The names, amounts, and dates of donations would be filed with the Federal Elections Commission NLT the 15th day of each month during the years that elections are held; consolidated reports will be filed NLT 15 days after election are held.
   

8. Standards of Conduct:  America’s problems originate in the Congress. Lobbyists, special interest groups, campaign contributors, foreign governments, unions, etc., relentlessly seek favors from presidents and members, resulting in burdensome and costly laws, policies and economy-killing regulations. Violations would be reported to the U.S. Attorney General who would appoint a Special Prosecutor to investigate and report to Congress within 120 days. Findings of wrongdoing would result in reprimand, censure, or expulsion from Congress. Criminal violations would be referred to law enforcement authorities. To restore honor and respect to the Office of the Presidency and Congress, the following standards are proposed:
 

• Members and their staff are prohibited from accepting gifts, favors and preferential treatment from lobbyists, campaign contributors, foreign governments, unions, and entities in business with the U.S.
• Participation in insider trading and initial public offerings would be prohibited.
• New members would be required to report all financial holdings to the Federal Election Commission NLT 15 days prior to taking the Oath of Office.
• Members would file annual federal income tax returns and financial statements to the Federal Election Commission NLT 1 May each year.
   

To defeat the Democrat Party in 2014 and 2016, treat this like a chain letter and invite family members and friends to visit www.1776crp.webs.com. Lastly, send your ideas, opinions, and suggestions to moltotag@gmail.com. God Bless America.
 
This has been prepared and posted on the Internet by the Arizona Consevative Reform Party