Six Legislative Principles

Less Government
Doe the bill ten to reduce government regulations, size of government, or eliminate entitlements or unnecessary programs?
Lower Taxes
Does the bill promote individual responsibility in Spending, or reduce taxes or fees?
Personal Responsibility
Does the bill encourage responsible behavior in individuals and families and encourage them to provide for their own health, safety, education, moral fortitude, or general welfare?
Individual Freedom
Does the bill increase opportunities for individuals or families to decide, without hinderance or coercion from government, how to conduct their own lives and make personal choices?
Stronger Families
Does the bill enhance the traditional American family and its power to rear children without excessive interference from the government?
Domestic Tranquility, National Defense
DOes the bill enhance American security without unduly burdening civil liberty?

Republican Study Committee. (2006). Pocket Card. Washington, D.C.: RSC.

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Domestic Policy Proposals

This is a discussion of proposals to tackle our domestic policy issues.

Goals

Reducing the Size and Power of the Federal Government.
Cutting taxes, reforming the tax code, and repealing the death tax.
Ensuring that laws and judges remain true to the Constitution's original intent.
Rebuilding the American family.
Improving education through school choice and reform.
Ending the welfare state.
Preserving Social Security through private accounts.
Reforming healthcare by incorporating consumer choice and free-market competition.

Domestic Policy