Guest Blogger: Rep. Paul Broun, M.D. (R-GA) on Federal Power

Rep. Paul Broun / March 12, 2010

Since the New Deal, the American people have witnessed the federal government steadily overstep its authority established by the U.S. Constitution. But that just laid the groundwork for the damage that has occurred over the past two years. The snowball started with bailouts for the two housing giants, Fannie and Freddie, followed by the banking and auto bailouts, and then lawmakers drafted an overhaul of our financial industry to establish permanent bailouts. Now Washington is trying to takeover our entire health care system, our energy-supply, and even the job market.

All of these egregious grabs for the American people’s liberties are just symptoms of a deadly disease.  When Washington creates a new federal program, the debate often revolves around the merits of the program.  A few politicians may even bother to debate whether or not we can afford to fund an additional program.  However, no one is asking the most important question: do we have the constitutional authority? (more…)