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Armey takes aim at Belo: House Majority Leader vows to continue trying to break up grandfathered Dallas combo. (Washington).(Dick Armey)(Brief Article)

Retiring House Majority Leader Dick Armey (B-Texas) is trying to force Belo to divest itself of one of its Dallas media properties, taking a page from an earlier attempt by legislators to break up a media conglomerate they didn't like. Armey'...

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Research articles 2002-10-14

Dick Armey, FreedomWorks Op-Ed Featured in Wall Street Journal; Former House Majority Leader Calls for GOP to Return to Core Principles

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Wall Street Journal today published an op-ed by Dick Armey, the former U.S. House Majority Leader and current chairman of FreedomWorks. The piece captures the frustration currently felt by the conservative base, WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Wall Street Journal today...

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Research articles 2005-11-29

The disappointment of Dick Armey. (House majority leader)(Lexington)(Brief Article)(Column)

THIS is a bad time to be a Republican. Bill Clinton has given a fresh twist to the principle that the accused is not guilty until proven otherwise: the more he is accused, it seems, the more innocent he is reckoned. Kenneth Starr, his prosecutor, has bTHIS...

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Research articles 1998-03-07

Federal auto insurance choice bill proposed by House majority leader. (Texas Republican Dick Armey cites potential to lower costs)

Washington House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, has introduced a choice auto insurance proposal that would allow consumers to either opt out of coverage for non-economic damages or cover non-economic damages on a no-fault basis. &quo ...

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Research articles 1997-07-07

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A soda tax to fund health care? Think again.

As Congress and the president look to expand government's role in health care, taxpayers are left singing the old Waylon Jennings line, "Your thirst for riches is more than my pockets can stand." But with the Obama administration's health care plan predicted to cost $1.2 trillion to $1.5 trillion over...

Articles 2009-06-04

HOW CAN WE REBUILD DEMOCRACY? FOUR VIEWS There's no need to change

THE US congressman, Dick Armey, once remarked that three groups spend other people's money: children, thieves and politicians. All three, he advised, needed supervision. Politicians never seem to let historians down when it comes to the scale of reform required after each "rotten" era has thrown up...

Articles 2009-05-24

Letters to the Editor

Tea-bag parties exploited by hypocrites The absurdities in the "tea bagging" parties on April 15 are too numerous to mention, but four will do: -- These demonstrations were largely organized by lobbyists for the very "bailout" that was a focus of the protests. A...

Articles 2009-04-30

Tax Day Protests All Wet

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax Day "Tea Party" protests are taking place in several communities across the Commonwealth today. The events are organized by former Congressman Dick Armey's group, FreedomWorks, to protest the federal stimulus plan and what the group claims are higher taxes and bigger...

Articles 2009-04-15

Dick Armey Brings Small Government Message to Florida

Armey a guest at Tampa, Tallahassee Taxpayer Tea Parties TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- FreedomWorks Chairman and former Majority Leader Dick Armey visited ...

Articles 2009-03-17

Dick Armey to Visit Tallahassee Tuesday March 17

FreedomWorks to Sponsor Luncheon; Armey to Host Tallahassee Taxpayer Tea Party FreedomWorks: ...

Articles 2009-03-13

Dick Armey Visits Little Rock and Addresses Republican Caucus

Armey guest of State Representative Bryan King LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Chairman of FreedomWorks and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey visited Little Rock on Tuesday, February 3rd at the invitation of House Minority Leader Bryan King (R-91). Armey addressed a caucus meeting of Republican legislators to discuss...

Articles 2009-02-03

Quotes

"Today there is a categorical difference between what Republicans stand for and the principles of individual freedom." --former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) on the failures of compassionate conservatism, writing in The Wall Street Journal, November 7 "Honestly, it's just to inspire people." ...

Articles 2009-02-01

Dick Armey Press Conference to Award Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave Jefferson Award

Musgrave Scored 95 Percent on Economic Score Card FreedomWorks announces: What: Former House Majority Leader and author of the Contract with America Dick Armey will visit Fort Collins to award Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave the Jefferson Award and to discuss the economy. Armey is currently the Chairman...

Articles 2008-10-07

Dick Armey to Visit Oregon Highlighting Importance of Pocketbook Issues in Election

FreedomWorks continues the Campaign for Affordable and Reliable Energy CARE in the final weeks leading up to the November election What: Chairman of FreedomWorks and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey will visit Portland to support www.LightsOnOregon.com and the Campaign for Affordable and Reliable Energy as well as...

Articles 2008-10-07

Dick Armey Press Conference Scheduled to Discuss Pocketbook Issues in Election

In This Challenging Economic Environment, All Levels of Government Must Learn to Live on a Budget WASHINGTON -- FreedomWorks: [TABLE OMITTED...

Articles 2008-10-03

FreedomWorks' Grassroots Pressure Against Wall Street Bailout Reaches a Crescendo

Group's online petition crosses the 43,000 mark in under a week WASHINGTON -- FreedomWorks, a nationwide grassroots group led by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, announces its online petition NoWallStreetBailout.com reached more than 43,000 signatures Wednesday afternoon before the Senate's vote on the Wall Street Bailout bill....

Articles 2008-10-01

Grassroots Revolt Derails $700 Billion Wall Street Bailout

FreedomWorks Organizes Widespread Opposition from Taxpayers WASHINGTON -- Political insiders considered the $700 billion Wall Street bailout inevitable heading into today's vote, but lawmakers reacted to grassroots pressure and the bailout failed by a wide 228-205 margin. FreedomWorks activists generated thousands of calls into congressional offices,...

Articles 2008-09-29

FreedomWorks Urges Congress to Sign the Bachmann Letter on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Dick Armey Salutes Rep. Michele Bachmann for Defending Taxpayers in Fannie/Freddie Aftermath WASHINGTON -- FreedomWorks, the national grassroots advocacy organization, is asking all Members of Congress to sign the letter authored by Rep. Michele Bachmann, which asks the Bush Administration to freeze new spending on the Affordable Housing...

Articles 2008-09-11

Armey predicts Obama will hit blockade of 'Bubbas'

ST. PAUL -- The "Bubba vote" and underlying racism will hurt Democrat Barack Obama in key battleground states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania, former House majority leader Dick Armey said Wednesday. "The Bubba vote is there, and it's very real, and it is everywhere," Armey told USA TODAY...

Articles 2008-09-04

FreedomWorks Opposes New Mortgage Tax in Senate Housing Bill

Senate Committee "Compromise" Raises Taxes by $500 Million on Most American Mortgages WASHINGTON -- Americans will soon find that getting a mortgage is more expensive, thanks to housing legislation pending in the U.S. Senate. That's because the bill raises taxes by a stunning $500 million a year on...

Articles 2008-05-20