Gun-Grabbers Latch on to Cybersecurity Bill

Dear Erick, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (S. 3414) is still alive in the U.S. Senate, and could be moved for a vote any day now.   That’s why you and I must remain vigilant!   Please, call your Senators IMMEDIATELY and demand they vote against this bill – including opposing cloture – at every opportunity. As I’ve already told you, S. 3414 would create yet another government bureaucracy (a “National Cybersecurity Council”), and it could guarantee companies engage in more invasions of our privacy.   But the truth is, that’s not all.   The Cybersecurity Act could also threaten your Second Amendment freedoms.   In fact, a handful of anti-gun Senators – led by Chuck Schumer – are attempting to add the Schumer “Magazine Ban” as an amendment to the Cybersecurity Act.   That’s why it’s vital your U.S. Senators oppose the Cybersecurity Act at every opportunity.   So please click here to find your Senators' information.   Since the vote could come at any time, please call right away to urge them to oppose cloture on S. 3414! In Liberty,  Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (S. 3414) is still under consideration by the Senate and could come up virtually any day. Not only that, but a handful of Senators – led by New York Senator Chuck Schumer – are trying to insert an anti-gun provision in, as well!   So please call your Senators right away to urge them to oppose cloture on S. 3414 and allow their constituents time to look over the final bill.   As always, if you’re able at this time, you can help C4L expand our efforts to protect liberty on all fronts by chipping in $10 or $25.

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You Owe it to Yourself to Learn How to Win

Dear Campaign for Liberty Member,

I know you understand the power of ideas.  But good ideas are not worth anything if they are not put into action.  I know you believe this, or you would not be a member of Campaign for Liberty.

In order to help their members put their ideas into action, Campaign for Liberty supports training activists to be effective spokespeople and leaders.

A political insider observed that, “Political success is determined by the number and effectiveness of the political activists on either side.”  Therefore, you really do owe it to your ideas and principles to learn how to become the most effective activist you can be.

To help you become more effective, I want to let you know there will be a One-Day Grassroots Activist School held in your area soon.  (The details are listed below.)  I hope you will sacrifice part of your weekend to be part of this exciting class.  I understand it is intense and even fun.  I know that if you put just a few of the ideas you will learn into practice, you will help advance the cause of liberty.

I sincerely hope you can attend.

In Liberty,

Rand Paul
U.S. Senator, Kentucky

P.S. I know you care about principles, limiting the scope and power of government, and the power of liberty. Here is your chance to convert our shared passion into action.  I hope you will attend the upcoming Grassroots Activist School in Westminster, Co.

Dear Erick,

Do you know how to work the legislature, or are you going to be worked over by the legislature ... Again?

I am confident that you understand the power of ideas. But good ideas are not worth anything if they are not put into action.

If you are going to spend your time and treasure trying to restore the Republic, then let’s do it to win.

Colorado Campaign for Liberty is hosting a One-Day Grassroots Leadership School with Senior Consultant Kirk Shelley on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

Kirk has over 25 years experience working (and winning) in legislatures in 25 states. Over the last 2 years, Kirk has trained over 1,800 activists at 48 One-Day Activist schools in 29 states.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

At this school you will learn how to create meaningful change and what you must do to be respected and feared by politicians.

You must be at this school!

This intense one-day training covers:

• The Real Nature of Politics – why “educating” people won’t result in change
• The Biggest Lie in Politics – and how the political class uses your convictions against you
  
• How to Work Effectively at the Capitol – getting a bill sponsor and a roll call vote despite the leadership
  
• How to Build a Group – Putting pressure on legislators
  

All this and much more for just $30 – which includes lunch and materials!

This class will teach you how to turn your passion into action. I sincerely hope you can attend.

Complete One-Day Grassroots Leadership School

August 4
9:00 AM*-5:00PM
Front Range Community College – Westminster College
3645 West 112th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
*Registration begins at 8:30

Click here to purchase your ticket today.

You owe it to your ideas and principles to learn how to become the most effective activist you can be.

In Liberty,

Matt Holdridge
Colorado State Coordinator

P.S. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the solution! Click here to get your ticket today!

P.P.S. Check out what others have said about this class:

• “I really enjoyed the school.  I found it simultaneously informative, exciting and revolting.” Luke Priest, Iowa;
  

• "The best activist training I have taken so far.  Political reality is laid out in an easy to comprehend manner.  They don’t just tell you what the problem is; they give you a road map to strike back.  Absolutely a must-do training event."  Al Gerhart, Co-Founder, Sooner Tea Party and Founder, Oklahoma Constitutional Alliance;
  

• "The slides and training were extremely informative and educational - your real-world experience and anecdotes really hit home and were relevant to the materials.  It was a pretty intense class - lots of information in a single day, but we got through it!"  Jeremy T. Goemaat, President, LogicBox, Inc.;
  

• "Your training is OUTSTANDING.  I'm not one to be able to sit for more than 1 hour at a lecture style presentation, but honest to God, that's the best political training I've ever seen." Jeff Greenspan, Arizona Campaign for Liberty.
  

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Help My Delegates Get to Tampa

Dear Erick, As you know, the Republican National Convention is right around the corner!   From the beginning, I’ve said this convention in Tampa will be a critical step for our R3VOLUTION.   That’s why I’ve instructed my campaign staff to offer financial assistance to our delegates who otherwise wouldn't be able to make it in order to ensure every one of them can reach Tampa. But in order to make this a reality, can I count on you to please make a generous contribution to help as many of our campaign’s delegates as possible make it to the Republican National Convention?   As you know, the establishment hasn’t just sat still and quietly watched us take over party chapters and rack up delegates.   Their opposition has required our campaign to spend resources in Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, and Oregon to defend our gains and defeat their challenges.   And with August just around the corner, we want to make sure we can cover expenses for delegates that need help reaching the convention.   Your contribution will be put directly toward transportation, lodging, and other costs associated with getting these delegates to Tampa.   This is incredibly important for a number of reasons:   ***  First, the Republican National Convention is our opportunity to plant our flag and show that our Liberty movement is the future of the GOP.   Seeing a flood of pro-liberty delegates and so many new and young faces in Tampa will respectfully send that message to the GOP establishment.   ***  Second, we’re expecting a credentials battle at the Convention to ensure the national GOP doesn’t just “look the other way” at some of the dirty tricks my supporters had to deal with in many states.   I’ll need my supporters in Tampa to help ensure as many of our campaign’s delegates get credentialed as possible.   ***  And finally, the Republican National Convention provides us with the opportunity to affect the Party Platform.   As you know, pro-liberty delegates will be fighting for an internet freedom plank, an Audit the Fed plank, and a plan opposing the indefinite detention of American citizens.   We may also have a battle over a plank opposing the so-called “PATRIOT” Act and undeclared wars.   Getting these crucial issues in the Republican Party Platform will not only show that we are the future of the GOP, but also perhaps even help convince some legislators who were “on the fence” on these issues to start coming our way.   That’s why I’m hoping I can count on you to make a generous contribution to help our campaign’s delegates get to Tampa.   There’s no doubt that our Liberty Movement is growing by leaps and bounds.   And it’s because of your hard work and dedication that we are the future of the Republican Party.   Thank you for all of that hard work and for everything you’ve done for my campaign!   For Liberty, Ron Paul   P.S. The Republican National Convention is rapidly approaching.   And it’s absolutely vital our campaign’s delegates are able to make it to Tampa to help with our goals for the Republican National Convention.   Our campaign has spent resources defending our delegates in several states, and we want to make sure we can cover expenses for delegates that need help reaching the convention.   So won't you make a generous contribution to help my delegates get to Tampa and help carry out my plans for the convention?   Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

Results of the Audit the Fed Vote

Dear Erick, Minutes ago, the U.S. House voted to pass our Audit the Fed bill! For more information, and to find out how your representative voted, be sure to check www.CampaignForLiberty.org. Thanks for your help to achieve this historic victory!  Only a few years ago, few would have believed that two thirds of the U.S. House would support a complete audit of the Federal Reserve. It’s time to further shock the establishment by carrying our momentum over into the Senate. And that’s where Audit the Fed faces its toughest test yet. Ben Bernanke and his bankster pals know they can count on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and their other allies to do everything in their power to stop our transparency effort. With your support today, we can unleash a grassroots tidal wave of action and show these “Wall Street Senators” that who they really should be worried about serving is their constituents – instead of providing cover to the Fed’s destruction of our money and economy. Any amount you can give today will help us spread the word through email, direct mail, ads, and more! The energy, enthusiasm, and passion are on our side – and so is a major victory in the U.S. House.  You and I CAN win this fight. Thanks again for your support!  In Liberty,  Matt Hawes Vice President P.S.  H.R. 459, our Audit the Fed bill, has passed the House! Be sure to check www.CampaignForLiberty.org to see how your representative voted. And please give whatever you’re able right away to help us rally millions more Americans, carry our momentum over into the Senate, and turn Audit the Fed into law! Ben Bernanke and his bankster pals know they can count on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and their other allies to do everything in their power to fight our transparency effort. So C4L must be able to unleash a grassroots tidal wave of pressure on the Senate right away.

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One More Time

Dear Erick, The vote on the Audit the Fed bill is expected today! During yesterday’s debate on the House floor, several representatives praised Audit the Fed. But several more, including Representatives Elijah Cummings, Steny Hoyer, Barney Frank, Carolyn Maloney, and Mel Watt, stood firmly in the Fed’s corner and attacked our attempt at common-sense transparency. While they’re apparently fine with letting the out-of-control Fed deny the American people answers, there are many more who could still go either way. That’s why it’s vital you contact Congress one more time today. You and I need to make sure our voices in support of transparency outweigh the messages our representatives are getting from the Fed’s allies. Even if your representative was included in the above list, I hope you’ll inform them they still have a chance to stand with the American people instead of the secretive central bank that helped wreck our economy. You can find your representative’s contact information HERE. The vote is expected to take place this afternoon, and with a two-thirds majority required for victory, we can’t afford to take anything for granted! Please contact your representative right away! In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S.  While several representatives spoke in strong support of Audit the Fed during yesterday’s debate, there were several who made it clear they stand with the secretive central bank that helped wreck our economy. The House is expected to vote later today, so please contact your representative one more time. Even if your representative was included in the above list, I hope you’ll inform them they still have a chance to stand with the American people by voting “YES” on Audit the Fed. You and I need to guarantee the voices our representatives hear in support of transparency outweigh the messages they’re getting from the Fed’s allies. You can find your representative’s contact information HERE. And after you’ve called, if you’re able, I hope you’ll chip in $10 or $25 to help C4L rally millions more Americans to the Audit the Fed cause!

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Activists Wanted. Must Desire Meaningful Change

Dear Erick,

Do you know how to work the legislature, or are you going to be worked over by the legislature... Again?

I am confident that you understand the power of ideas. But good ideas are not worth anything if they are not put into action.

If you are going to spend your time and treasure trying to restore the Republic, then let’s do it to win.

Colorado Campaign for Liberty is hosting a One-Day Grassroots Leadership School with Senior Consultant Kirk Shelley on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

Kirk has over 25 years experience working (and winning) in legislatures in 25 states. Over the last 2 years, Kirk has trained over 1,800 activists at 48 One-Day Activist schools in 29 states.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

At this school you will learn how to create meaningful change and what you must do to be respected and feared by politicians.

You must be at this school!

This intense one-day training covers:

• The Real Nature of Politics – why “educating” people won’t result in change
• The Biggest Lie in Politics – and how the political class uses your convictions against you
  
• How to Work Effectively at the Capitol – getting a bill sponsor and a roll call vote despite the leadership
  
• How to Build a Group – Putting pressure on legislators
  

All this and much more for just $30 – which includes lunch and materials!

This class will teach you how to turn your passion into action. I sincerely hope you can attend.

Complete One-Day Grassroots Leadership School

August 4
9:00 AM*-5:00PM
Front Range Community College – Westminster College
3645 West 112th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
*Registration begins at 8:30

Click here to purchase your ticket today.

You owe it to your ideas and principles to learn how to become the most effective activist you can be.

In Liberty,

Matt Holdridge
Colorado State Coordinator

P.S. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the solution! Click here to get your ticket today!

P.P.S. Check out what others have said about this class:

• “I really enjoyed the school.  I found it simultaneously informative, exciting and revolting.” Luke Priest, Iowa
  

• "The best activist training I have taken so far.  Political reality is laid out in an easy to comprehend manner.  They don’t just tell you what the problem is; they give you a road map to strike back.  Absolutely a must do training event."  Al Gerhart, Co-Founder, Sooner Tea Party and Founder, Oklahoma Constitutional Alliance
  

• "The slides and training were extremely informative and educational - your real-world experience and anecdotes really hit home and were relevant to the materials.  It was a pretty intense class - lots of information in a single day, but we got through it!"  Jeremy T. Goemaat, President, LogicBox, Inc.
  

• "Your training is OUTSTANDING.  I'm not one to be able to sit for more than 1 hour at a lecture style presentation, but honest to God, that's the best political training I've ever seen." Jeff Greenspan, Arizona Campaign for Liberty
  

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Call Congress Right Away!

Dear Erick, Debate has started! The vote on Audit the Fed could take place at any time. So it’s absolutely crucial you call your representative IMMEDIATELY and tell them to vote “YES” on Ron Paul’s Audit the Fed bill. You can reach your U.S. Representative by clicking here. But it’s critical you act IMMEDIATELY. Thanks to all those who have called and have written in to tell us where their representative stands. I hope you’ll make one more call today so there’s no doubt with your representative’s office about how passionate you are on this issue – and how you will hold them accountable for their actions. As I’ve mentioned before, passing Audit the Fed under suspension of the rules – as the GOP leadership plans - takes a two-thirds majority. The good news is, you and I don’t have to worry about any bankster-backed amendments designed to water down the bill.  They're not allowed under suspending the rules. But it is a high hurdle to clear, so I’m counting on C4L members to flood Capitol Hill with phone calls to representatives from all over the country telling them to vote “YES” on Audit the Fed. No vote can be taken for granted. Erick, you and I have come a long way in our battle to expose the corruption and fraud at the Federal Reserve. And today, you and I have an opportunity to pass a clean version of Audit the Fed through the U.S. House and on to the U.S. Senate. But please contact your representative IMMEDIATELY.  Time is running out, and I’m counting on your IMMEDIATE action! In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. Erick, it’s crucial you contact your representative to demand they vote “YES” on Audit the Fed. The vote could come at any moment, so there’s no time to delay. You can reach your representative right away by clicking here. And you can help us continue this fight by chipping in $10 or $20 if you’re able at this time.

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Urgent Update on Audit the Fed

Dear Erick, One unfortunate reality of working in politics is that details can change very fast. In just the last few hours, C4L received word that the vote on H.R. 459, the Audit the Fed bill, could be moved to this Wednesday, July 25, with debate on the legislation still expected to start tomorrow (Tuesday). No matter when the final vote comes, it’s clear that time is running out to secure all the support we can for Audit the Fed. With a vote that could likely come any time in the next two days, you and I must keep the pressure on. So if you haven’t yet contacted Congress, please leave a message with your representative’s office tonight and call back to make sure the staff received it as soon as you can tomorrow. If you’ve already called, you can still follow up with an email, fax, or one more call to make it clear how strongly you believe in this issue. Even if your representative is already a cosponsor, it’s critical to send a reminder you expect them to support the bill all the way through final passage. Be sure to stay tuned to www.CampaignForLiberty.org for the latest on the Audit the Fed vote! In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. In just the last few hours, C4L received word that the vote on H.R. 459, the Audit the Fed bill, could be moved to this Wednesday, July 25, with debate on the legislation still expected to start tomorrow (Tuesday). No matter when the final vote comes, it’s clear that time is running out to secure all the support we can for Audit the Fed. You and I must keep the pressure on. So if you haven’t yet contacted Congress, please do so right away. And if you’ve already called, please follow up with an email, fax, or more one call to make sure your representative knows how strongly you believe in transparency at the Fed. If you’re able at this time, any amount you can chip in would greatly help C4L’s efforts to spread the word on Audit the Fed and our other fights to Reclaim the Republic and Restore the Constitution.

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All Hands on Deck

Dear Erick, This is it. Tomorrow’s the big day! As Audit the Fed heads to the House floor under suspension of the rules, it’s vital all C4L members take action immediately. Needing two thirds of Congress to vote “YES” on your bill is no easy hurdle to clear. If you contacted your representative last week, thanks for taking action! If not, it’s critical you do so right away. With such a high threshold to meet, I’m afraid this could be a very close vote, one we could even lose if only a handful of representatives vote against us. So you and I can’t afford to let up on the pressure now. Not only do we need the support of every cosponsor, but we also must pick up at least sixteen additional votes. To help C4L as we verify our vote count, please contact your representative one more time on Audit the Fed. You can find your representative's contact information HERE. First, verify they will be in attendance for Tuesday’s vote. Second, confirm their position on Audit the Fed. Afterward, let us know where your representative stands on Audit the Fed. Verifying your representative will be in attendance may sound silly, but it’s based on firsthand experience. Last Congress, a cosponsor actually missed the vote because he was too busy campaigning for another office. That was unacceptable. We simply must reinforce to every cosponsor how crucial their support is tomorrow. I know when this vote is over, I don’t want to look back and wish there was something more I could have done. I’m sure you feel the same way. So please, pick up the phone one more time.  Click HERE to find your representative's contact information.  Verify they will be at the vote and confirm their position on Audit the Fed. After you’ve done that, let us know what you’ve found out so we know exactly which members are still on the fence. Passing Audit the Fed under suspension with a veto-proof majority in the House will help send a clear message - one that does not mince words - from the American people to the Senate: PASS AUDIT THE FED NOW! Thanks for all you’ve done and continue to do in the fight for liberty. Onward to victory! In Liberty, Tim Shoemaker Director of Legislation P.S. With Audit the Fed heading to the House floor tomorrow under suspension of the rules – meaning you and I need a two-thirds majority for victory – it’s vital all C4L members take action immediately. Not only do we need the support of every cosponsor, but we also must pick up at least sixteen additional votes. To help C4L as we verify our vote count, please contact your representative one more time on Audit the Fed. You can find your representative's contact information HERE. Be sure to let us know where they stand as we head into the final hours before the vote! And if you’re able, I hope you’ll chip in $10 or $25 to help us continue to expand our effort to hold the Fed accountable!

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Tell the House to Pass Audit the Fed on July 24th

Dear Erick,

Congressman Ron Paul’s Audit the Fed bill, H.R. 459, will be voted on this Tuesday, July 24, in the U.S. House!

Audit the Fed will be brought up under a “suspension of the rules.”

This means the Fed’s allies won’t be able to offer ANY amendments to water down the bill.

But under suspension, we must have a two-thirds majority to win, so we need your help more than ever to push the bill over the top.

Audit the Fed currently enjoys the support of a majority of the U.S. House, but you and I know from experience that nothing can be taken for granted.

Please contact your representative right away and demand they vote “YES” on Audit the Fed.

Diana DeGette (D-CD 1) 202-225-4431
Jared Polis (D-CD 2) 202-225-2161
Scott Tipton (R-CD 3) 202-225-4761
Cory Gardner (R-CD 4) 202-225-4676
Doug Lamborn (R-CD 5) 202-225-4422
Mike Coffman (R-CD 6) 202-225-7882
Ed Perlmutter (D-CD 7) 202-225-2645

Your dedication and determination have produced this historic moment in our battle against the Fed, but our work is not done yet.

Please contact your representative right away and demand they vote “YES” on Audit the Fed.

There has never been a better chance to turn Audit the Fed into the law of the land, but our success depends on your willingness to take action now.

Time is short, so please contact your representative today!

In Liberty,

Matt Holdridge
Colorado State Coordinator
Campaign for Liberty

P.S. Congressman Ron Paul’s H.R. 459 will be voted on this Tuesday, July 24, so time is running out to call your representative!

Please contact Congress right away and urge your representative to vote “YES” on Audit the Fed!

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The Countdown is On

Dear Erick, The July 24 showdown on Audit the Fed is fast approaching.  Have you called your representative? If you haven’t, please do so right away.  If you already have, thank you so much for taking action! But I hope you’ll do so again – or follow up with an email or fax. You can reach your representative by calling the Capitol Hill switchboard at 202-224-3121 TODAY. As I told you in my last email, this vote on Audit the Fed is being held under suspension of the rules – which means a two-thirds majority will be required for passage. While that certainly raises the bar for you and me, it means the Fed’s cronies won’t be able to water down this critical bill with amendment after bankster-backed amendment. This gives us a terrific chance to have a full vote on a clean bill. So it’s vital every representative – even if they’re already a cosponsor – be reminded you expect their “YES” vote this Tuesday. We can’t afford to take one vote for granted. Now, rest assured, C4L is going to continue working hard to ensure the GOP House Leadership agrees to hold a vote under normal House rules should you and I fall a few votes short. But I don’t plan on that being necessary. That’s because I know just how powerful the action from grassroots supporters like you can be in FORCING Members of Congress to see the light. And I also know that the more votes we can get in this House fight, the more likely it is we can convince wavering U.S. senators to come our way. Erick, Congressman Ron Paul’s consistent leadership on Federal Reserve transparency has helped bring us to this point. But it’s been the consistent action of grassroots C4L members like you that has put you and me on the verge of victory. So don’t let up now. Let’s finish this battle. Pick up your phone and call. Fax a letter into their congressional office. If you’re able to get to your representative’s Capitol Hill or district office, swing by and explain to their staff exactly why this fight is so important. Aren’t you tired of the Fed’s printing money out of thin air, enriching the well-connected, and destroying the middle class? Aren’t you sick of the boom and busts followed by off-the-record loans and bailouts to their bankster cronies – while hardworking Americans get left holding the bag? Aren’t you disgusted by the Fed masquerading crony capitalism in front of the American people and calling it free markets? If you are, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Not tomorrow.  Not next week.  NOW. Please call, email, or fax your representative IMMEDIATELY.  Leave a message, if you have to, either with a staffer or on their voicemail. But please act TODAY. Time is running out, and I’m counting on your IMMEDIATE action! In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. Time is running out before the House vote on Audit the Fed.  Since the vote is happening under suspension of the rules, you and I MUST get a two-thirds majority for passage. But this does guarantee there will be NO BANKSTER AMENDMENTS. The vote is going to be close, so I must be able to count on your help. Please pick up the phone and call the Capitol Hill switchboard at 202-224-3121 to speak to your representative and and urge a "YES" vote on Audit the Fed! If you’ve already called, please follow up with an email or fax. And if you can, please chip in a contribution so C4L can continue to lead the fight for accountability at the Fed.

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Date for the Audit the Fed Vote Revealed!

Dear Erick, I have some very exciting news! After years of C4L’s hard work to secure a standalone vote on Audit the Fed in the U.S. House, our day has arrived. C4L has learned that Congressman Ron Paul’s H.R. 459, our Audit the Fed bill, will be voted on next Tuesday, July 24! But this also means I need the help of each and every C4L member more than ever before. Audit the Fed will be brought up under a “suspension of the rules.” So the Fed’s allies won’t be able to offer ANY amendments to try to water down this historic bill! But... It also means we need two thirds of the House in order to win - instead of just a simple majority. So it’s vital you contact Rep. Cory Gardner right away at (202) 225-4676 and spread the word to your friends, family, and online contacts. You and I have come so far, and we simply can’t afford to just “assume” our congressmen have gotten the point. All of our hard work over several years now comes down to this final week. We need to reinforce our message loud and clear through phone calls, faxes, and if you’re able, personal visits to your representative’s Capitol Hill or district office. Campaign for Liberty is working with Congressman Paul’s office and the Republican leadership to make sure we have the votes and can set up a simple majority vote should we not succeed under suspension. But don’t let the two-thirds threshold discourage you. We CAN win - and this gives us a chance to make an even BIGGER statement heading into the Senate! Already, almost two thirds of the House has signed on as cosponsors. We need to urge them to stay the course, and we also need to secure the final votes necessary for victory. So please call Rep. Cory Gardner at (202) 225-4676 right away. Leave a message tonight and then follow up with a call while the staff is in the office tomorrow. Even if they’re already a cosponsor, they need to be reminded to do everything possible to pass Audit the Fed. I’m proud we can report this exciting news. But I’m also counting on you to help us clear this final hurdle in the House and carry our momentum over into the Senate. Let’s finish this fight and make history in the U.S. House! In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. The U.S. House will vote on Congressman Ron Paul’s H.R. 459, our Audit the Fed bill, next Tuesday, July 24. But the vote will come under a “suspension of the rules.” That means the Fed’s allies can’t offer ANY amendments to water down our effort, but it also means we need two thirds of the House in order to succeed! So please contact Rep. Cory Gardner right away at (202) 225-4676 and demand a “YES” vote on the Audit the Fed bill next week! And if you’re able, help us build support in the Senate by chipping in $5 or $10 today!

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Save the Date

Dear Erick,

You already know that an active citizenry is required in order to preserve and restore liberty.

But being active by itself does not guarantee you a win, and using the wrong techniques can do more harm than good.

If you are going to spend your time and treasure trying to reclaim the Republic, then let’s do it to win.

Saturday, August 4, you can learn all the inside secrets of how to win at the Capitol.

Colorado Campaign for Liberty is hosting a One-Day Grassroots Activist School with Kirk Shelley, our Senior Political Consultant.

At this school you will learn proven methods for forcing change in your legislature.

This intense training covers:

• The Real Nature of Politics - why “educating” people won’t result in change
• The Biggest Lie in Politics - and how the political class uses your convictions against you
• How to Work Effectively at the Capitol - getting a bill sponsor and roll call vote despite the leadership
• How to Build a Group - putting pressure on legislators

We are still finalizing the details for this class, but I wanted to give you advance notice of the date right away so you would be sure to save the date.

I’ll be sending you the rest of the details soon, but be sure to mark Saturday, August 4, from 9AM to 5PM on your calendar.

There is no prize for second place in politics--you owe it to your ideas and principles to learn how to win at the Capitol.

In Liberty,

Matt Holdridge
Colorado State Coordinator

P.S. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the solution. Our One-Day Activist School will be held on Saturday, August 4, from 9AM to 5PM.  Be sure to save the date!  Tickets are available HERE.

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Results of DISCLOSE Vote

Dear Erick, Earlier tonight, the Senate held its cloture vote on S. 3369, the “DISCLOSE” Act of 2012. Thanks to your help today, DISCLOSE was defeated by a vote of 51 to 44. (Cloture needs 60 votes to pass.) Be sure to check www.CampaignForLiberty.org to see how your senators voted, as the roll call will be posted soon. Thanks again for helping us defend the First Amendment and win a crucial victory today! There are rumors Senator Reid may attempt another vote tomorrow, so I hope you will help us continue to keep the pressure on! In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. Just a few minutes ago, the latest version of the “DISCLOSE” Act was defeated by a vote of 51 to 44. Thanks for your help to achieve this victory! Campaign for Liberty can only stay on the frontlines of the battle to protect our rights  - and defeat First Amendment-shredding legislation like DISCLOSE - with your continued support.  So if you’re able today, please chip in $5 or $10 to help us expand our efforts!

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Last Chance

Dear Erick, If you haven’t yet contacted your senators and asked them to oppose S. 3369 – the “DISCLOSE” Act of 2012 – on every vote, including today’s cloture vote, I hope you’ll act right away. The vote is expected to take place within hours. Since cloture requires 60 votes to pass, you and I have an excellent chance to protect the First Amendment. But our senators must hear from us right away. So please contact them through the Capitol Hill switchboard at (202) 224-3121. You can also find their direct contact information HERE. In Liberty, Tim Shoemaker Director of Legislation P.S. S. 3369, the “DISCLOSE” Act, is expected to come up for a cloture vote within hours. Time is running out to call your senators in opposition to this First Amendment-shredding bill. So please contact them through the Capitol Hill switchboard at (202) 224-3121. You can also find their direct contact information HERE. And as always, if you're able to give at this time, any amount you can donate toward our work to restore the Constitution would be greatly appreciated!

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Oppose "DISCLOSE"

Dear Erick, As we mentioned yesterday, the so-called “DISCLOSE” Act has been resurrected – and it’s scheduled for a cloture vote later today in the U.S. Senate! So please contact your senators through the Capitol Hill switchboard by calling (202) 224-3121 right away. You can also find their direct contact information HERE. Urge them to oppose S. 3369 – the “DISCLOSE” Act of 2012 – on every vote, including today’s cloture vote. Why is Campaign for Liberty so opposed to the so-called “DISCLOSE” Act? Outside of the numerous burdens it could place on our staff (which is already stretched thin with so many battles on various fronts), and the ridiculous power it grants federal bureaucrats to decide which of our efforts are “acceptable,” C4L stands firmly against such a dangerous violation of the First Amendment. Simply put, you have a right to speak out freely – and anonymously – when you believe your government is overstepping its bounds. You shouldn’t have to worry that your name will end up on a federal list somewhere due to your participation in groups like C4L. And don’t fall for the election-year rhetoric that this is all about the “1%.” C4L defends this right on behalf of both our large donors and those who can only give $5 or $10 a couple times a year. The Bill of Rights doesn’t change when your income increases. Help defend the First Amendment right to free speech by contacting your senators right away at (202) 224-3121 and urging them to oppose “DISCLOSE” on every vote, including today’s cloture vote. Anonymous political speech has been a cherished right since this country’s founding.  The Federalist Papers were published under the pseudonym of "Publius," even though history now knows it was John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison who authored them. Benjamin Franklin used more than a dozen pseudonyms throughout his career, and the great American patriot Thomas Paine published the pamphlet Common Sense simply as “Written by an Englishman” and later penned The Crisis as “The Author of Common Sense.” If members of Congress would work to reduce the outrageous national debt, rein in an out-of-control Federal Reserve, respect our civil liberties, and actually abide by the Constitution, perhaps so many Americans wouldn’t be speaking out against their actions. The American people shouldn’t be punished for making their voices heard, and politicians shouldn’t just assume that we aren’t smart enough to sort out which voices are telling us the truth and which aren’t before we cast our vote. Just because the federal government comes after higher dollar donors now doesn’t mean they won’t come after everyone else later. Fight back by urging your senators to oppose “DISCLOSE” on every vote. With the vote scheduled for later today, please contact the Capitol Hill switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be transferred to your senators right away. You can also find their direct contact information HERE. In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. One of the reasons C4L stands so strongly against the so-called “DISCLOSE” Act is the threat it poses to the First Amendment. All of our supporters, from large donors to those who can only chip in $5 or $10 a couple times a year, deserve to have their privacy respected when they give. Help us defend the First Amendment by contacting your senators through the Capitol Hill switchboard right away at (202) 224-3121. You can also find their direct contact information HERE. Urge them to oppose “DISCLOSE” on every vote, including today’s cloture vote.

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DISCLOSE Act is Back

Dear Erick, I knew when you and I defeated the so-called “DISCLOSE” Act in 2010, it wouldn’t be the last we’d hear about this dangerous bill. Well, tomorrow night, a new version of “DISCLOSE” will head to the Senate floor for a cloture vote. That’s why it’s vital you contact your U.S. senators IMMEDIATELY to DEMAND they vote against S. 3369 – the “DISCLOSE” Act of 2012. You can find your U.S. senators' contact information HERE.  Since they’re out today, please leave a message so their staff will hear it as soon as they get to the office Monday morning. Make no mistake, “DISCLOSE” is a thinly veiled scheme to shut us up and shut us down by GUTTING the First Amendment. Under the “DISCLOSE” Act, if organizations like Campaign for Liberty spent more than $10,000 during a mandatory reporting period, the government could force them to hand over the personal information of many of their donors. That mandatory reporting period would start 120 days before the first presidential primary or caucus (think August 2011), or on January 1 in the years when there’s only a congressional election - meaning the efforts of C4L and other organizations will be under almost non-stop scrutiny from those opposed to our work. With “DISCLOSE” in effect, Campaign for Liberty could be forced to hand over information on our donors if bureaucrats feel our projects to hold politicians accountable were “influencing elections.” Think about it for a second. If Campaign for Liberty reports to constituents on how their representative and senators voted on Audit the Fed, for example, “DISCLOSE” leaves it up to government’s discretion whether or not that activity constitutes “electioneering” instead of being what it plainly is – keeping our politicians honest. Just imagine the banksters’ bureaucrat pals having the chance to get more information on which donors are helping us take the fight to the Fed. Or a government already committed to invading every single area of our privacy attempting to learn more about the members who are helping us end the TSA and repeal the so-called “Patriot” Act, if such efforts are deemed to be in non-compliance. These are scenarios you and I can’t allow to happen – and why it’s vital you contact your senators IMMEDIATELY. When our rights are left up to vague legislative language, no good can result. DEMAND both your U.S. senators vote AGAINST the “DISCLOSE” Act at every opportunity, including tomorrow night’s cloture vote. This is one battle you and I literally can’t afford to lose. So please, find your U.S. senators' information HERE and DEMAND they vote against S. 3369 – the so-called “DISCLOSE” Act of 2012 - at every opportunity. Leave them a message so their staff is sure to receive it as soon as they get into the office Monday morning. In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. The so-called “DISCLOSE” Act will be coming up for a cloture vote in the Senate tomorrow. This dangerous legislation is designed to stifle free speech and force organizations like Campaign for Liberty to hand over more information on our grassroots members! So please, find your U.S. senators' information HERE and DEMAND they vote against S. 3369 – the so-called “DISCLOSE” Act of 2012 - at every opportunity, including tomorrow night’s cloture vote.

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Set the Stage

Dear Erick, One of the most important steps we can take to set the stage for economic prosperity is to restore sound money, and passing my thorough Audit the Fed bill would advance that cause further than ever before. Campaign for Liberty Vice President Matt Hawes has an important update below for you on C4L’s Audit the Fed efforts, and I hope you’ll give it your full attention today. For Liberty, Ron Paul From: Matt Hawes, Vice President Dear Erick, My staff and I greatly appreciate the incredible support we’ve received from C4L members during our Audit the Fed Moneybomb! The funds we’ve raised will help our organization keep taking the fight directly to the central bank and make history in the House and Senate. But summer is flying by, and the vote on H.R. 459 is now just around the corner. So to run a robust program of direct mail, emails, phones, internet ads, tv ads, and more to turn up the heat on Congress as high as possible, I’m counting on our members to make one final push today - the last day of our Audit the Fed Moneybomb! If you haven’t yet given to help us rally millions more Americans and pass Audit the Fed in the House and Senate, any contribution made before midnight tonight will still count toward this Moneybomb. For those who have already donated, you can further help us by spreading the word to your contact list and encouraging them to give, as well. And, if you can, please consider making one more gift yourself today. In the nearly 100 years since its creation, the Fed has helped to destroy our dollar and devastate our economy. In response, C4L has worked to promote the Audit the Fed message and put the public spotlight squarely on the central bank. Now, we have our best chance ever for victory. So it’s critical we make this Moneybomb as successful as possible and Audit the Fed! Please help us today. In Liberty, Matt Hawes Vice President P.S. Today is the final day of our Audit the Fed Moneybomb! So if you haven’t yet given to help us run a robust program and rally millions of Americans to pass Audit the Fed in the House and Senate, I hope you’ll do so right away. If you’ve already donated, please spread the word to your contact list – and consider making one more generous gift today!

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