Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, Clause 5, and Clause 6 - The Commerce Clause : 

  

 " The Congress shall have power to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes. " 

 

 " The Congress shall have the power to coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures. " 

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 " The Congress shall have the power to provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current coin of the United States. " 

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 Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 -  Limits on Congressional Powers : 

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 " No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time. "

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•  All people have the right to freely offer goods and services on the market and that free market approaches are the most effective at improving people’s lives. 

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•  Our current economy is more crony capitalist than it is free, and that is responsible for the majority of problems that some try to blame on capitalism. 

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•  The free market, when it is allowed to do so, provides tremendous opportunity for people of all backgrounds, interests, and abilities.

 

•  Crony capitalism, however, benefits the wealthy, powerful, and special interests who know how to influence policy makers. 

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•  The role of government in the economic realm is to protect property rights, adjudicate disputes, and provide a legal framework in which voluntary trade is protected. Unfortunately, the vast majority of regulations on the books do not do that. These regulations are heavy burdens on businesses and people who are just trying to make a living, and often prevent new businesses from starting, prevent existing businesses from hiring new employees, and even force businesses to close. This violates the rights of people to engage in peaceful and honest trade. It actively hurts people by stifling human energy, innovation, and well being. 

 

•  Taxes have the same effect as over reaching regulations and are a confiscation of the property of other people. Reducing and eliminating taxes whenever possible to free people and businesses to do what they do best, so that everyone can have a chance to succeed should be fully supported. 

 

•  Removing unproductive regulations, reducing and eliminating taxes, and job creation should be fully supported. 

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 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt enumerated a “ Second Bill of Rights,” but died before he could pass legislation on it. Every American has the the Right to :

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•  A Good and Safe Job with Adequate Fair Wages and Decent Living : Everyone who wants to work has the right to a good and safe job. Freedom from discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, and violence where we earn a fair return on our work and receive a wage that allows us to support ourselves and our families. 

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•  A Decent Home. 

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•  Quality Medical Health Care: Regardless of income, job, or a preexisting condition. 

 

•  Economic Protection ​during Sickness, Accident, Old Age or Unemployment : Paid Time Off for vacation time or sick leave and Flexible Predictable Scheduling to spend time with family or care for ourselves or a loved one and retire with a pension in dignity and financial security.

 

•  A Good Education : Public K-12, higher education, and career training that advances our knowledge and skills without leaving us in debt. 

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