Radio interview on “Know Your Candidates”
On Sunday, August 17, I had an interview on “Know Your Candidate,” a web-based program from North Carolina. We covered a wide range of subjects including education, campaign financing, and the difficulties in Ferguson, MO. My thanks to Bram Sawkowski and Barbara Dee for the opportunity to speak directly to…
A different way to spend a Congressional vacation
There is a lot of work for Congress to do, but it’s understandable how in the summer Members would take a few days off. Perhaps a few weeks; more than a month …… naw. We’ll it’s happening now. This Congress, which has passed far fewer bills than any Congress in…
Money in Politics
Question from Molly Like many citizens, I am concerned about the role of money in politics. I am growing disillusioned in our political process since it appears to me that nearly everyone in public office is bought and paid for by any number of special interests. It has reached a…
Revolving door in Washington
Question from Donna I’m concerned about the “revolving door” between government and private industry. For example, elected officials often leave office and take lucrative jobs in industries for which they crafted favorable legislation while in office, or Obama administration staffers leave their appointments to take well paying jobs on Wall…
How can Congress be more effective?
Question by Bob: Arthur, how can Congress again become an effective advocate for the American people? Will this require a significant change in our current representatives? Response by Arthur Reduce the influence of money in politics. Since both legislation and court rulings on controlling the amount of money in politics…
Confronted with big money from outside interests
Earlier this week I received a contribution of $50.50 from a family in Florida. I’m most appreciative of the generosity. Thanks so much to Tom Knight and family in Miami Shores, FL for the great donation. I will do my best to not be overly influenced by it.
Press Release May 20, 2014: $10.10
For immediate release – May 20, 2014 Contact: Arthur Lieber, 314-495-1720 Website: http://www.LieberforCongress.com Twitter: @Lieber4Congress Facebook: Lieber for Congress Email: lieberforcongress@gmail.com RUNNING FOR CONGRESS ON $10.10 PER HOUR When he started his campaign for U.S. Congress in Missouri’s 2nd District, Arthur Lieber didn’t want to accept any campaign donations at…
Republicans are more charitable than Democrats and Europeans
This time of year it’s common for progressives to view Republicans as a bunch of Scrooges. But when it comes to charity, this simply is not true. Republicans are more generous in their charity giving than either Democrats in the United States or Europeans at large. As EthicsDaily.com reports, “Red…
It’s a different kind of campaign
Many registered voters choose to sit out elections in non-presidential years. These voters are often cynical about the process and skeptical of candidates. Here are reasons why this campaign is different and why occasional voters may have found a candidate they can strongly support: I’m only taking small campaign contributions,…
