Repeal small business mandate
Will repeal mandate in the health care bill that requires small businesses to "report to the Internal Revenue Service any purchases that run more than $600."
Establish a hard cap on new discretionary spending
Will "set strict budget caps to limit federal spending on an annual basis."
Cut Congress' budget
Will "make Congress do more with less by significantly reducing its budget."
Require bills to include a clause citing its authority in the Constitution
Will "require each bill moving through Congress to include a clause citing the specific constitutional authority upon which the bill is justified."
Require tough enforcement of sanctions against Iran
Will "work to ensure the government aggressively and effectively implements the sanctions (against Iran) with the tools Congress has provided."
Oppose "cap and trade"
Will "fight to increase access to domestic energy sources and oppose attempts to impose a national 'cap and trade' energy tax."
Oppose "card check"
Will "oppose 'card check' schemes that (make it easier to join unions and) put Washington union bosses before individuals’ right to a secret ballot."
Eliminate congressional resolutions to honor individuals and groups
"Eliminate expressions of appreciation and recognition for individuals, groups, events, and institutions."
Consider designations and namings of post offices and other federal buildings only one day each month
"Consider designations and namings of post offices and other federal buildings only one day each month."
Approve pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea
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