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State Senator Keith Faber
Presidential
Candidates should Support Restoring Balance of Power
COLUMBUS - Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) announced today he
is spearheading a nationwide effort by state lawmakers and legislative
leaders to secure commitments from the leading presidential candidates,
Mr. Donald Trump, Governor John Kasich, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator
Ted Cruz, Secretary Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders, to
restore the balance of power between the States and federal government.
Faber is leading the call from 65 state lawmakers to win support from
the presidential candidates for five proposals:
1. Restore the
balance between the States and federal government.
2. Pass a
Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
3. Drive
economic growth through federal tax reform.
4. Pass new
common-sense regulatory review processes, standards and
limitations on the President and Congress.
5. Nominate to
the judiciary strong Constitutional conservatives who will
respect the essential role of state authority in our federal system.
"The Founding Fathers did not write the Constitution with the
intentions of making state governments junior partners," said Faber.
"This is why we are seeking all presidential candidates to affirm their
belief in the balance of power. While we each have a favorite
candidate, it has been a joy to work with a group of talented and
dedicated state leaders from around the country to ensure state-based
solutions are discussed to address the most pressing challenges our
communities face."
From Senator Leah Vukmir, Assistant Majority Leader of the Wisconsin
State Senate:
"Our country was built on the idea of federalism, and sadly states have
been severely stripped of their autonomy. It is imperative that our
next president restore power and flexibility to the states so they can
implement innovative reforms that best serve and protect their
citizens."
From Representative Tom Leonard, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Michigan
House of Representatives:
"I am proud to join with leaders across the United States in calling on
all of the presidential candidates to uphold the Constitution through a
commitment to restoring the balance of power between the States and the
federal government."
From Senator Brandt Hershman, Majority Floor Leader of the Indiana
Senate:
"The 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution recognizes the dangers of
a disproportionately powerful federal government, and I hope that those
individuals who are seeking our nation's highest office will recognize
the wisdom of expanding, not restricting, states' ability for
self-governance."
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