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Restoring the First Branch

The Governance team tackles how to modernize and improve our electoral system to elect a government worthy of public trust, and addresses how to run a government and ensure effective policymaking. Specifically, the Governance team examines the issues created by unfettered government growth, mismanagement and waste of taxpayer funds, and how to restore the proper balance of power between Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary. Sign up for updates here.

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Op-Eds Electoral Reform, Executive Branch, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

How can freedom lovers handle this troubling election?

Steven Greenhut Nov 3, 2024 The Orange County Register
Coalition Letters, Letters Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Coalition Letter Asking House Leadership to Support the Subcommittee on Modernization

Chris McIsaac Oct 29, 2024
Op-Eds Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

A people and government that can’t be ruled

James Wallner Oct 2, 2024 American Habits
Op-Eds Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

How senators can restore the world’s greatest deliberative body

James Wallner, Kevin Kosar Oct 8, 2024 The Hill
In the News Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Radio: James Wallner: In Defense of the Senate Filibuster

James Wallner Sept 24, 2024 Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson
Podcasts Electoral Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Politics in Question Podcast, Restoring the First Branch

How do direct primaries impact American self-government?

James Wallner Sept 21, 2024 Politics in Question
Coalition Letters, Congressional Letters, Letters Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Coalition Letter in Support of the Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act

Nan Swift Sept 6, 2024 Foundation for American Innovation
Podcasts Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Politics in Question Podcast, Restoring the First Branch

Who rules America?

James Wallner July 29, 2024 Politics in Question
In the News Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Radio: James Wallner: Senator Menendez is Found Guilty of Corruption. What Happens Next?

James Wallner July 16, 2024 Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson
In the News Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Radio: James Wallner: Congress Cannot Hide Behind Other Agencies Anymore

James Wallner July 11, 2024 Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson

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