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Luke Messer on Government Reform
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Ethics reforms including protecting whistle blowers
Moral Integrity--Luke Messer believes elected leaders have an obligation to behave with integrity and keep the public trust. That is why, in the Indiana General Assembly, Luke helped pass ethics reforms to protect state government
whistle blowers and create the Indiana Office of the Inspector General. In Congress, Luke will stand strong against business-as-usual in Washington, D.C.
Source: 2012 House campaign website, lukemesser.com, "Issues"
, Nov 6, 2012
Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill.
Messer signed the Contract From America
The Contract from America, clause 1. Protect the Constitution:
Require each bill to identify the specific provision of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to do what the bill does.
Source: The Contract From America 10-CFA01 on Jul 8, 2010
Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them.
Messer signed the Contract From America
The Contract from America, clause 5. Restore Fiscal Responsibility & Constitutionally Limited Government in Washington:
Create a Blue Ribbon taskforce that engages in a complete audit of federal agencies and programs, assessing their Constitutionality,
Source: The Contract From America 10-CFA05 on Jul 8, 2010
Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced.
Messer signed the Contract From America
The Contract from America, clause 9. Stop the Pork:
Place a moratorium on all earmarks until the budget is balanced, and then require a 2/3 majority to pass any earmark.
Source: The Contract From America 10-CFA09 on Jul 8, 2010
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