Making Government Work
Published on 29. September 2020
256 pages
978-1-68451-175-4 (ISBN)
Description
Making Government Work: A Conservative Agenda for the States is an updated version of the highly acclaimed 1994 original book. It serves as a modern-day guide for how as Americans we can move the states forward with common sense, conservative public policy initiatives to benefit the Nation as a whole. Making Government Work is a reminder that conservative reforms set the stage for unprecedented prosperity. The book contains a star-studded line up of some of today's most powerful voices, including Nikki Haley, Chuck Norris, Rick Perry, Kathy Ireland, Rick Santorum, Chad Hennings, Jeb Bush, Dr. Art Laffer and Bob Woodson along with many more.
"Making Government Work is for state government what the Contract with America was for the federal government. It is a sensible, fact based plan to create a better future through the application of sound principles." -Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House
The author's proceeds from the book will be donated to organizations that serve America's veterans.
"Making Government Work is for state government what the Contract with America was for the federal government. It is a sensible, fact based plan to create a better future through the application of sound principles." -Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House
The author's proceeds from the book will be donated to organizations that serve America's veterans.
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Tan Parker is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives and former chairman of the Texas House Republican Caucus. He is also a successful businessman and champion for keeping government accessible, accountable, and grounded in service to others.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Foreword by Ronald Reagan
- Foreword by Nikki R. Haley
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Federalism and the American Experiment: The Intention of the Constitution
- 2. Guidelines for Pro-Growth Tax Reform for the States
- 3. A Commonsense Guide for the States: The Texas Model
- 4. Making American Health Care Great: A Conservative Agenda for States to Create Innovative Health Care Markets
- 5. Religious Liberty and the Human Good
- 6. Three Cheers for the Electoral College
- 7. Labor Unions and the Public Sector
- 8. Our Energy Future
- 9. God's Green Earth
- 10. Choosing the Best for Our Children
- 11. Restoring Public Universities as the Marketplace of Ideas
- 12. Getting Right on Crime
- 13. The Texas Model of Tort Reform
- 14. The U.S. Infrastructure Crisis: Enough Talk Already
- 15. The Conservative Path to Immigration and Border Security Reform
- 16. From Serving the Nation to Coming Home: How State and Local Governments Can Assist in Veteran Transition
- 17. Legislative Aftershock
- 18. Defending the Second Amendment
- 19. America's Greatest Asset: The Family
- 20. Every Life Matters
- 21. Addressing the Social Fabric of Our Society
- 22. The Media: "Goodbye, Iphigene"
- 23. Revitalizing Low-Income Communities-from the Bottom Up and the Inside Out
- Contributor Biographies
- About the Editor
- Notes
- Copyright
