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Synopsis of Investigative Reports: Newt Gingrich & the Republican Revolution This documentary, part of the Investigative Reports cable television series on the A&E network, examines the condition of the Congress beginning in 1994 when Republicans took control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Newt Gingrich, the Speaker of the House after the Republican majority, became a controversial American politician. This episode, narrated by Investigative Reports host and producer Bill Kurtis, takes a behind-the-scenes look at these years of Republican control and suggests that some of the junior congressmen and congresswomen were not yet ready for their congressional appointments....

While I applaud the GOP leadership for laying out a plan to counter the agenda of President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid - I don’t think it is the bold step forward that the 1994 Contract for America was. The GOP Pledge to America promises to: Create jobs, end economic uncertainty, and make America more competitive. Stop out-of-control spending and reduce the size of government. Repeal and replace the government takeover of healthcare. A plan to reform Congress and restore trust. A plan to keep our nation secure at home and abroad. Checks and balances At first glance this...

"...The 2010 Conservative American Contract With America Lowering Taxes - We're taxed enough already! Not just saying no to new taxes or tax increases, but saying YES to lowering tax rates across the board for all Americans who pay taxes, and to lowering business taxes to promote economic growth. Energizing America the Right Way! - Trade wind for nuclear power! Let the private sector figure out if wind and solar energy can be profitable. Get the government out of the way so more nuclear power plants and clean-coal power plants can be built all around the nation right now!Trade solar...

Everything indicates America is ready to listen to a Republican case to be the new majority party in Congress. Making and keeping these promises will achieve this goal. Drill here; drill everywhere: NOW. Roll back spending; cut deficits. Adopt zero based budgeting. Cut taxes and spending across the board. Require Congressional super majority to raise personal or corporate taxes. Tax credits for personal health care insurance. Slash the size of government: start by firing all Czars. Cancel Cap and Trade. Cancel unspent stimulus “payments.” Kill Card Check; strongly enforce Beck decision. Stop any movement toward the “Employee non-discrimination Act” so...