Jane Norton on Government Reform

Opposes earmarking in $787 billion "stimulus" plan

The $787 billion "stimulus" plan has not created new jobs or helped our economy; it has made things worse. I oppose additional "stimulus" packages.
• I oppose earmarks.
• I will fight against big spenders in Washington regardless of their political party and stand up to get-along, go-along business-as-usual politics that has come to define both Republicans and Democrats in Washington.

Only strict constructionists as federal judges

Judicial Appointments
• I support the appointment of strict constructionists to the federal bench.
• Judges should not manufacture new rights or remedies not specifically provided for in the Constitution.

Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill.

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.

Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them.

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,

Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced.

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.