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Libertarian National Convention to be held May 29-31 in St. Louis
For Immediate Release Thursday, May 20, 2010 WASHINGTON - The Libertarian Party (LP) will hold its National Convention in St. Louis from Saturday, May 29, through Monday, May 31. The convention will take place at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis. The press is...

Libertarians say Kagan is bad, but bigger problem exists
For Immediate Release Thursday, May 13, 2010 WASHINGTON - Wes Benedict, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party, issued the following statement today: "Elena Kagan is another bad pick for the Supreme Court. If confirmed, it is likely that she will vote on cases...

Libertarians call for more finance industry freedom
For Immediate Release Friday, April 30, 2010 WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict issued the following statement today, regarding the financial regulation legislation in Congress: "The Libertarian Party opposes the legislation currently in...

Libertarians question Republican participation in Tea Parties
For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 14, 2010 WASHINGTON - Wes Benedict, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party, issued the following statement today: "Many Libertarians around America are planning to go to Tea Party rallies tomorrow. I also expect lots of...

Libertarians: Obama should end Afghanistan War
For Immediate Release Wednesday, March 31, 2010 WASHINGTON - After President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan over the weekend, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict issued the following statement today: "President Obama just called the...

Libertarian Party opposes health care plan
For Immediate Release Friday, March 19, 2010 WASHINGTON - The Libertarian Party adamantly opposes the health care bill passed on Christmas Eve by the US Senate that is currently being considered in the US House of Representatives. The Libertarian Party calls on the US...

Libertarians oppose census questions
For Immediate Release Tuesday, March 16, 2010 WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party (LP) Chairman William Redpath released the following statement today regarding the 2010 census: "The Libertarian Party believes that the federal government's current census procedures are...

Libertarians criticize CPAC conservatives
For Immediate Release Thursday, February 18, 2010 WASHINGTON - As the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) holds its annual conference, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict offered the following statement: I'm sure we'll hear an awful lot about...

Libertarians respond to State of the Union address
For Immediate Release Thursday, January 28, 2010 WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party (LP) Chairman William Redpath issued the following statement today in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address: "Tonight's speech was a reminder that, for decades,...

Libertarians applaud Joe Kennedy for standing firm
For Immediate Release Friday, January 15, 2010 WASHINGTON - The Libertarian Party (LP) today expressed its support for independent Libertarian Joe Kennedy's determination not to drop out of the Massachusetts special election for U.S. Senator. The New York Times...