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Bachmann chairman in S.C. introduced bill to consider creation of state currency

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By Jon Collins | 11.15.11 | 10:42 am

Last year, Bright spearheaded a contentious non-binding resolution affirming South Carolina’s constitutional sovereignty, telling a reporter, “If at first you don’t secede, try again.”

Bachmann bucks up dollar, but a new coin of realm isn’t in realm of possibility

By Chris Steller | 03.26.09 | 3:13 pm

bachmann-chin-on-hand3Rep. Michele Bachmann has introduced a resolution to prevent President Obama from doing what he and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner say they have no intention of doing: replacing the dollar as the legal tender of the United States.

Currency comptroller rejects scapegoating of Community Reinvestment Act

By Chris Steller | 11.24.08 | 12:38 pm

In a speech last week John Dugan, comptroller of the currency, issued a strong defense of the Community Reinvestment Act — a direct response to CRA critics such as U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., who have laid blame for the current housing crisis on anti-redlining legislation.