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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Legislation to Protect Charitable Organizations: A Success Story
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- Armey, Richard K., 1940-
- Topic:
- Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Judicial Activism: A Call for Restraint and Accountability
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), Political conventions--United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Response to Concerns About President Clinton's Patent Office Fee Proposal
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- Armey, Richard K., 1940-
- Topic:
- Business--United States.
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Concerns About Patent Law Reform: H.R. 400 and the 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- Armey, Richard K., 1940-
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States.
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0067
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Legal Services Corporation Funding
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States.
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Protecting the Voting Rights of Military Personnel: A Response to the Texas Rural Legal Aid Lawsuit
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Government Operations and Politics
- Topic:
- Voting--United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0069
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Updates on Patent Law Reform and Federal Judges' Pay Raise
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States.
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Support for Reforming Liability Laws: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- Armey, Richard K., 1940-
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Health insurance--United States.
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0071
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Reforming Liability Laws: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Older people
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0084
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Protection of the American Flag: A Letter from man Dick Armey
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
![["In 1997, man Dick Armey thanked a supporter for their advocacy for legislation protecting charitable organizations from lawsuits related to charitable gift annuities. He explained the background of the issue and the passage of the Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act to prevent such lawsuits in the future. Armey expressed gratitude for the support and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0064_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation to Protect Charitable Organizations: A Success Story")
![["The document discusses the issue of judicial activism, where federal judges interpret the Constitution broadly instead of following the letter of the law. The author expresses concern about judges legislating from the bench and the need for judicial restraint and strict interpretation of the Constitution. They criticize judicial appointees of the Clinton administration for being activist judges. The author calls for vigilance in screening judicial nominees to prevent activist judges from being appointed. They mention legislative efforts to address judicial activism and emphasize the importance of maintaining a balance of power between and the federal judiciary."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0066_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Judicial Activism: A Call for Restraint and Accountability")
![["The document is a response from Member of Dick Armey to a constituent regarding their concern about President Clinton's proposal to divert patent fees. Armey assures the constituent that H.R. 400, a bill to improve the efficiency of the Patent and Trademark Office, includes a provision to block the president's proposal. Armey thanks the constituent for contacting him about the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Concerns About President Clinton's Patent Office Fee Proposal")
![["In this text, Dick Armey discusses the issues plaguing the patent system in the United States, such as bureaucratic red tape and \"submarine\" patents. He introduces H.R. 400, the 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act, which aims to address these problems by converting the Patent and Trademark Office into an independent government corporation, deterring invention promoters, and requiring patent applications to be published 18 months after filing. The bill also provides protections for inventors, such as the right to royalties from the publication date and the opportunity to delay publication. Armey expresses his concern for protecting inventors and small entities, as well as maintaining America's competitiveness in international markets."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Concerns About Patent Law Reform: H.R. 400 and the 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act")
![["The document is a response to a request for increased funding for the Legal Services Corporation. The author expresses concerns about the organization's controversial activities, such as using taxpayer funds for certain purposes. They believe that private resources are available to provide legal aid to the poor and that taxpayer dollars should not fund an organization with an ideological agenda. The author encourages the individual to continue sharing their concerns on other issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0067_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Legal Services Corporation Funding")
![["The document discusses a lawsuit filed by Texas Rural Legal Aid challenging the right of military personnel to vote by absentee ballot in local elections. The organization claimed that absentee ballots cast by military personnel diluted Hispanic voting strength in Val Verde County. The author expresses concerns about disenfranchising military personnel and criticizes the Legal Services Corporation for promoting a political agenda. Representative Henry Bonilla introduced legislation to protect military voting rights. The author promises to consider this case when funding for the Legal Services Corporation is discussed in ."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting the Voting Rights of Military Personnel: A Response to the Texas Rural Legal Aid Lawsuit")
![["The first text discusses H.R. 400, a bill introduced by Representative Howard Coble to reform patent law. The bill aims to improve the efficiency of the Patent and Trademark Office, modernize patent laws, prevent abuse of the patent system, and protect inventors. The document also mentions an amendment exempting small businesses, universities, and independent inventors from certain requirements, which the writer opposes. The second text mentions H.R. 875, a bill introduced by Representative Henry Hyde to provide for a pay raise and COLA for federal judges. The writer appreciates the support and will keep the sender's thoughts in mind as the bill progresses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0069_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Updates on Patent Law Reform and Federal Judges' Pay Raise")
![["The document is a letter from man Dick Armey in response to a supporter's message about reforming liability laws. Armey agrees with the supporter, stating that current laws result in excessive costs on goods and services. He highlights the impact of liability laws on healthcare costs and advocates for reform to make America more competitive and lower prices for consumers. Armey mentions previous bipartisan efforts to reform liability laws and expresses his commitment to continue working on this issue in the 105th ."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Reforming Liability Laws: A Call to Action")
![["The document discusses the need for reforming liability laws in the United States, citing excessive costs and negative impacts on various goods and services. It emphasizes the importance of balancing the ability to sue for injuries with reasonable limits on punitive damages. The document also mentions previous efforts to pass product liability legislation and expresses support for further legal reforms in ."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0071_thumbnail.jpg "Reforming Liability Laws: A Call to Action")
![["The document is a response to a letter of support for the American flag and discusses a bill, H.J.Res. 33, that aims to protect the flag from desecration through a Constitutional amendment. The bill has been passed by the House of Representatives and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. The author expresses support for the bill and emphasizes the importance of respecting the flag as a symbol of the country's founding principles."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0084_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Protection of the American Flag: A Letter from man Dick Armey")