(6/08) Hero of the Taxpayer award from Americans for Tax Reform
Americans for Tax Reform is a non-partisan coalition of taxpayers and taxpayer groups who oppose all tax increases. Key votes included extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, repeal of the Alternative Minimum Tax and many others.
(6/08) Friend of the Shareholder from American Shareholders Association
The American Shareholders Association was founded in 2001 to represent the interests of the majority of adults and two-thirds of voters who own shares of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETF’s. Whether they hold these shares in taxable brokerage accounts or tax-advantaged vehicles like IRAs and 401(k)s, they have a direct interest in preventing the government from enacting policies that will shrink shareholder wealth.
(6/08) Guardian of Worker Freedom from Alliance for Worker Freedom
Alliance for Worker Freedom is dedicated to the protection of workers rights. For the first session of the 110th Congress, the Guardian of Worker Freedom award was given to Representatives who voted for freedom and opportunity for workers against special interest and regulatory control.
(6/08) Gun Owners of America Award
GOA was founded in 1975 by Sen. H.L. (Bill) Richardson (now retired). Richardson continues to serve as the Chairman of Gun Owners of America, bringing his many years of political experience to the leadership of GOA. Richardson is also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. From state legislatures and city councils to the United States Congress and the White House, GOA represents the views of gun owners whenever their rights are threatened.
(5/08) Best and Brightest Award from American Conservative Union
Mission Statement: ACU tracks a wide range of issues before the Congress in three general categories: economic and budget matters, social and cultural issues and issues related to national defense and foreign policy. The objective is to provide a balanced, comprehensive picture of each member of congress’s ideological predisposition based upon recorded votes.
(5/08) A in English Award from U.S. English Inc. (English as official language related votes).
Mission Statement: U.S.ENGLISH, Inc. is the nation's oldest, largest citizens' action group dedicated to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States. Founded in 1983 by the late Senator S.I. Hayakawa, an immigrant himself, U.S. English now has 1.8 million members nationwide.
(4/08) Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (growth, business, and free enterprise).
Mission Statement: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. It includes hundreds of associations, thousands of local chambers, and more than 100 American Chambers of Commerce in 91 countries. Our core mission is to fight for business and free enterprise before Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, the courts, the court of public opinion, and governments around the world.
(1/08) True Blue Award from Family Research Council (Defense of faith, family, and freedom).
Mission Statement: Family Research Council (FRC) was founded in 1983 as an organization dedicated to the promotion of marriage and family and the sanctity of human life in national policy.
(5/08) Defender of Economic Freedom Award from the Club for Growth (Staunch defense of the taxpayer).
Mission Statement: Club for Growth is a national network of thousands of Americans, from all walks of life, who believe that prosperity and opportunity come through economic freedom. We work to promote public policies that promote economic growth primarily through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, training and educational activity.
(3/07) National Write Your Congressman Constituent Communication Award from National Write Your Congressman Inc.
Mission Statement: Its purpose is to help fight for the preservation and protection of our freedoms and our American Enterprise System, by getting responsible Americans involved in their government.