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Learn about critical GOP State Party Activities for this Election Year
Flying Out of the Gates
| Only a week into session and two CAP-supported bills have passed out of a committee. SB 1047 and SB 1048 strengthen and expand Arizona’s Scholarship Tax Credit program, which gives a dollar-for-dollar tax credit to donations to School Tuition Organizations (STOs). STOs then provide families with scholarships so their children can attend the school of the parents’ choice. |
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Praying for those in Authority
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| At dawn Monday before the session began, concerned citizens from across the state participated in our annual Prayer Walk. We walked the grounds of the state Capitol, including the House and Senate floors, praying for our elected officials, the current legislative session, and for the future of Arizona. I hope you join me in continuous prayer for all of those in positions of authority. |
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Standing for Life
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| Opening day was full of citizens exercising their First Amendment rights. Planned Parenthood held a rally to push the pro-abortion agenda and tell legislators “women are watching them.” As it turns out, pro-life women are watching too, and Brooke Burns and the Arizona Right to Life crew held an impromptu rally to show our elected officials support for standing for life. Carrying signs that say “We Love You – Choose Life,” about 40 people boldly stood out in the Capitol lawn in support of preborn children and protecting the health and safety of women. |
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Arizona Day of Prayer Challenged … again
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| The Freedom From Religion Foundation has once again filed a lawsuit over the Arizona Day of Prayer, but this time in state court. You may recall a federal court judge tossed out FFRF’s lawsuit against the Day of Prayer in federal court. Prayer has been at the foundation of our country from the very beginning, and it is simply absurd that organizations like this are trying to rewrite history and block religious speech in the public square. Click here to listen to my interview with Family News in Focus on the lawsuit. |
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WARNING: Divorce Comes with Unexpected Side Effects
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| The University of Arizona released a review this week of more than 30 studies on the harms of divorce. They found that individuals that go through a divorce run a significant higher risk of dying earlier than married couples. In fact, they found that risks associated with divorce are similar to smoking and excessive drinking. Read more here. |
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CAP Back on Radio
Be sure to tune in daily to 960 AM The Patriot before the Hugh Hewitt Show in the afternoon and KPXQ 1360 AM The Christian Station in Phoenix to catch me on the Patriot Policy Minute. For you northern Arizonans, remember to tune into 90.9 FM Radio Shine every Friday for the CAP Family Minute, our weekly update from the legislature. |
Larry LeSueur and Clint Smith Endorse Kirk Adams at event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2012
CONTACT: Chad Heywood
Kirk Adams for Congress has been hosting meetings across the east valley so voters have a chance to get to know Kirk personally and hear more about his experiences as a conservative leader during difficult times. After each meeting, we ask these voters what they think about Kirk Adams and his message.
At the most recent event Larry LeSueur and Clint Smith shared their thoughts:
“I know that he understands the issues and believes in the same principles that I believe in, and he is a person who can get things done.” – Clint Smith, Attorney in Mesa
“I completely think he is qualified. I am very impressed with the answers that he gives and the solutions that he has to the current problems that we face…He doesn’t just want to be a politician, he wants to be the doer who can just get it done.” – Larry LeSueur, Real Estate professional, Mesa
Watch their full videos:
If you would like to meet Kirk Adams, host an event, or add your testimonial please email our campaign at kirkadams2012@gmail.com. Also, we will have open office hours each Saturday 3pm at our campaign office in Mesa. 1818 E Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 Suite 3b Building #1. Hope to see you there tomorrow.
Kirk Adams for Congress
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Freshman Reps. to GOP Presidential Candidates: Do not attack free-market principles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2012
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Quayle was joined by two other freshman Members of Congress in sending the following letter urging all Republican Presidential candidates to stop attacking free market capitalism.
Reps. Quayle (R-AZ), Gardner (R-CO), and Kinzinger (R-IL) sent a letter to all six major candidates running in the Republican Presidential Primary. As members of Congress who have not endorsed a Presidential candidate, the three have been greatly alarmed at the recent attacks some of the campaigns have decided to pursue, writing in the letter:
“President Obama took office in January of 2009 and the free market has been under attack ever since. We already have a president who is making it increasingly hostile for businesses to operate in this nation. Our presidential candidates should not be doing the same. Class warfare is a tactic that President Obama has used to divide America and campaign against Republicans. Republican candidates for President should not be stooping to the same level.”
To read the full letter, see below.
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Dear Republican Presidential Candidates,
The Republican Primary presents an opportunity for voters across the country to get to know conservative values and to discover who they believe will be the best person to replace the failed presidency of Barack Obama. As Members of Congress who have not endorsed a Presidential candidate, we are alarmed at the recent attacks on free market capitalism some campaigns have decided to pursue. For the good of the country and conservative values, these attacks must come to an end.
This nation was founded on principles of freedom and liberty. These principles have always extended to the market place and provide businessmen and businesswomen with freedom from government interference so that they may run their enterprise how they see fit. When economic freedom is attacked, it is an attack on the free market principles that help make this the most prosperous nation in the world. Without economic freedom, we have no freedom at all.
President Obama took office in January of 2009 and the free market has been under attack ever since. We already have a president who is making it increasingly hostile for businesses to operate in this nation. Our presidential candidates should not be doing the same. Class warfare is a tactic that President Obama has used to divide America and campaign against Republicans. Republican candidates for President should not be stooping to the same level.
Rather than join President Obama’s attack on entrepreneurship, hard work, perseverance and success, we hope that each candidate takes this opportunity to promote and defend the morality of the free enterprise system. During these difficult times, it is imperative that the American people realize that the free enterprise system has lifted more people out of poverty than any program government has created. A vibrant free enterprise system is the key to economic growth. This, coupled with a reduction in the size and scope of the federal government, will lead our country to a more prosperous future.
We must recapture the simple, yet profound, ideals of freedom and liberty that made this the greatest country in the history of the world. The idea of America has never been based on the promise of success, but the promise of opportunity. The opportunity to succeed and fail, to live your life as you see fit, to raise your family as you see fit, and to operate your business as you see fit. It is this promise that has provided generation after generation of Americans the opportunity to have more success than their parents. The promise of freedom, liberty and opportunity are our most valuable and enduring legacies. It is how we know that when we are gone, our children and grandchildren will succeed at even higher levels than generations before them. The candidate who can clearly articulate these concepts will galvanize support across the political spectrum and will restore that shining city upon a hill.
This is the America we believe in. Please stop attacking it.
Good luck,
Congressman Cory Gardner (CO-4)
Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-11)
Congressman Ben Quayle (AZ-3)
