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WATCH: Lobbyist Matt Salmon Gives Money to Liberal Democrats

January 25, 2012 By 28 Comments

Friends,

Our campaign has a great creative team focused on sharing our message of principled, conservative leadership while using the FACTS to highlight contrasts with my opponent. Yesterday, we released our newest video Lobbyist Matt Salmon gives money to liberal democrats, the first in a new series. In this video, we asked conservatives what motivates them to give to political campaigns and why my opponent contributed to liberal democrats like Congressman Joe Baca and Ed Pastor.

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Our video has already been featured by Small Business Against Big Government, Tucson Citizen, andWestern Free Press.

So take a few minutes and check out the video here and share it with your friends!

Also, for the latest from the campaign subscribe to our Facebook page.

Sincerely,

Kirk Adams for Congress

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Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey Endorses Salmon for Congress

January 25, 2012 By 3 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2012
CONTACT: Adam Deguire

“Matt is a true champion of fiscal responsibility, and I know that he will bring integrity, conservative ideals and principled leadership to Congress.” 

EAST VALLEY – Former Congressman and candidate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District Matt Salmon today announced the endorsement of Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey. Senator Toomey, recognized as one of the Senate’s top advocates for limited government, personal freedom and conservative values, released the following statement regarding his endorsement:

“I am proud to endorse Matt Salmon for the U.S House of Representatives. I had the privilege of serving with Matt in Congress when I represented Pennsylvania’s Fifteenth District, and Arizona and the country will be better off with Matt back in Congress fighting for taxpayers. Matt is a true champion of fiscal responsibility, and I know that he will bring integrity, conservative ideals and principled leadership to Congress.”

Former Congressman Matt Salmon stated, “As a Congressman, and now as a Senator, Pat Toomey has been an extraordinary champion for a fiscally responsible and limited government. I am grateful for his support. We stood side by side as we balanced the budget when we served together in Congress – I look forward to having that opportunity again. I know I can count on Senator Toomey in the fight to return to a balanced budget and restore fiscal sanity in Washington.”

About Senator Pat Toomey

Senator Pat Toomey was elected to the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania on a platform of limited government, economic and job growth, and restoring fiscal responsibility. Since joining the Senate, he has distinguished himself as a leader on economic, financial services and budgetary issues, striving to restore fiscal discipline to Washington and economic opportunity for all Americans. Among other things, Sen. Toomey has introduced a 10-year balanced budget proposal that received more votes in the Senate than any other budget plan this year, and he has successfully helped cut federal red tape for local communities and job creators in Pennsylvania.

Senator Toomey previously served in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s Fifteenth Congressional District, where he championed economic growth and fiscal discipline. In fulfillment of his three-term pledge, he retired from the House in 2004. A graduate of Harvard University, he lives in Zionsville with his wife, Kris, and their three children.

About Matt Salmon

Matt Salmon was first elected to the United States Congress in 1994 and served until 2000, honoring his term limit pledge. A proud conservative, Salmon was rated in the top five among all 535 members of the House and Senate by Citizen’s Against Government Waste for all six years he was in office. He is a lifetime member of the NRA with an A+ rating and also earned a 100% rating by the National Right to Life. He was also the proud recipient of the American Cancer Society’s “Top National Elected Official” award.

Matt Salmon has received the endorsements from Arizona Congressman Trent Franks, former Arizona Congressman John Shadegg, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Mayor Scott Smith (Mesa), Mayor Jay Tibshraeny (Chandler), Mayor Hugh Hallman (Tempe), Mayor John Insalaco (Apache Junction), Mayor Gail Barney (Queen Creek), Arizona State Senate Former State Senator Chuck Gray, Majority Leader Andy Biggs (LD22), State Senator John McComish (LD20), and State Representatives Eddie Farnsworth (LD22), Jeff Dial (LD20), and Bob Robson (LD20). Salmon has also been endorsed by South Dakota Senator John Thune, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49).

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Rep. Flake Praises House Passage of Giffords Bill Targeting Ultralight Aircraft Used for Smuggling

January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2012
CONTACT: Genevieve Fry Rozansky

Legislation Allows Harsher Punishments for Ultralight Smugglers and Those who Conspire with Them

Washington, D.C. – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today praised the House passage of H.R. 3801, the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012, which was introduced by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

The legislation targets the use of ultralight aircraft in smuggling operations specifically along the southern U.S. border by assigning harsher criminal penalties to those who are smuggling and those who conspire to engage in smuggling operations using ultralight aircraft.

“Ultralights have become a vehicle for smuggling drugs across our southern border, but local authorities haven’t had the tools to discourage and punish their operators and those working with their operators,” said Flake.

“In speaking with ranch owners near the border in Arizona and state officials, this has become a serious problem. I’m grateful to Congresswoman Giffords for introducing this legislation, which will allow law enforcement to hopefully significantly curtail smuggling via ultralights and strengthen the integrity of our southern border.”

H.R. 3801 adds “ultralights” to the definition of aircraft under aviation smuggling provisions of Tariff Act of 1930 and would add “conspiracy to commit” smuggling to the charges one can be charged with (in addition to actually committing smuggling crimes) when using ultralight aircraft. Finally, it would encourage interagency cooperation between DoD and DHS on technology to detect ultralights.

H.R. 3801 includes provisions approved by the House in H.R. 5307, introduced by Congresswoman Giffords in the 11th Congress (H.R. 5307) and details included in H.R. 1507, the Border Security Enhancement Plan which Congressman Flake introduced this Congress and Senators McCain and Kyl introduced in the Senate). H.R. 3801 is identical to S. 1974, which was introduced by Senators Udall and Heller and approved last December.

“This bill is a fitting tribute on Congresswoman Giffords’ last day in the House. She’s worked to pass it for years. While today may be her last day in the House, her public service will certainly continue. She’s passionate about improving Arizona and the country, and she’s going to continue to be an effective advocate for the issues that are important to her.”

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Filed Under: Border, Elected Officials, Federal Government, Legislation, National Security, Press Release Tagged With: , , ,

Rep. Flake: Reclaiming American Values Should Not Mean Passing Crippling Debt to the Next Generation

January 24, 2012 By 3 Comments

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CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky

President Obama has yet to Recognize Seriousness of our Fiscal Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today called for renewed fiscal discipline in light of President Obama’s State of the Union address.

“You can talk about ‘reclaiming American values’ until the cows come home, but when you’re passing on crippling debt to the next generation, it all sounds like hollow rhetoric,” said Flake. “If President Obama and Congress are really serious about fairness, let’s show a little more compassion for those who will inherit the fruits of our fiscal indiscipline.”

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Rep Jeff Flake: Why should politicians use taxpayer funds to get their name to pop up in Google searches?

December 22, 2011 By 5 Comments

Reposted from the Wall Street Journal.

By Congressman Jeff Flake

Some would say it’s Grinch-like that members of Congress cannot send any mail pieces from their offices wishing constituents a “Merry Christmas.” But read a little deeper into this issue, and chances are you’ll be siding with the bah-humbug crowd.

Members of Congress can, of course, extend any holiday wishes they desire on a personal basis: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Blessed Kwanzaa or even, with a nod to George Costanza, Happy Festivus. Members of Congress just can’t use taxpayer dollars to send these season’s greetings if extending such greetings “is the primary purpose of the communication.”

This is a good thing. Do you really need to pay for Congressman X’s awkward family photo featuring a dozen grandchildren and the family dog in matching sweaters with the U.S. Capitol photoshopped into the background?

While we’re on the subject of taxpayer-funded salutations, you may be interested to know that Congress is moving beyond the standard campaign-esque glossy mailers. Elected officials have begun touting their feats of strength on the right-hand column of your Facebook page and Google searches—and you’re paying for it!

Since members seeking to pay for these Internet advertisements with taxpayer-funded office budgets are required to file such advertisements with the House Franking Office, my staff and I examined a few of them. What we found may surprise you—or, given Congress’s 9% approval rating, perhaps not.

“Congressman X is Fighting the Madness,” screams one Facebook ad, “Fighting Plans to End Medicare, Government Shutdown, Giveaways to Big Oil.” “Rep. X is working to lower gas prices by increasing American energy production. Find out more and like my page today!” says another. “Congressman X is Committed to Creating Jobs, Driving Down Spending and Shrinking the Size of the Federal Government.” Well, apparently not all spending.

Each click on these ads costs taxpayers additional money, as each click-through drives up a member’s ad bill.

Members of Congress can also use taxpayer funds to make sure their name pops up when someone does a Google search. As a general example, clicking on the member’s name that was primed to pop up with a Google search for the phrase “raising debt ceiling” would cost taxpayers approximately $4.70 per click. Ouch.

Then there are the political hijinks that members of Congress can play using taxpayer dollars. A member trying to lure conservation voters can use taxpayer funds to buy ads on conservation-themed websites. A member with an eye on a governor’s mansion can use taxpayer money to purchase ads that will pop up when a person in the member’s state searches for “governor” on Google.

So what do all of these ads cost taxpayers every year? The truth is, we don’t yet know. The current practice of the House is to shield the actual cost of these ads from public view. And this practice probably won’t change any time soon: Both parties engage in this ad buying, so both parties tend to look the other way when it comes to policing the practice.

Sitting members of Congress have abundant opportunities for earned media and press secretaries to ensure that our accomplishments, such as they are, are trumpeted far and wide. Social media have become a useful tool to promote ideas and policies, and many such media are free—or at least don’t cost the public anything. Why, then, should members be able to use taxpayer funds to purchase additional name ID for themselves?

Mr. Flake, a Republican, is a congressman from Arizona.

Filed Under: Elected Officials, Federal Budget, Federal Government, Freedom of Speech, Government Reform, Guest Opinion, Media Tagged With: ,

Jeff Flake: Payroll-tax gimmicks hinder serious reform

December 19, 2011 By 3 Comments

By Jeff Flake (reposted from The Arizona Republic)

House Republicans have worked hard this year to prove to Americans that we recognize the extent of our fiscal crisis. With tremendous political risk, Republicans passed a budget crafted by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan that made tough, but necessary, decisions to corral out-of-control federal spending and bring about much-needed reforms to entitlement programs.

So after leading by example by embracing the Ryan budget, why are Republicans ending this year’s congressional session by passing another “now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t” temporary payroll-tax holiday? Because politics is dictating policy.

A year ago, Americans were told that a temporary reduction in payroll taxes would jump-start economic growth, improve the economy and put people back to work. This was misguided from the beginning. To begin with, temporary tax reductions don’t improve economic conditions. And make no mistake, this temporary reduction was always sold as a 12-month tax holiday. When short-term tax cuts expire, taxes go back up and the net result is effectively a non-stimulus. Don’t just take my word for it. Economic growth has been hovering between an anemic 1 and 2 percent.

How the payroll-tax holiday is “paid for” is another example in the art of congressional budgeting. Senate Democrats favored raising taxes on high-income earners as a spending offset. But they couldn’t get 60 votes in the Senate to pass it (thank goodness). House Republicans, on the other hand, opted for subterfuge, telling Americans that budget cuts will pay for a new payroll-tax holiday. Non-binding budget cuts that is, spread out over 10 years. That’s right, Congress is proposing to pay for one year’s worth of non-stimulative tax cuts with 10 years’ worth of budget cuts. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for budget cuts. But budget cuts that kick in years from now aren’t really budget cuts. We’ve been down that road before.

Because payroll taxes fund the Social Security Trust Fund, another short-term tax holiday exacerbates the insolvency of the fund. It is pretty remarkable to see Democrats, self-proclaimed protectors of Social Security, so forcefully embrace blowing a huge hole in the Trust Fund, and Republicans, fierce critics of deficit spending (at least rhetorically), so willing to resort to gimmicks to mask larger deficits.

More than anything, the economy needs serious tax and regulatory reform, reform that would result in a permanent reduction in marginal rates for all income earners brought about by removing credits, deductions, loopholes and tax expenditures (like that envisioned by the Simpson-Bowles Commission). Ideally, capital-gains taxes would be eliminated for everyone, but at a minimum, the tax rates cannot increase.

America’s corporate-tax rate, currently the second-highest in the world, should immediately be reduced to 25 percent. Permanent reforms like these would unleash a torrent of economic activity and move the economy and unemployment rate in positive directions. Another round of a nickel-and-dime “now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t” tax holiday is misguided.

Jeff Flake is the U.S. representative for Congressional District 6, which includes parts of Mesa and Chandler and all of Gilbert, Queen Creek and Apache Junction.

Filed Under: Elected Officials, Federal Budget, Federal Government, Legislation, Press Release, Spending, Taxation Tagged With: ,

Congressman Flake Votes Against Omnibus Spending Bill

December 16, 2011 By

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2011
CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky

Spending Levels Simply Too High

Washington, D.C. – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted against H.R. 2055, the Conference Report for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012.

“Aside from spending levels being simply too high, this is a 1,200-page bill that we’re voting on only a few hours after it was finalized. We’ll be discovering for months to come what’s actually in it,” said Flake. “This is unacceptable. We promised to do better.”

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Rep Flake: Future Congresses Unlikely to Pay for this Congress’ Payroll Tax Cut Extension

December 13, 2011 By 1 Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2011
CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky

Broken Entitlement System Must be Reformed Before Reducing Dedicated Revenue Sources

Washington, D.C. – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today voted against H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax relief and Jobs Creation Act of 2011.

“Simply put, we can’t keep passing one-year extensions and promising to pay for them over 10 years,” said Flake. “We’re unable to compel future Congresses to carry out any budgetary measures put in place now, so there’s nothing to ensure that this extension is paid for in the future.”

“We all concede that our entitlement system is broken. If we don’t have the courage to reform entitlement programs, we shouldn’t be siphoning off their dedicated revenue.”

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Filed Under: Elected Officials, Entitlements, Federal Budget, Federal Government, Legislation, Press Release, Spending Tagged With: ,

Rep. Flake Organizes Bipartisan Letter Urging House Leaders to Let Ethanol Subsidies Expire

December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2011
CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky

Letter to Speaker Boehner and Minority Leader Pelosi Stresses that Ethanol Industry Should Stand on Its Own

Washington, D.C. – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, along with 73 House Members, sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging them to resist calls to continue, expand, or create new ethanol subsidies in any of the remaining legislative proposals this year.

The volumetric ethanol excise tax credit and the prohibitive import tariff are both set to expire at the end of this year.

“Handing out billions of dollars in federal subsidies to an industry that ought to be capable of standing on its own is fiscally irresponsible,” said Flake. “The ethanol industry has cost taxpayers billions of dollars and been shielded from competition for long enough.” 

A copy of the letter can be found here.

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National Association of REALTORS® Supports Salmon

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2011
CONTACT: Adam Dequire

Largest Trade Association in Nation Touts Salmon’s Ideas, Experience 

EAST VALLEY – Former Congressman and candidate for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District Matt Salmon today received the endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade association in the country.

“The National Association of REALTORS® strongly supports returning Matt Salmon to Congress,” said Arizona Association of REALTORS® President Holly Mabery. “Mr. Salmon brings with him a proven record, the right ideas on how to increase jobs and the experience needed to cut the bureaucratic red tape that stifles our economic recovery.”

“The National Association of REALTORS® is one of our country’s most vital trade associations and I am thrilled to receive their support,” said Matt Salmon. “The ongoing housing market depression in Arizona is at the forefront of our economic struggles and addressing this major issue with smart policies is an important step to recovering our economic prosperity. In Congress, I will work with their members in order to stabilize our housing market, increase home ownership and get our national economy back on track.”

About National Association of REALTORS®
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.2 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. NAR’s membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,400 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®. They are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Working for America’s property owners, the national association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.

About Matt Salmon
Matt Salmon was first elected to the United States Congress in 1994 and served until 2000, honoring his term limit pledge. A proud conservative, Salmon was rated in the top five among all 535 members of the House and Senate by Citizen’s Against Government Waste for all six years he was in office. He is a lifetime member of the NRA with an A+ rating and also earned a 100% rating by the National Right to Life. He was also the proud recipient of the American Cancer Society’s “Top National Elected Official” award.

Matt Salmon has received endorsements from Arizona Congressman Trent Franks, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, South Dakota Senator John Thune, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49), Mayor Scott Smith (Mesa), Mayor Jay Tibshraeny (Chandler), Mayor Hugh Hallman (Tempe), Mayor John Insalaco (Apache Junction), Mayor Gail Barney (Queen Creek), former Arizona Congressman John Shadegg, Arizona State Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs (LD22), State Senator John McComish (LD20), and State Representatives Eddie Farnsworth (LD22), Jeff Dial (LD20), and Bob Robson (LD20).

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Kirk Adams Releases New Video for “I Support Kirk Adams” YouTube Series

December 7, 2011 By 11 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2011
CONTACT: Chad Heywood

East Valley – Kirk Adams for Congress released its second individual testimonial from the campaign’s latest YouTube series titled “I Support Kirk Adams.”

The video features college student, Joshua Hoyt, on why he supports Kirk Adams for Congress. Previously, the campaign released a video trailer of all five of the community members who support Kirk Adams. Then just last week the campaign released its first individual testimonial from Gilbert Vice-Mayor and Mother Jenn Daniels.

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Each individual in the video series offers a unique perspective and explains how Kirk Adams’s political courage, personal integrity, and conservative principles have had a positive impact on them and why he’s the right choice in 2012.

“As I look to my future, as I look to the future of the American education system and the future of my America…I really am concerned.” says college student Joshua Hoyt,

“Kirk Adams represents a new and kind of exciting faction of the Republican Party,” Hoyt affirms, “The young conservatives like Eric Cantor and Marco Rubio who are committed to conservatism, but bring a kind of youth and life to the Republican Party.”

“I value the America [Kirk] represents,” states Hoyt, “When he goes to Washington, I know he’s the type of guy that will build consensus. He’s not one to lead by pronouncing how it will be.”

“The good thing about Kirk is that he’s not some career politician, he’s not the kind of guy that spent years in Washington and then spent years as a lobbyist.” explains Hoyt,

“But, we need someone who is focused on Arizona, focused on our issues, that’s focused on our state and that’s Kirk.” concludes Hoyt.

Adams is a husband, father, and small businessman. After joining the state House in 2006, he became so frustrated by the unwillingness and inability of Republicans in the Legislature to stand up for their conservative principles that he launched a long-shot campaign to oust the veteran Speaker of the House. Adams shocked the Republican establishment and political class, winning the Speakership at only 35 years of age.

Adams turned the tide in the House and put Arizona back on the path to fiscal responsibility with an aggressive agenda of reform, courageously taking on some of the most challenging issues in Arizona.

Adams, a lifelong East Valley resident, lives in Mesa with his wife JaNae their five children.

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Constitutional Conservative Committee formed for Kirk Adams

December 5, 2011 By 49 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2011
CONTACT: Chad Heywood

Constitutional Conservative Committee formed for Kirk Adams 

East Valley – Kirk Adams for Congress today released Co-Chairman for his “Constitutional Conservative Committee.”

Well known Constitutional Conservative activists Bill Norton and Jared Taylor, have officially agreed to lead Kirk Adams Constitutional Conservative Committee. This committee will help organize patriotic events and will help give policy advice to the campaign.

Bill Norton and Jared Taylor are well known Constitutional advocates and teachers. They teach and promote Constitutional values and history in Arizona and across the country. They have also been integral components in putting on the largest Constitutional celebration in the country, known as Constitution Week USA, which attracts over 10,000 people each year.

Co-Chairman Bill Norton said about the committee, “I am happy to support Kirk Adams for Congress. Kirk is committed to protecting the Constitution and keeping the federal government limited within its proper role. We welcome those who share our values and who want to become a part of Kirk’s Constitutional conscience once elected. This committee will also take an active part in the campaign.”

Co-Chairman Jared Taylor said, “I have known Kirk for over 20 years. He loves the Constitution and works hard for our community. We are lucky to have Kirk represent East Valley families in Washington. I look forward to working with like-minded conservatives who want to join this committee and help Kirk succeed.”

Businessman Paul Marchant, a member of the committee had this to say, “I am glad to live in an area where we have great people and great candidates. Selecting a candidate who loves the Constitution and who values limited government is very achievable in the east valley. I have chosen to be a part of Kirk’s campaign because I know he sees that our generations number one priority is to reign in the federal government. He will work each day with only one interest in mind, saving the Republic for his kids and mine.”

Adams is a husband, father, and small businessman. After joining the state House in 2006, he became so frustrated by the unwillingness and inability of Republicans in the Legislature to stand up for their conservative principles that he launched a long-shot campaign to oust the veteran Speaker of the House. Adams shocked the Republican establishment and political class, winning the Speakership at only 35 years of age.

Adams turned the tide in the House and put Arizona back on the path to fiscal responsibility with an aggressive agenda of reform, courageously taking on some of the most challenging issues in Arizona. Adams, a lifelong East Valley resident, lives in Mesa with his wife JaNae their five children.

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Congressman Flake Praises Senate Passage of Kirk-Menendez Amendment

December 1, 2011 By 3 Comments

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CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky

Congressman Flake Praises Senate Passage of Kirk-Menendez Amendment Targeting Central Bank of Iran
Flake Has Introduced Similar Legislation in the House

Washington, D.C., Dec 1 – Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today praised the passage of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (S.1867) offered by Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons by prohibiting foreign financial institutions that do business with the Central Bank of Iran – the financier primarily responsible for facilitating Iran’s illicit activities – from opening or maintaining correspondent operations in the United States.

The International Atomic Energy Agency issued a report on November 8th that found Iran has developed technologies and conducted research to produce nuclear weapons and deliver them. In response, the United Kingdom and Canada levied economic sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank.

“Every day that Iran has access to Western capital brings them closer to making their nuclear aspirations a reality. The Kirk-Menendez amendment will severely limit funding sources for Iran’s nuclear weapons program, and is one of the few steps remaining at our disposal to stymie this dangerous threat to the U.S., Israel and the rest of the Middle East,” said Flake. 

Last week, Congressman Flake along with Congressman Mike McIntyre of North Carolina introduced H.R. 3508 which, like the Kirk-Menendez amendment, would levy economic sanctions on foreign financial institutions that conduct business with the Central Bank of Iran.

These sanctions would include a prohibition on the opening or maintenance in the U.S. of an account by a foreign institution that does business with the Central Bank of Iran and would freeze any assets in the U.S of those institutions. In an effort to avoid a dangerous spike in oil prices, transactions pertaining to petroleum would be subject to sanctions six months after the legislation takes effect. The legislation also contains a national security waiver and a provision to ensure efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Iran are not hampered by the sanctions law.

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Conservative Chandler City Council Leaders Endorse Kirk Adams

December 1, 2011 By 28 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2011
CONTACT: Chad Heywood

Two conservative leaders throw support behind Adams

East Valley – Jeff Weninger and Kevin Hartke, two conservative Chandler City Council leaders endorsed Kirk Adams for congress.

Councilman Hartke, a pastor and community leader, has a reputation of integrity and sound values. Councilman Weninger, the owner of 5 successful restaurants was the top vote getter in last year’s election and is widely respected for his rational and principled leadership.

“Kirk Adams has a proven track record of breaking government’s spending addiction,” said Councilman Hartke. “His courageous leadership is critically needed in Washington D.C.”

“As a small business owner, I have firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing our economy. Washington is out of touch with the real world,” stated Councilman Weninger. “Kirk is a business owner himself and has always been an advocate for small business. He understands what it takes to be successful. He will fight the Washington machine and play an vital role in generational shift occurring among the conservatives in congress.”

Adams thanked the lawmakers for their support. “These great conservatives leaders have stepped forward to serve our communities in the private sector and public office,” said Adams. “They serve for all the right reasons and are truly principled leaders. I’m honored to have their support.”

Adams is a husband, father, and small businessman. After joining the state House in 2006, he became so frustrated by the unwillingness and inability of Republicans in the Legislature to stand up for their conservative principals that he launched a long-shot campaign to oust the veteran Speaker of the House. Adams shocked the Republican establishment and political class, winning the Speakership at only 35 years of age.

Adams turned the tide in the House and put Arizona back on the path to fiscal responsibility with an aggressive agenda of reform, courageously taking on some of the most challenging issues in Arizona.

Adams, a lifelong East Valley resident, lives in Mesa with his wife JaNae their five children.

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Kirk Adams releases first individual testimonial video

November 29, 2011 By 29 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2011
CONTACT: Chad Heywood

East Valley – Kirk Adams for Congress released its first individual testimonial from the campaign’s latest YouTube series titled “I Support Kirk Adams.”

The video features Gilbert Vice Mayor and Mother, Jenn Daniels, on why she supports Kirk Adams. To view the first part of the video testimonial series, please click here; otherwise click here for Jenn’s personal testimonial. Each individual in the video series offers a unique perspective and explains how Kirk Adams’s political courage, personal integrity, and conservative principles have had a positive impact on them and why he’s the right choice in 2012.

“The majority of my day is spent doing everyday Mom work, I spend the other largest portion of my day serving the Town of Gilbert and working as hard as possible to make sure this community is a great place to raise a family,” states Jenn.

“The old way in Washington clearly isn’t working. I’m worried just like every other American mother should be worried…we have a tremendous debt that we’re leaving for our children,” she observes, “Kirk doesn’t come from an old Washington family, he doesn’t come from a lobbyist background or someone who’s been in the mix, “Kirk worked on several pieces of Pro-Life legislation, took some to court and won,” she describes, “I appreciated his stance on that, his conviction on that.”

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Adams is a husband, father, and small businessman. After joining the state House in 2006, he became so frustrated by the unwillingness and inability of Republicans in the Legislature to stand up for their conservative principals that he launched a long-shot campaign to oust the veteran Speaker of the House. Adams shocked the Republican establishment and political class, winning the Speakership at only 35 years of age.

Adams turned the tide in the House and put Arizona back on the path to fiscal responsibility with an aggressive agenda of reform, courageously taking on some of the most challenging issues in Arizona.

Adams, a lifelong East Valley resident, lives in Mesa with his wife JaNae their five children.

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Club for Growth PAC Endorses Matt Salmon

November 29, 2011 By 2 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2011
CONTACT: Adam Deguire

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Matt Salmon will be an excellent replacement for Jeff Flake in the house and we are excited to support his candidacy.” 

EAST VALLEY – Club for Growth PAC today announced that it is endorsing former Congressman Matt Salmon. The Club for Growth is one of the nations leading organizations in advocating for lower taxes, limited government, less government spending, and free trade.

“The Club for Growth PAC strongly supports returning Matt Salmon for Congress,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola. “Matt will bring rock-solid conservative principles to Congress and he’s also a courageous veteran who will certainly play a leadership role for the new generation of pro-growth Congressmen. Matt Salmon will be an excellent replacement for Jeff Flake in the house and we are excited to support his candidacy.”

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of Club for Growth today,” said Matt Salmon. “The Club for Growth is one of America’s leading conservative organizations advocating for the principles of smaller government, lower taxes, and economic freedom. These are the very same principles I have always fought for in my career and will continue to fight for in Congress.”

About Club for Growth
Club for Growth is a national network of thousands of pro-growth Americans, from all walks of life, who believe that prosperity and opportunity come through economic freedom. We work to promote public policies that encourage a high growth economy and a swift return to America’s founding principles primarily through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, training and educational activity.

The primary tactic of the separate Club for Growth PAC is to provide financial support from Club members to viable candidates to Congress who believe in pro-growth policies, limited government, low taxes and economic freedom, both in Republican primaries and general elections.

About Matt Salmon
Matt Salmon was first elected to the United States Congress in 1994 and served until 2000, honoring his term limit pledge. A proud conservative, Salmon was rated in the top five among all 535 members of the House and Senate by Citizen’s Against Government Waste for all six years he was in office. He is a lifetime member of the NRA with an A+ rating and also earned a 100% rating by the National Right to Life. He was also the proud recipient of the American Cancer Society’s “Top National Elected Official” award.

Matt Salmon has received endorsements from Arizona Congressman Trent Franks, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, South Dakota Senator John Thune, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49), Mayor Scott Smith (Mesa), Mayor Jay Tibshraeny (Chandler), Mayor Hugh Hallman (Tempe), Mayor John Insalaco (Apache Junction), Mayor Gail Barney (Queen Creek), former Arizona Congressman John Shadegg, Arizona State Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs (LD22), State Senator John McComish (LD20), and State Representatives Eddie Farnsworth (LD22), Jeff Dial (LD20), and Bob Robson (LD20).

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Congressman Flake: So Just How Broke Are We?

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2011
CONTACT: Genevieve Frye Rozansky

Washington, D.C. - Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today illustrated the size and scope of the growing national debt.

According to a retail traffic counting service, $11.4 billion in retail purchases were made on “Black Friday” this year, which represents a 6.6 percent increase from last year’s busiest shopping day of the year.

The U.S. is so broke that even based on the huge amount of Black Friday sales this year, our outlandish federal debt of $15 trillion could pay for all the items purchased on 1,315 Black Friday shopping days.

“ ‘Shop ‘til you drop’ can’t be a mantra for offering plans to fix our fiscal woes,” said Flake.

Along with Senators McCain and Rubio, Congressman Flake introduced H.R. 634, the Debt Buy-Down Act, which allows taxpayers to designate up to 10 percent of their federal income tax liability to reduce the national debt.  The bill then requires Congress to reduce federal spending by that amount.  More information on the Debt Buy-Down Act can be found here.

 

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