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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (707118)	10/12/2005 6:29:10 PM
From: goldworldnet	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

In Congress, Gov. Sanford was a tireless advocate for the taxpayer. He was ranked #1 in the entire Congress by Citizens Against Government Waste for his efforts. He was rated similarly by the National Taxpayers' Union and Taxpayers for Common Sense inducted him into the Taxpayer Hall of Fame. In his own office, he backed his voting record with personal action - returning over $250,000 (almost a third of his total office budget) each year to the taxpayers. Awards NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION (Considered the preeminent taxpayer watchdog group) Taxpayers’ Best Friend and Taxpayers’ Friend Awards • In recognition of an exceptional voting record to reduce federal spending, reduce the burden of the American taxpayer, and further the cause of vitally needed fiscal integrity for America • Ranked Mark #3 in the entire U.S. Congress for his record of voting in the interest of the taxpayer CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE Taxpayer Superhero Award • Rated #1 in the U.S. Congress for 1995, 1997, and 1999 THE CONCORD COALITION CITIZENS COUNCIL Deficit Hawk Award • In recognition of the Leadership and Courage of Mark Sanford in making tough choices necessary to balance the budget and put entitlement programs on a long-term sustainable path NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS The Guardian of Small Business Award • For promoting American business vitality and voting to protect small businesses from unnecessary regulation and taxation TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE Taxpayer Hall of Fame Award • In recognition of being one of the top ten most fiscally responsible House members • “His steadfast commitment to lowering spending in Washington helped shape the budget debate and move the government away from deficit financing and toward surpluses” WATCHDOGS OF THE TREASURY, INC. Golden Bulldog Award • For voting efforts to cut federal spending, eliminate waste, and reduce the deficit AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM Hero of the Taxpayer Award • In recognition of leadership on behalf of taxpayers and for promoting simpler, fairer, flatter, more visible and lower taxes SOUTHERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Honor Roll of Legislative Achievement in Economic Development Award • In recognition of diligent and continuous efforts to support legislation that will enhance the economic vitality and growth within the American South U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Spirit of Enterprise Award • For strong support of sound pro-business policies and legislation THE SENIORS COALITION Meritorious Service Award • For championing the causes of Older Americans THE NATIONAL TAX LIMITATION COMMITTEE Tax Fighter Award • In appreciation of leadership and outstanding public service on behalf of American taxpayers CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AWARD • In recognition of leadership in educating today’s young leaders for their roles in tomorrow’s world sanfordforgovernor.com * * *