Inhofe Honored as “Hero of the Taxpayer”
June 27, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) received Americans for Tax Reform’s (ATR) “Hero of the Taxpayer Award” for his continued efforts to protect and support the taxpayers of Oklahoma and the nation. The taxpayer advocacy organization presents the awards to members of Congress who vote with taxpayers on 85 percent or more of the issues tracked by ATR as important for economic growth.
“I wish to thank Americans for Tax Reform for this award,” Senator Inhofe said. “No other group in America needs more support and representation than the American taxpayer, and Americans for Tax Reform continues to provide an invaluable service. I look forward to continuing to work for lower taxes, a strong economy, and keeping the federal budget out of the family budget.”
“Commitment and dedication to taxpayer’s interests has been imperative in the fight against excessive taxation in the 1st session of the 110th Congress,” said Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform and prominent D.C.-based activist. “These Congressional Ratings allow taxpayers to see, when it comes to their hard-earned money, exactly who the heroes and the ‘villains’ are in Congress. It is clear that James Inhofe has proven to be a hero.”
“Many promises are made prior to coming to Washington, especially that of lower taxes,” Norquist said. “However, these promises are not always upheld. Constituents deserve to know who has kept their pledge and worked for taxpayer’s interests, and are not beholden to special interests. Americans for Tax Reform applauds Senator James Inhofe’s commitment to taxpayers nationwide.”
To see a list of members’ ratings, visit http://www.atr.org/national/ratings
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