p) Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis As President Obama talks about making America more competitive in his State of the 1/25/2011 Crossroads GPS Prebuttal on Competitiveness Union address tonight, center-right advocacy group Crossroads GPS urges viewers to compare the President?s rhetoric with his anticompetitive regulatory agenda, and urge him to start the process by repealing the new rules and regulations that started on his watch. PR-23 2/23/201 1 Crossroads GPS Launches New Issue Ads in 22 US. House Districts Nationwide Crossroads GPS today launched new issue radio ads in 22 US. House districts around the country. The Member-speci?c ads take Democrats to task for continuing the failed Obama/Pelosi spending policies, while buttressing Republicans in swing districts who took tough votes last week in support of the leadership. Crossroads GPS today launched a new nationwide ad that exposes how government nrnfonf +11 I Fife 111! This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3/9/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New Nationwide Issue Ad on Government Employee Unions Vivi-W!- us VJ backing politicians who give them everything they want - at the expense of taxpayers. I Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Crossroads GPS today launched a major new initiative and online platform, Wikicountabilitvorg, which is designed to crowd-source information gleaned from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other public documents by organizations, individuals and journalists. The wiki site will facilitate ef?cient sharing of public information about the Obama Administration, as well as spotlight violations of FOIA by the Obama Administration. The new initiative is designed to make federal departments and agencies more accountable to the public. Groups and individuals will be able to upload their own FOIA requests and responses to the website, creating a national clearinghouse for data concerning the Obama Administration. Thousands of pages of information from the Departments of Labor and have already This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-ZS 3/23/201 1 Crossroads GPS Launches New Online Platform Wikicountabilityorg to Crowd- Source Obama Administration Data been uploaded to the site, and Crossroads is encouraging other groups and individuals to upload their own FOIA information to the site as well. .1 Kn- Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Today, a law ?rm representing Crossroads 3/23/201 1 Crossroads GPS Sues Obama Administration Over Failure to Release Obamacare Waiver Documents GPS, a nonpro?t conservative issueadvocacy organization, ?led a lawsuit against the US. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, over the department's repeated failure to comply with the Freedom of Information Act by providing information about the department's granting of waivers from the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Act, also known as Obamacare. Wikicountability News: FOIA Reveals Ohama Administration Failed to Prepare Despite major pressure on the federal budget, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has prepared no cost-bene?t analyses on any of its multibillion dollar high-speed rail initiatives, according to information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (F 01A) by Crossroads Grassroots Policy This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/16/2011 Cost?Bene?t Analyses for $53 Billion in High-Speed Rail Projects Strategies (Crossroads GPS), and posted on the website Wikicountabilityorg. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis 5/17/2011 FOIA Request Reveals Commerce Secretary Locke Promoted "Stimulus" Handouts to Democrat Donors on Taxpayer Dime Crossroads GPS today published information on the website Wikicountabilityorg revealing that US. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, who is now President Obama?s nominee to be US. Ambassador to China, has traveled on the taxpayers? dime to promote ?stimulus? projects that bene?ted Democrat donors. PR-29 5/19/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New Web Video on Union Obamacare Waivers Crossroads GPS today launched a web video focused on the labor unions that have received waivers from the Obamacare mandate. The video highlights that more than 185 Obamacare waivers have been granted to politically-connected unions, which helped elect Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. These unions supported Obama and other Democrats with more than $120 million in the 2008 and 2010 elections. Today, (?mqqmadq GPS and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 0 6/6/201 1 Wikicountability and Crossroads GPS to ?le motion of summary judgment against HHS for stonewalling on Obamacare waivers Wikicountabilityorg will ?le a motion for summary judgment in federal court against the US. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), over the agency?s failure to disclose materials concerning Obamacare waivers requested via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). L. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Today, Crossroads GPS announced a new $20 million issue advocacy initiative over the 1 6/24/201 1 Crossroads GPS Launches $20 Million National Television Initiative to Frame Debate on Jobs, Economy, De?cits nexi two mouths to frame the national debate on jobs, the economy and the national debt in anticipation of congressional action on these issues. 7/ 8/201 1 Crossroads GPS Launches $7 Million Second Phase of Advocacy Campaign on Government Spending and Debt Today, Crossroads GPS launched the second phase of its $20 million advocacy campaign on runaway government spending and debt. New TV spots with a total of $7 million in advertising buys begin running today and into next week on national cable and network stations in 11 states and ten key House districts. The new spots are part of a summer- long, $20 million effort by Crossroads GPS to urge decisive action by Congress to cut spending and the national debt and start rebuilding the nation's economy. Today, Crossroads GPS launched issue ads in 10 House districts as part of its $20 million This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 7/18/2011 Crossroads GPS Targets 10 House Members In Advocacy Campaign on Government Spending and Debt advocacy campaign on runaway government spending and debt. New TV spots totaling nearly $1.4 million in advertising buys begin running today for two weeks in 10 key House districts. The ads encourage constituents to visit the Crossroads GPS website to contact their Representatives and say no to more taxes, spending and debt. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Crossroads GPS announced today that it endorses HR. 2560, the Cut, Cap, and 7/19/2011 CrossroadsUl?S bndorses H.K. 2500: the Cut, Cap, And Balance Act of 2011 balance Act bring ?scal responsibility back to Washington. Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ads Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) launched a new round of television advertising that targets ?ve US. senators in key states on the issue of excessive government spending and debt. New TV spots begin running today through August 6 on network television stations in Florida, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska and Ohio, and will be complemented by targeted online advertising in those states. All feature local constituents of the senators, urging solutions to the debt limit debate that will cut spending and not raise taxes or create new taxes. The ads promote the website which This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5 7/26/201 1 Targeting Five US. Senators On Government Spending and Debt provides viewers with online tools to write their senators and representative on the issue. i Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Today, Crossroads GPS launched its third national issue ad on jobs and the economy - Dramatic New Crossroads GPS TV Ad Slams Obama Over Excessive Spending, 7/27/201 1 Debt this time focusing on President Obama's dramatic failure to create jobs or control the skyrocketing national debt during his ?rst term in of?ce. The new spot is part of a $20 million advocacy campaign begun by Crossroads GPS in June to frame the national issues debate on the economy and national debt, as Congress negotiates a deal with President Obama. Crossroads GPS Announces Support of 7/28/2011 Speaker Boehner's Debt Reduction Plan Crossroads GPS, the in?uential conservative nonpro?t organization, today announced its support for House Speaker John Boehner's debt reduction plan. This support comes after the group has spent millions of dollars on a televised issue advocacy campaign framing the national debate on jobs, economy and debt. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) x, Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis PR-3 8 8/31/2011 Crossroads GPS Statement on Obama Administration's Motion to Block Acquisition of T?Mobile President and CEO of Crossroads GPS Steven Law: ?We challenge President Obama in hisjobs speech next week to speci?cally explain to the American people how blocking an American company from acquiring a foreign competitor will help job create jobs in America. Whether it?s Boeing, or constant saber-rattling about raising taxes, the Obama Administration has waged a nonstop war of harassment against American businesses that has frozen job creation in this country, and left America?s 14 million unemployed with nothing more than a government check.? President and CEO of Crossroads GPS Steven Law: "The stagnant job market is further proof that President Obama?s economic policies are a failure and actually inhibit job creation. President Obama?s This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 9/2/201 1 Crossroads GPS Statement on Jobs Numbers and EPA Rule Withdrawal withdrawal of his own ozone regulation, obviously in response to this appalling jobs report, shows that the best thing Obama can do to jumpstart job growth is to repeal his entire agenda of ob-killing laws and regulations. We stand ready to help the President in that effort.? Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis PR-40 9/2/201 1 C131 and Crossroads GPS announce launch of the Big Labor vs. Taxpayers Index With state governments across the country struggling to balance budgets and fund basic services over the demands of big government unions, the Competitive Enterprise Institute, in partnership with Crossroads GPS, launched the Big Labor vs. Taxpayers Index - a tool to empower citizens to challenge these unions? oversized political clout. Using 1150 data points, the index ranks each state in 23 different categories to determine where government union lobbyists have maximum sway over policymakers, and where the ?scal concerns of taxpayers are most strongly represented. The index is hosted on CEI's labor policy website, WorkplaceChoice.org. PR-4 1 9/9/201 1 Governor Haley Barbour to Join Crossroads Fundraising Effort; Groups Double 2012 Fundraising Goal Today, American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS announced that Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will join Karl Rove in helping the groups raise funds through 2012. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) x. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis 9/13/2011 GPS File FOIA Request with the Department of Energy on embattled energy ?rm a project of Crossroads GPS, today ?led a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain information about the Obama Administration?s level of involvement with embattled ?green jobs? ?rm Recent news reports have indicated that Obama Administration of?cials were present at one or more board meetings and may have had access to information about the company?s ?nances. PR-43 9/21/2011 New Crossroads GPS survey: America divided, at best, on Obama jobs plan Crossroads GPS today released a new survey by Glen Bolger of Public Opinion Strategies focusing on President Obama?s jobs plan. As President Obama visits Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver today, Crossroads GPS challenges the President to address one aspect of his tax increase plan which would This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 9/27/201 1 What Obama Won't Be Talking About Today: President?s Tax Plan Would Cripple Colorado's Communities and their 2,253 Municipal Bonds increased borrowing costs and wipe out good? paying construction jobs. The tax increase plan recently outlined by Obama would end the tax deductibility of state and local municipal bonds for large numbers of bond holders. These bonds fund road construction, school repairs and other community projects that create jobs. i k- Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Steven Law, President and CEO of Crossroads GPS: "As Prsesident Clinton says, PR-45 10/7/2011 Crossroads GPS Statement on Jobs Numbers this is a 'dead??at economy' - chained down by excessive regulations and unstable tax rates that are impeding job growth. Rather than change course, President Obama has doubled down on a second stimulus package modeled after the ?rst failed program. America can't keep adopting the same failed policies and expact to get new and better results." PR-46 10/21/2011 Crossroads GPS releases new strategy memo on Obama stimulus plan, based on major messaging survey Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new strategy memo by its president and CEO Steven Law, focused on President Obama?s latest stimulus plan. The memo is based on a recent survey that tested opinions and attitudes of 1000 Americans concerning the plan. Crossroads GPS today announced the launch of a Spanish ad- ?Despertarse.? to counter This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-47 10/24/201 1 Crossroads GPS launches Spanish TV ad in Nevada to counter Obama visit President Obama?s visit to the Silver State to sell his latest stimulus package. The ad will air on Spanish-language broadcast television stations in the Las Vegas market. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis ?Despite the ?owery statements pouring out 10/25/201 1 Boswell Fails to Explain Support for Obama Stimulus Package from Leonard Boswell and the Iowa Democratic Party, Leonard Boswell fails to explain why he voted to waste $830 billion on Obama?s ?rst stimulus bill and now enthusiastically supports another round of stimulus spending tied to a $450 billion tax hike,? said Nate Hodson, Crossroads GPS director of state and regional media relations. ?Iowans deserve to know why Leonard Boswell continues supporting Obama?s failed policies which waste taxpayer dollars without creating jobs.? 10/25/201 1 Crossroads GPS Launches Issue Ad in Iowa Crossroads GPS today launched a new issue ad in Iowa?s Third District. The spot urges Iowans to contact Rep. Leonard Boswell to tell him they oppose his support for President Obama?s second round of stimulus spending. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Steven Law, President and CEO of PR-SO 11/4/2011 Crossroads GPS Statement on October Jobs Numbers "-?President Obama?s massive stimulus policies have failed to bring down unemployment, and his new ideas haven?t learned from past mistakes. President Obama?s tax, healthcare and regulatory policies have savagely attacked small businesses and entrepreneurs that create jobs, and instead entrusted job creation to unelected bureaucrats in Washington that hand out stimulus checks and that?s no way to run an economy.? Crossroads GPS today launched a new issue ad on broadcast television in ?ve states, opposing President Barack Obama?s preposed tax increases on job creators and small businesses. The TV ad, entitled ?Two Presidents,? begins running today in Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and and contrasts President This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 1 11/9/2011 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Ad in Five States Contrasting Obama with Clinton on Taxes Obama?s tax increase proposal with the position of former President Bill Clinton, who has repeatedly said it is a bad idea to raise taxes in a weak economy. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis PR-52 11/10/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ads on Economy, Spending in Five Senate States Crossroads GPS today released a new round of TV ads focused on the economy, jobs, wasteful stimulus spending and government regulations. ?The liberal-run Senate keeps pushing tax increases and more wasteful spending instead of dealing seriously with the economic and ?nancial problems our country faces,? said Crossroads GPS President Steven Law. ?These ads are designed to alert citizens to the big-govemment views of these politicians and turn up the heat for legislative action that helps America?s Job Creators instead of Washington bureaucrats.? PR-53 11/10/2011 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ad in Massachusetts Targeting Elizabeth Warren Crossroads GPS released a new issue ad in Massachusetts targeting Elizabeth Warren?s support of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement. This issue ad is designed to alert citizens to the big-government views of Claire McCaskill that have ?led to create jobs and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-54 11/10/2011 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ad in Missouri Targeting Claire McCaskill turn up the heat for legislative solutions that help Missouri's job creators instead of Washingon bureaucrats. 11/10/2011 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ad in Montana Targeting Jon Tester Crossroads GPS released a new issue ad in Montana targeting on Tester?s support of the Obama Admininstration EPA's proposed regulations. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Crossroads GPS released a new issue ad in Nebraska targeting Ben Nelson's support of 11/10/2011 Crossroads GPS Releases New '1 Issue Ad in Nebraska Targeting Ben Nelson Preslaent Ubamais wasteful Stimulus spending. PR-S7 11/10/2011 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ad in Virginia Targeting Tim Kaine Crossroads GPS released a new issue ad in Nebraska targeting Tim Kaine's support of President Obama's wasteful stimulus spending. 11/15/2011 Crossroads GPS Call on Elizabeth Warren to Condemn Occupy Wall Street Radicalization Crossroads GPS today called on Massachusetts Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren to condemn the Occupy Wall Street movement for the escalating criminality, violence, and extreme radicalization that mark the movement?s protests. Reports of criminal activity and violence continue to rise across the country at radical Warren-endorsed OWS protests. Barack Obama: No Clear Vision for Colorado's Economy; New labor report shows more than 219.000 Coloradans are still This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-59 1 1/22/201 1 jobless as Obama fails to manage economy 11/22/2011 Barack Obama and Bill Nelson: No Clear Vision for Florida's Economy; New labor report shows more than 954,000 Floridians are still jobless as Obama-Nelson fail to manage economy Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Barack Obama and Debbie Stabenow: No 1/22/201 1 Clear Vision for Michigan's Economy; New labor report shows more than 496,000 Michiganders are still jobless as Obama- Stabenow fail to manage economy 1/22/201 1 Barack Obama and Claire McCaskill: No Clear Vision for Missouri's Economy; New labor report shows more than 260,000 Missourians are still jobless as Obama- McCaskill fail to manage economy 1 1/22/201 1 Barack Obama and Jon Tester: No Clear Vision for Montana's Economy; New labor report shows more than 38,000 Montanans are still jobless as Obama?Tester fail to manage economy 1312-64 1 1/77/201 1 Barack Obama: No Clear Vision for North Carolina's Economy; New labor report shows more than 466,000 North Carolinians are still jobless as Obama fails to manage economy This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 1/22/201 1 Barack Obama and Shelley Berkley: No Clear Vision for Nevada's Economy; New labor report shows more than 176,000 Nevadans are stilljobless as Obama-Berkley fail to manage economy 11/22/2011 Barack Obama and Sherrod Brown: No Clear Vision for Ohio's Economy; New labor report shows more than 525,000 Ohioans are still jobless as Obama-Brown fail to manage economy Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Barack Obama and Bob Casey: No Clear 1 1/22/201 1 Vision for Economy; New labor report shows more than 5 12,000 are still jobless as Obama- Casey fail to manage economy 11/22/2011 Barack Obama and Tammy Baldwin: No Clear Vision for Wisconsin's Economy; New labor report shows more than 234,000 Wisconsinites are still jobless as Obama- Baldwin fail to manage economy 12/7/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad in Iowa Targeting Leonard Boswell's Support of Obamacare Crossroads GPS today launched a new issue ad urging Iowans to contact Rep. Leonard Boswell about his support of the Obama- Pelosi healthcare plan which harms seniors with massive cuts to Medicare and threatens their access to care. quqrnads GPS launches New TV Ads on Crossroads GPS today released a new round of TV ads focused on the economy,jobs, wasteful stimulus spending and government This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 12/8/2011 Economy, Spending in Four States regulations in four key states. PR-7 1 12/8/201 1 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Issue Ad Targeting Ben Nelson on Support of Obamacare This issue ad is designed to alert citizens to Ben Nelson's support for Obamacare which raised taxes, raided Medicare, and worst of all, disgraced Nebraska to the rest of the country. 12/8/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Issue Ad Targeting Claire McCaskill's Big-Spending This issue ad is designed to alert citizens to the McCaskill-Obarna big-spending agenda which left every American with $14,000 in new debt to pay. Agenda Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Crossroads GPS today released a new issue ad in Massachusetts targeting Elizabeth 12/8/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Issue Ad Targeting Elizabeth Warren on Bank Bailout Warren?s role in overseeing the bank bailout on behalf of Congress. 12/8/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Issue Ad Targeting Jon Tester's Big-Spending Agenda This issue ad is designed to alert citizens to the Tester-Obama big-spending agenda which left every American with $14,000 in new debt to pay. 12/9/2011 Crossroads GPS Responds to Elizabeth Warren's False Statement New Crossroards GPS Ad and Memo Confront President Obama's Crony This week Crossroads GPS launches a new nationwide television ad challenging President Obama?s latest attempt to reboot his three-year old program of hyperactive government intervention and job-killing tax increases. The new a? called ?Typical,? exposes the grubby reality behind Obama?s high-?own rhetoric, and begins to clarify the crucial policy choices Americans face: between President Obama?s expensive, ineffective agenda and a realistic path toward This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 12/12/2011 Keynesianism economic and ?scal recovery. 12/12/2011 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad Detailing Obama's "Crony Keynesianism? with Debacle Crossroads GPS today is releasing a new TV ad focused on President Obama and his involvement with the failed solar energy company that squandered at least $535 million of taxpayer money. Press Release ID Date Title New Unemployment Numbers: Florida Families Continue to Suffer Because of PR-78 12/20/201 1 Obama-Nelson Economic Failures; Latest a labor report shows nearly 926,000 Floridians are still jobless PR-79 12/20/2011 New Unemployment Numbers: Michigan Families Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-Stabenow Economic Failures; Latest labor report shows nearly 456,000 Michiganders are still jobless PR-80 12/20/201 1 New Unemployment Numbers: Missouri Families Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-McCaskill Economic Failures; Latest labor report shows more than 250,000 Missourians are still jobless 12/20/201 1 New Unemployment Numbers: Montana Families Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-Tester Economic Failures; Lastest labor report shows nearly 36,000 Montanans are still jobless New Unemployment Numbers: North CmelinaFamhes?Centmue. t0 3111*? This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 12/20/201 1 Because of Obama Economic Failures; Latest labor report shows more than 451,000 North Carolinians are still jobless PR-83 12/20/201 1 New Unemployment Numbers: Nevada Families Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-Berkley Economic Failures; Lastest labor report shows nearly 172,000 Nevadans are still jobless Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis New Unemployment Numbers: Ohio Families Continue to Suffer Because of 12/20/201 1 Obama-Brown Economic ailures;.Lastest labor report shows more than 495,000 Ohioans are still jobless 12/20/201 1 New Unemployment Numbers: Families Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-Casey Economic Failures; Latest labor report shows nearly 500,000 are stilljobless 12/20/201 1 New Unemployment Numbers: Wisconsin Families Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-Baldwin Economic Failures: Latest labor report shows nearly 224,000 Wisconsinites are still jobless Steven Law, President and CEO of Crossroads GPS: "Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid failed to generate the xlni-An This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-87 1/4/2012 Crossroads GPS Statement on Obama Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau l-U WLILILJLI Lvu- vvnu in December due to concerns about accountability and transparency. Today?s ?recess appointment? violates at least half a century of bipartisan constitutional consensus about when such appointments are legally permitted as presidents of both parties have long agreed they are entirely inappropriate when the Senate is in recess for a short time.? k. Press Release ID Date Title Synapsis Crossroads GPS joins the more than 100 PR-88 1/13/2012 President Obama should stop delaying on Keystone XL approval business organizations who this week wrote to President Obama to urge him to approve the Keystone XL pipeline as soon as possible. PR-89 1/26/2012 NLRB Poised to Violate Workers' Privacy to Promote More Unions Crossroads GPS strongly opposes the National Labor Relations Board?s plan to force employers to provide the email addresses and telephone numbers of non- union employees to labor unions to allow organizers to harass workers about unionizing. The latest union- boosting measure would be an unwelcome violation of employee privacy and should be rejected. PR-90 1/27/2012 Crossroads GPS Launches "New Majority Agenda" Issues Platform Crossroads GPS today released its issue platform for 2012?2013, called the ?New Majority Agenda.? The platform lays the foundation for Crossroads issue advocacy efforts over the next two years. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-9 1 2/1/2012 Net. TV Ad 99. Fiasco; New TV ad critiques Obama?s failed energy policy in $500,000 buy on national cable. Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) released a new national TV spot focused on the Obama Administration?s green energy policies, and its handling of the scandal. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Jon Tester today embraced the Washington 2/2/2012 Jon Tester Votes to Protect Obama's Crony Capitalism insider culture when he refused to block White House operatives from using their positions to enrich themselves. Tester opposed an amendment that requried stricter ethics standards in the White House and executive branch. PR-93 2/2/2012 Sherrod Brown Votes to Protect Obama's Crony Capitalism Sherrod Brown today embraced the Washington insider culture when he refused to block White House operatives from using their positions to enrich themselves. Brown opposed an amendment that requried stricter ethics standards in the White House and executive branch. Joe Manchin today embraced the Washington insider culture when he re?ised to block White House operatives from using their positions to enrich themselves. Manchin opposed an amendment that requried stricter This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-94 2/2/2012 Joe Manchin Votes to Protect Obama's Crony ethics standards in the White House and Capitalism executive branch. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Today, Crossroads GPS spotlighted a provision in President Obama?s FY 2013 2/14/2012 Obama Budget Takes Aim at Charities and Churches budget that wouldwraise taxes-on billions of dollars that Americans contribute to private charities each year, including churches, synagogues, religious hospitals and schools, and other organizations that serve the religious and personal needs of millions of Americans. 2/16/2012 Crossroads GPS Launches New Radio Ad Targeting Claire McCaskill's Tone Deaf Support for President Obama's Policies Crossroads GPS today released a new issue ad on statewide radio targeting Claire McCaskill for ?following the President over a cliff? to support a number of his policies which hurt Missourians. The ad specifically highlights her recent support of President Obama?s decision to have the government control what services must be provided by religious hospitals and charities. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) i. . Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis 2/23/2012 Crossroads GPS Statement on Obama?s Engergy Speech Steven Law, President and CEO of Crossroads GPS: ?Since taking of?ce, President Obama has blocked the Keystone XL pipeline, blocked offshore oil exploration, blocked new coal plants and wants to shut down old ones, is increasingly hostile to natural gas exploration, and even hired an energy secretary whose stated goal was to double gas prices. In two days, Obama has released tax ?reform? that actually complicates the tax code, and an energy plan that is just doublespeak and looks desperate. His energy policy can be distilled down to four words: ?none of the above.?? 3/1/2012 Crossroads GPS Launches New Issue Ad in Iowa Targeting Leonard Boswell's Sky-High Government Spending Crossroads GPS today launched a new issue ad urging Iowans to contact Rep. Leonard Boswell?s about his reckless spending record which has surged the national debt. This docume it was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-99 3/8/2012 Crossroads GPS Urges Senate to Support Immediate Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline Crossroads GPS is urging all senators to support American jobs by voting ?yes? on the Hoeven Amendment (#1537), which would expedite the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, and to vote ?no? on the Wyden Amendment (#1817), which could delay and even kill the pipeline project altogether, when each is considered by the US. Senate later today. I . \v?1 Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis Crossroads GPS today released a new issue PR-100 3/8/2012 Crossroads GPS Launches TV Ad Exposing Claire McCaskill?s Support of Medicare Cuts, Tax Hikes ad on statewrde 1 holdmg Claire accountable for voitng to cut Medicare and increase taxes despite what she tells her constituents in Missouri. 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Bill Nelson Recommend to Pay for His Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Nelson pledged. 1 02 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Debbie Stabenow Recommend to Pay for His Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Stabenow pledged. 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Claire McCaskill Recommend to Pay for Her Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and McCaskill pledged. 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Jon Tester Recommend to Pay for His Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Tester pledged. 05 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Shelley Berkley Recommend to Pay for? Her Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Berkley pledged. As the Cost Of Obamacare Skyrocket; How This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-106 3/16/2012 Does Martin Heinrich Recommend to Pay for His Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Heinrich pledged. 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Sherrod Brown Recommend to Pay for His Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Brown pledged. 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Tammy Baldwin Recommend to Pay for Her Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Baldwin pledged. Press Release ID Date Title Synopsis As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Tim Kaine Recommend to Pay for His CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost PR-109 3/16/2012 Support? double what Ubama and Rainepiedged. 3/16/2012 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Bob Casey Recommend to Pay for His Votes? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Casey pledged. 3/21/2012 Crossroads GPS Launches New National TV Ad Focused on Obama's Failed Energy Policy Crossroads GPS today announced the launch of a new national TV spot focusing on President Obama?s dramatic failure to keep energy prices down, while he has instead focused on untested and naive strategies that have virtually no impact on energy consumption or demand. 4/10/2012 New Crossroads GPS Ad Presses Obama on Failure to Keep Gas Prices Low Crossroads GPS today announced the launch of a new TV spot focusing on President Obama's failed efforts to keep gas prices low - speci?cally, policies that have decreased energy production. (?mqqmadq GPS Launches Issue Ads in Five Crossroads GPS today announced the launch of a new round of TV spots focused on iobs, This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 4/26/2012 States Targeting Reckless Senate Spending, Higher Taxes reckless Senate spending, Obamacare, and tax increases in ?ve key states. July 20, 2 Contact: jacollegio Crossro 5 WASHING launch of about top The projer Ohio and "Crossroa national debt to energy," said Steven J. Law, director of Crossroads we need su bgroups Crossroad equipping andlegbh For more 6424. Crossroads GPS 10 nathan Collegio ds GPS announces national issue microtargeting trategy launched to iden tify front-burner issues important to Arr TON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads a microtargeting initiative to assess how citizens in various ~tier national issues in 2010. Washington and will be conducted during July and Augus :ls GPS is focused on driving policy change on a range of iss 0 build extensive and detailed data on how people feel ab< . and parts of the country." 5 GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization tha1 and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action ative issues that will shape our nation's future in the years nformation, contact Jonathan Coliegio at iacollegio@cross project in seven states ericans in key states GPS) today announced the parts of the country feel :t will begin in seven states - Colorado, Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nevada, t. ues from health care to "To do that effectively, )ut these issues in various is committed to educating, on the critical economic ahead. or (202) 559- This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-OZ Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2010 Contact: Jonathan Collegio Crossroads GPS Launches First Issue Ad in Colorado New TVsoot highlights Sen. Michael Bennet?s spending votes to urge grassr Dots action against prof/igate government spending. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today launched its first issue advocacy advertisement in Colorado. The ad highlights Senator Michael Bennet?s votes in support of increased spending and debt, and urges viewers to take action against government "5 sending sprees? specifically Senate A nendment 4594, which increased 2011 federal deficit spending by $85 billion. 3 Since bei1g appointed to fill the vacancy of former Senator Ken Salazar, Senator Bennet has voted to spend more than an average $2.5 billion every day on the stimulus bailout, the "cash for clunkers? program, and other wasteful programs. He also voted to dramatically increase the ceiling on the federal debt. "At a time when the national debt has soared to unsustainable levels, we need concerted action to get government spending under control not the spend, borrow and tax agenda of Senator Bennet and his allies in Congress," said Jonathan Collegio, communications director for Crossroads GPS. "The message of our ad is that Congress needs to start living within its means instead of passing the bill on to future generations.? The issue advocacy ad starts today with a one week buy of $425,000 on network TV stations in Denver and Colorado Springs. The script can be found here, and the spot can be viewed on the Crossroads GPS website, at Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at iacollegio@crossroads more or (202) 559-6424. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19 2010 Contact: Jonathan Collegio iacollegio Crossroads GPS Announces National ?7 in ?1 PR-O3 1? Issues Agenda New conservative issue advocacy group releases "emergency intervention? plan for 2010 and beyond. TON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today in ?11? issues agenda seven key issues that will drive iss WASHING its new "7 mobilizati organizati money in 0 government union jobs, running up massive debts and increase i history,? said Crossroads GPS director Steven Law. ?The aim to co er every major national issue instead, it?s an emergency financial leeding inflicted by Congress, stabilize the economic situai work of ilding a private sector recovery and cleaning up the gover The prog m?s seven issue priorities are: 1. Gua antee Low Tax Rates that Encourage American Economic Grow 0 Stop the Obama tax hike time bomb scheduled to detonate or Reform and simplify the tax system to strengthen America's gl 2. Stop Congress? Reckless Waste of Taxpayer Money End wasteful "stimulus" spending and pork-barrel earmarks Develop fiduciary-quality controls on Congress? budgeting and Cut Congress? ballooning travel budget ressively Attack the National Debt Clean up the nation?s books and set a clear course to pay offt Create a commission process to tackle entitlement rel announced the launch of advocacy and grassroots on activity by Crossroads GPS this year and next. The age da can be found on the n?s recently redesigned website at rg. "While A erica teeters on the edge of a double-dip recession, the bama Congress is shoveling irting with the largest tax ?7 in ?11? agenda doesn?t intervention to stop the tion, and begin the hard nment?s books.? th January 1, 2011 obal competitiveness spending processes he national debt 'orm This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 4. Reform Health Care Responsibly, not Ideologically 0 Call a "time-out" on implementing ObamaCare to protect seniors? and families? health 0 Refocus on patient-centered policies that will lower costs and improve quality through technological innovations 5. End the Bailout Culture 0 Impose a moratorium on government handouts to banks, automakers, labor unions and other politically-connected interests 0 Require full public accounting of disposition of returned TARP and auto bailout funds, as well as how much ?stimulus? and "jobs bill? spending is directly or indirectly funding government salaries and pensions 6. Protect our Borders, Enforce our Laws 0 Stop stalling on implementing a complete American border security system 0 Fix existing laws to ensure legal immigration that benefits Am rica and those who play by the rules 7. Prioritize American Energy Development 0 Block the energy taxes on American families that costly regul tory regimes will impose - Speed up development of American nuclear, fossil fuel, and 0 her energy sources K) "What?s ehind the '7 in ?11? plan is a long-term commitment to pr mote legislative and policy changes that will get our country back on a sound financial and eco omic footing," added Law. "The mission of Crossroads GPS is to build a groundswell of grassro ts support for these policies over the ong haul, not just over the next few months.? Crossroads GPS is using an array of targeting and advocacy tools to dentify and mobilize large numbers of grassroots advocates for the "7 in ?11" issue agenda. ln erested parties can sign up to support the plan at Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legis ative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559- 6424. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 1 NATIONAL ACTION PLAN Guaran - I Stop sched - Refor ee Low Tax Rates that Encour ge American Economic Growth Obama tax hike time bomb led to detonate on January 1, 2011 i and simplify the tax system to stren hen America?s global competitiveness Stop Co ngress? Reckless 'Waste of Taxpayer Money o. End asteful ?stimulus? spending and pork?barrel earmarks - Develop ?duciary-quality controls on Congress? budgeting and spending processes - Cut Congress? ballooning travel budget Aggress ively Attack the National Debt Clean up the nation?s books and set a clear course to pay off the national debt - Create a commission process to tackle entitlement reform ReformLHealth Care Responsibly, not Ideologmcally - Call a to pro Refoc techn tect seniors? and families? health p5 on patient-centered policies that wer costs and improve quality through ological innovations ?time?out? on implementing Obamacare km A End the Bailout Culture Impose a moratorium on government handouts to banks, automakers, labor unions, and other politically-connected interests Require full public accounting of the disp031 tion of returned TARP and auto bailout funds, as well as how much ?stimulus? and ?jc bs bill? spending is directly or indirectly funding government salaries and pensio ns Protect our Borders, Enforce our Laws 'Stop stalling on implementing a complete American border security system Fix existing laws to ensure legal immigration that be ne?ts America and those who play by the rules Prioritize American Energy Development Block the energy taxes on American families that costly regulatory regimes will impose Speed up development of American nuclear, fossil fuel, and other energy sources This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Getting Results on in ?11? tri?e; "Nita . I . cw. HASNEV - r' ., mm?; - comm mom ?y?AttoPtin-y Gama-{ii SENATOR Rt Crossroads GPS is funding informational issue ads, issue research, grassroots phone calling, web?based resources, and numerous other tools to help concerned citizens get the FACTS about the ?7 in ?11?lme Democrats dishonestly :he rich.? (See for example ?45 with 47). 2 1 upper?income taxpayers, Ily middling support (Q16: 8 that voters instantly grasp 5 small business (Q36: 73% This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) raising taxes in the middle of a recession will hurt economc growth (Q37: 79% agree; 19% disagree) I uncertainty over tax rates is hurting our economy and we need tax rates to stay where they are so that employers will start hiring again (Q41: 80% agree; 19% disagree). Public Opinion Strategies will be providing a more detailed repor: on the survey, including crosst analysis, in the near future. This will be followed up by additional message research that will be publicly shared later in the month. In the meantime, please feel free to contact Crossr Dads GPS if you have any questions about the poll or its ?ndings. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR I Dece Conte jacolle Co New WASH organ The is increa part 0 'Uasor rehef Jona? butin Speak houn? Crossr oppos atax This is From Crossr equip legisla For Crossroads GPS MMEDIATE RELEASE nber 14, 2010 ct: Jonathan Collegio 2001 and 2003 tax relief before taxes go up on Janua ition to new tax increases. By an 83?14% margin, voters want to ext ike in 2011. the first major legislative advocacy effort by Crossroads GPS since sting a pro-growth tax policy is a key element of the Crossroads GPS oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co tive issues that will shape our nation's future in the years ahead. This docume nservative Group Launches Radio Ads Ur to Oppose New Tax Increases radio ad urges Rep. Jason Altmire to stand up to Nancy Pelosi and demand a vote on extending the oads GPS last week released a survey of 1000 Americans, which den sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on ti are information, contact Jonathan Collegio at iacollegio@cr055roads ging Rep. Altmire ry 1, 2011. INGTON Crossmads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS), a conserv ive issues advocacy zation, today launched a new radio ad in focusing on he issue of tax increases. sue advocacy advertisement urges Rep. Jason Altmire to defend Pe from new tax ses that are slated to take effect on Jan. 1, 2011 unless Congress ac s. The spot is fa $400,000 effort on radio stations in eleven targeted congression districts nationwide. iAltmire needs to stand up to the liberal House Democratic leaders ip and demand a vote on tax aefore taxes automatically increase on January said Crossroads man Collegio. "Democrats had two years of unchecked power to mak stead waited until the eleventh hour without taking any action. Rep. er Nancy Pelosi not to play politics with taxpayers pocl PS communications director sure taxes didn?t increase, Altmire needs to tell outgoing :etbooks in the eleventh 1onstrated overwhelming and current tax rates to avoid 1e November 2010 elections. "7 in 11? legislative platform. 'nmitted to educating, critical economic and gps.org or (202) 559-6424. nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) This docume December 14, 2010 Conta jacolle Cor New WASH organ The is increa RELEASE Crossroads GPS ct: Jonathan Collegio iservative Group Launches Radio Ads Ur INGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS), a conserva zation, today launched a new radio ad in Kentucky focusing on the i ses that are slated to take effect on Jan. 1, 2011 unless Congress act a $400,000 effort on radio stations in eleven targeted congressional distrii "Rep. relief Jonatl but in outgo hour.? Crossr oppo a tax This is Promi Cross: equip legisla For Chandler needs to stand up to the liberal House Democratic leaders ian Collegio. "Democrats had two years of unchecked power to mak stead waited until the eleventh hour without taking any action. Rep. ng Speaker Nancy Pelosi not to play politics with Kentucky taxpayer oads GPS last week released a survey of 1000 Americans, which den ike in 2011. the first major legislative advocacy effort by Crossroads GPS since >ting a pro-growth tax policy is a key element of the Crossroads GPS oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co tive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. Defore taxes automatically increase on January said Crossroads ition to new tax increases. By an 83?14% margin, voters want to exti i sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on tl ore information, contact Jonathan Collegio at jacollegio@crossroads ing Rep. Chandler to Oppose New Tax Increas 5 radio ad urges Rep. Ben Chandler to stand up to Nancy Pelosi and mand a vote on extending the 2001 and 2003 tax relief before taxes go up on Janua 1, 2011. ive issues advocacy ssue of tax increases. sue advocacy advertisement urges Rep. Ben Chandler to defend Kentuckians from new tax 5. The Kentucky spot is part of :ts nationwide. hip and demand a vote on tax PS communicatiOns director sure taxes didn?t increase, Chandler needs to tell 5 pocketbooks in the eleventh wonstrated overwhelming and current tax rates to avoid 1e November 2010 elections. "7 in 11? legislative platform. nmitted to educating, critical economic and gps.org or (202) 559-6424. ht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR I Dece Cont: jacolle Co Ne organ The is increa a $40 ?Rep. re?ef Jonat but in Speaker Nancy Pelosi not to play politics with California taxpayers pocketl Cross oppo- a tax This i. Prom Cross equip legisla For This docume Crossroads GPS RELEASE Tiber 14, 2010 ct: Jonathan Collegio :gio@crossroad52ps.org Oppose New Tax Increase radio ad urges Rep. Jim Costa to stand up to Nancy Pelosi and den 2001 and 2003 tax relief before taxes go up on Janua INGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS), a conserve zation, today launched a new radio ad in California focusing on the sue advocacy advertisement urges Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.-20) to de ses that are slated to take effect on Jan. 1, 2011 unless Congress ac1 3,000 effort on radio stations in eleven targeted congressional distri Costa needs to stand up to the liberal House Democratic leadership before taxes automatically increase on January said Crossroads wan Collegio. "Democrats had two years of unchecked power to mal stead waited until the eleventh hour without taking any action. Rep roads GPS last week released a survey of 1000 Americans, which der ition to new tax increases. By an 83?14% margin, voters want to ext ~like in 2011. the first major iegislative advocacy effort by Crossroads GPS since sting a pro-growth tax policy is a key element of the Crossroads GPS roads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co ping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on tl tive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. ore information, contact Jonathan Collegio at iacollegio@crossroad nservative Group Launches Radio Ads Urging Rep. Costa to 5 land a vote on extending the ry 1, 2011. tive issues advocacy 'ssue of tax increases. fend Californians from new tax .5. The California spot is part of :ts nationwide. and demand a vote on tax BPS communications director sure taxes didn?t increase, Costa needs to tell outgoing )ooks in the eleventh hour.? nonstrated overwhelming and current tax rates to avoid he November 2010 elections. ?7 in 11" legislative platform. mmitted to educating, 1e critical economic and sgps.org or (202) 559-6424. nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR I Janua WASI- Unior Presic finan: re: \3 Crossroads GPS VIMEDIATE RELEASE ry 25, 2011 (202) anticompetitive policies. lent?s rhetoric with his anticompetitive regulatory agenda and urge :ial industry rulemakings in his economic regulatory review. admimistration," said Steven Law, president of American Crossroads. "No spenc are pl Since rules Bill Cl Belov comp about Oba and ing on 'competitiveness? can break the hammerlock that President Jtting on job creation and economic growth.? inton. competitiveness, he?d start with reversing course on these: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), enacted new information reporting requirement that may present signif apply to businesses of all sizes, charities and other tax-exempt or entities. These would include, as reflected in data, 26 million four million corporations, two million corporations, three mill This docume CO iacollegic As President Obama talks about making America more c< address tonight, center-right advocacy group Crossroads GPS urges al competitiveness agenda would be for President Obama to put the 2009, the Obama Administration is responsible for more than 130 and regulations, a 40 percent surge from the annual rates under pre I are just a few of Obama?s regulatory policies which, if reversed, wc etition and a better environment for both small and large businesse aCare?s burdensome new requirement on 1099 tax forms: Some A onprofits face new byzantine paperwork requirements due to the 0 According to the IRS Office of the Taxpayer Advocate, at lRS.gov Jonathan Collegio 559-6424 i@americancrossroads.org Crossroads GPS Prebuttal on Competitiveness Obama?s rhetoric on competitiveness con?icts with his admini stration?s bureaucratic, ampetitive in his State of the viewers to compare the him to include health care and brakes on his own amount of new government Dbama?s regulatory agencies conomically significant new sidents George W. Bush and uld immediately foster more 5. If Mr. Obama is serious l0 million businesses, charities, bamaCare legislation: see pages 9?10): provision in in March of {2010], added 3 ant administrative challenges I to taxpayers and the IRS. in particular, businesses will have to issfe Forms 1099 for goods purchased after 2011, regardless of the corporate form of the ve dor. The new reporting burden, particularly as it falls on small businesses, may turn out compared with any resulting improvement in tax compliance. to be disproportionate as The PPACA provision would ganizations, and government ion-farm sole proprietorships, on partnerships, two million nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) EPA power lob lo 20,00( Oba Crossr equip legisla Jonatl This docume agenZEs, and programs, and will likely generate more than 30,000 pages i will irr farming businesses, one million charities and other tax?exempt or more than 100,000 federal, state, and local government entities. This new requirement has generated a great deal of concern because of its potential to creai administrative burdens for businesses, vendors, and the ("National Taxpayer Advocate Report to Congress 2011,? lRS.gov, ganizations, and probably lagulators Gone Wild: The administration?s anti-energy regulatory a: generation, with 29 new regulations and 172 major policy rules: genda has all but stopped new "The scale of the EPA's current assault is unprecedented, yet it ha scrutiny. Since Mr. Obama took office, the agency has proposed 0 regulations and 172 major policy rules. This surge already outpace entire first term?when the EPA had just been handed broad new revamp of air pollution laws. A case study in the Administr the EPA's recent tightening of air?quality standards for sulfur diox by the $02 rule and similar rule?makings has resulted in a near-toi al freeze on EPA permits, imposing a de facto project moratorium that will last for the next 18 months at minimum. North Dakota, Texas, Louisiana, South Dakota and Nevada are already sr. ing the EPA because of the restrictions they now face on their "ability to permit new sources or expand existing sources," and many more states are expected to join them? ("The EPA atorium,? Wall Street Journal, November 22, 2011) 5 received almost no public rfina?lized 29 major the Clinton Administration's powers under the 1990 ator Lisa Jackson?s] method is The uncertainty created 5525 and higher energy prices because of Obama?s offshore drilling restrictions: More than workers are unemployed or underemployed due to regulations on offshore drilling: "Because the Interior Department stopped issuing permits after BP well blew out in 2010, drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has ground to a halt, with 33 rigs idl d, a decline of $1.8 billion in spending by oil drillers, and 23,000 workers unemployed or uncle mployed. ("Obama Approaches Regulations Backwards," Rea/ClearMarkets.com, Jan ary 20, 2011) Care's 159 new boards and bureaucracies: ObamaCare includes at least 159 new offices, )f regulations, many of which pact businesses and America?s health care sector in numerous ways: "ObamaCare includes 159 new offices, agencies, and programs. Tl in the ObamaCare legislation 3,267 times. "Fees" and "Penalty" 0 times. The 2,700-page ObamaCare legislation will likely generat regulations and guidelines. More than 700 new regulators have rules. Over 17,000 new agents will enforce new purchasing mandates, income limits, fees, and penalties. Each new agency define and restrict choice.? ("Health Reform: Going Forward or Ba September 28, 2010) re word "secretary" shows up ?Penalties? show up 450 a over 30,000 pages of een hired to write the new andates, administrative ll write rules and guidelines to ckward," The Daily Caller, oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on ti tive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. Fo ran Collegio at or (202) 559-6424. 'nmitted to educating, re critical economic and more information, contact ht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroa ds GPS Launches New Issue Ads in 22 US. House Districts itionwide Page 1 of 3 PR-23 Cro U.S ebruar Radio a path, w] FOR 11V ebruar Contact . in 22 http://wv This docume ssroads GPS Launches New I .House Districts Nationwide ssue Ads in 22 23, 201 1 By Crossroads GPS ds center on the budget, supporting Republicans for putting the country on the right ?scal 1ile holding Democrats accountable for their votes to continue 1 'eckless Washington spending. RELEASE 23, 201 1 Jonathan Collegio NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today launched new issue radio ads S. House districts around the country. The Member-speci?c ads take Democrats to task for 2/29/2012 ht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroa 5 GPS Launches New Issue Ads in 22 US. House Districts Nationwide Page 2 of 3 continu' the failed Obama/Pelosi spending policies, while buttressing Republicans in swing districts who too tough votes last week in support of the leadership. The iss advocacy ads start today in all US. House districts and will each run through next . The ad buy totals more than $450,000. ?The ne Congress was elected to deal with the ?scal mess left by the Pelosi?Obama spending spree over th past two years,? said Steven Law, director of Crossroads GPS. ?One of our t0p priorities this year is use educational spots to frame the issue debate for congressional action on reining in spendin blocking job-killing regulations and dismantling ObamaCare, and we identi?ed the Preside t?s Day recess as a key in?ection point in the national debate.? The me bers with ads in their districts are listed below, along with the total amount of the buy in the district. he spots are also linked. - p. Jim Costa (D CA-20) ($23,880) gRUSde ls - Rjep. Leonard Boswell (D IA-03) ($20,065) - p. Joe Donnelly (D IN-02) ($15,735) .iOlbY - Rep. Ben Chandler (D ($6,675) - Rep. Tim Walz (D ($15,000) - Rep. Martin Heinrich (D ($7,875) .Voutube . 8Rn7duF r~ - Rep. Tim Bishop (D ($63,123) 00 - Rep. Bill Owens (D NY-23.) ($22,305) - Rep. Mark Critz (D PA-12) ($30,000) - Rep. Jim Matheson (D UT-02) ($37,366) 111 qus ep. Mike Michaud (D ME-02) ($13,000) ep. Rick Larsen (D ($18,000) ep Bob Dold (R ($19,797) 1 ep. Chip Cravaack (R MN-08) ($8,670) ep. Jon Runyan (R NJ-03.) ($62,880) ep. Robert Hurt (R ($8,114) ep. Sean Duffy (R WI-07) ($19,686) ep. David McKinley (R ($12,325) ep. Quico Canseco (R TX-23) ($10,000) I EWE ue?ads-in-22-u-s-h. .. 2/29/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroac Launches New Issue Ads in 22 US. House Districts Nationwide Page 3 of 3 ?x 0 Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler (R WA-03) ($12,000) ht . - Rc?. Lou Barletta (R 1) ($12,000) - Rep. Frank Guinta (R NH-02) ($12,000) ht Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is; committed to educating, equippingi and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s ?lture in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at mollegio??crossro or (202) 559-6424. Paid for biy Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 2/29/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroad 8 Launches New Nationwide Issue Ad on Government En 1ployee Unions Page 1 of 3 PR-24 Cr Iss ii March 9 Ad on Government Employ 2011 By Crossroads GPS New TV and sup] democrz spot ?The System? urges President Obama to stop siding with aort government union reform; Crossroads GPS president calls Loy-3! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2011 Contact Jonathan Collegio iacollegio@crossroadsgos.org http://wvs ssroads GPS Launches New Nationwide ee Unions big government union bosses system ?a threat to 2/29/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroa 5 GPS Launches New Nationwide Issue Ad on Government ployee Unions Page 2 of 3 WASH GTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroad GPS) today launched a new nationw de ad that exposes how government unions protect their pay a bene?ts by backing 5 who give them everything they want at the expense of tax ayers. second issue ad, entitled ?The System,? starts Wednesday ming, March 9, 2011 and will ne week with a $750,000 nationwide buy on CNBC, CNN an ox News Channel. It can be viewed ere. ?The de ate we?re seeing in Wisconsin and around the country is not st about public employees or unions it?s about a system where politicians and government unions have scratched each other?s backs a the expense of unsuspecting taxpayers,? said Steven Law, president of Crossroads GPS. ?The result 0 this vicious circle of in?uence is bloated government budgets, unsustainable public debt, wastefu 1y expensive personnel costs, and virtually insolvent pension plans. This isn?t just a ?nancial proble it?s a threat to democracy.? The ad uotes liberal US. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass. 08), President Barack Obama, and Nation Education Association general counsel Bob Chanin, to demonstrate that bureaucrat unions work in the interest of unions, not the general public, by helping elect public of?cials that negotiate favorab contracts for them. Law continued: ?President Obama owns this issue because he decided to appoint himself as referee and because he is part of the system: getting massive political support from unions and then giving them what they want.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and 3 legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559-6424. Paid fo by Crossroads GPS. 2/29/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Launches New Online Platform Wikicountability.org tc Page 1 of 3 PR-25 Crossroads GPS Launches New Online Platform Wikicountability.org to Crowd- Source Obama Administration Data March 23, 2011 By Crossroads GPS New wiki site allows individuals, organizations and journalists to uplo 2d information obtained from 01A requests, and search all documents uploaded to site. WASH new ini Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today launched a major tiative and online platform, Wikicountabilityorg, which is designed to crowd-source informs tion gleaned from Freedom of Information Act (F OIA) requests and other public documents by organizations, individuals and journalists. The wiki site will facilita te ef?cient sharing of public information about the Obama Administration, as well as spotlight violations of FOIA by the Obama Administration. This docume 2/29/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Launches New Online Platform Wikjcountabilityorg to Crowd-Source Page 2 of 3 The new initiative is designed to make federal departments and agencies more accountable to the public. Groups and individuals will be able to upload their own FOIA requests and responses to the website, creating a national clearinghouse for data concerning the Obama Administration. Thousands of pages of information from the Departments of Labor and HHS have already been uploaded to the site, and Crossroads is encouraging other groups and individuals to upload their own FOIA information to the site as well. ?President Obama?s record on OIA doesn?t come anywhere near his lofty rhetoric,? said Steven Law, president of Crossroads GPS. ?This new wiki site uses the power of online communities and individuals to hold President Obama and his appointees accountable for complying with federal open- records aws.? The site is also designed to spotlight the Obama Administration?s dismal record of compliance with OIA with a special section devoted to unful?lled 01A requests. Some news breaking from the launch of Wikjcountabilityorg, and documents already on the site: - The Aridy Grif?th ad promoting Obamacare last year cost taxpayers $3 .66 million including $404,003 in production costs according to records obtained from HHS in an 01A request earlier this year. - Labor Secretary Hilda Solis met with union bosses or attended their events on more than 40 separate occasior from February 2009-January 2010. 0 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head Elizabeth Warren made time for meals and meetings with far-left anti-business journalists such as American Prosp ect?s Bob Kuttner, Mother 3 Jones? David Corn, and DailyKos.com?s Markos Moulitsas. - Among literally dozens of unful?lled FOIA requests by the Obama Administration: the Department of Education has yet to offer any response to a February 2010 OIA request for Education See. Arne Duncan?s schedule and travel vouchers. To generate action on outstanding OIA requests, Crossroads GPS today also ?led a lawsuit against the US. Department of Health and Human Services to force the release of information, requested under the Freedom of Information Act, concerning Obamacare waiver requests. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559-6424. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Wikicountal Main From Wikic Welcome to Wikicountal of?cial dOCl CrossroadsC obtained You must re Wikicountal information Jility Page ountability Wikicountability. )ility is a repository for Freedom of Information Act reques [ments This wiki is community contributed and community founded for the purpos sugh FOIA and other important reports, documents and ana gister to be a contributor. To register, please email info@cr )ility?s policy not to solicit or knowingly accept for publicai that is classified, legally privileged or subject to the establi: FOIA (http: The Wiki Spotlight highlights noteworthy discoveries from documents Contents 3 I 1 Pending Requests I 2 Documents I 3 The'most transparent administration in history'? I 4 Getting started Pending Requests I View a list of pending FOIA requests. Documents I View Documents Received. I View a list of Other Reports and Documents. 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I Project of Crossroads K1 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Documents Received - Wikicountability ?x Documents Received From Wikicountability 4Re Contents 1 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 2 Department of Commerce 3 Department of Education 5 Department of Health and Human Services 6 Department of Labor 7 Department of Transportation 8 Of?ce of Science and Technology Policy quests to the Department of Energy Consumer Financial Protection Bureau I Pay and Travel of Elizabeth Warren 3 Department of Commerce I Sched Depart] I Sched RequeSl I Cathy Depart] Amer CMS CMS Cross Funds ule and Travel of Department of Commerce Secretary Gary nent of Education ule and Travel of Department of Education Secretary Arne ts to the Department of Energy Zoi Communications with Serious Materials, Inc. nent of Health and Human Services icans for Limited Government HHS PHS Act Section 2711 ?Medicare and the New Health are Law What it Means fc Cost of Andy Grif?th Medicare Ad roads GPS HHS PHS Act Section 2711 Waivers Request (s received under the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Locke Duncan Waivers Request >r You? Costs till pending) Page 1 of 2 jar 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.orgj) Documents Received - Wikicountability Departn I Sched1 I Highl Departn Of?ce olfiScience and Technology Policy I Retrieved nient of Labor 11:6 and Travel of Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Soli toad Contracting Initiative nient of Transportation Iigh Speed Rail Cost/Bene?t Analyses Request FOIA request Page 2 012 (pending appeal). I This I This I Pr age was last modi?ed on 19 March 2012, at 09:56. age has been accessed 278 times. ?eet of Crossroads 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretser? .25.. E's-gs? 3-3. i'ig's. ;l Other Report Other From Wikicc This page co mission of pt 5 and Documents - Wikicountability Reports and Documents untability ntains reports and documents not obtained through OIA, tblicly sharing information. I Goven Missi I Senat (http:/ 9f84?2 Overl$ping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragme 1ment Accountability Of?ce, List of Selected Federal Progr gao. gov/assets/ 1 00/ 973 37.pdf) Tom Coburn, Help Wanted: How Federal Job Training Pr 69463c51a7d) Page 1 of 1 ut that are relevant to our ams That Have Similar or ?1th Across Government ograms are Failing Workers rile__id=9f1 e1249-a5 cd-42aa- I Senators Tom Coburn and John McCain, Stimulus Checkup: A clqoser look at 100 projects funded by the (http:/ bd97-c I Comm Politic Retrieved title=Other_l American Recovery and Reinvestment Act lf57b39ed872) ittee on Oversight and Government Reform, A New Era of a1 Staff at DHS Interfered with the FOIA Process 1m 13" 1.pdf) Openness? How and Why I This I This I Pr: age was last modi?ed on 21 March 2012, at 12:28. age has been accessed 137 times. Dject of Crossroads This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) 5/9/2012 Transparency Accountability - Wikicountability Transparency Accountability From Wikicc untability Page 1 of 2 "President 0 bama has committed to making his administration the most open and transparent in history" ?The White House January 20 2009 Holding The White House Accountable I Politico reports 4cdc-9a02-4da77f49e252.htm1) "It's been a bit of a lonely vigil lately for Mark Knoller of CBS News. Obama?s fundraisers -- so far with no luck. Obama last week had six fundraisers on the road, and only two were open to radio and TV coverage. our were open only to the print pooler." At the White House and on Twitter, he?s pushing for wider press access to President I ?The Obama administration frequently describes itself as the most transparent in history. Reporters working with limited and often shrinking access ave a different View." According to the Daily Caller s-oversight-and-clout?shrink- under- obama/#ixzle4th1ET) "Two years after the departure President George W. Bush, ite House has still not appointed 12 of the mandated 69 ag ncy Inspectors General, and is leavin open slots at several scandal-plagued agencies, including he departments of justice, labor and ur an development" Despit pledges to release all White House visitor logs online, ?th logs routinely omit or cloud key de ails about the identity of visitors, whom they met with and the nature of their visits. The logs en include the names of people who never showed up. The are critical gaps that raise doubt about the records? historical accuracy and utility in helpin the public understand White House operations, from social events to meetings on key policy bates." according to this Politic story tml) . Some additional 1nfo ation on this "transparency" from the article: I "If this is transparency, who needs it?? said Steven Aftergo d, director of the project on overnment secrecy at the Federation of American Scientis 3. He called the White House isitor logs 'very thin gruel.'? I 'The White House agreed to release the data only as a resul of settling a lawsuit" I 'It?s difficult to assess whether a major Obama campaign edge to limit the in?uence of obbyists in his administration has been kept, or if big dono have been given ready access 0 the White House, which Obama said during his campaig would not happen once he took ffice." I 'Another practice calling into question the veracity of the legs: Junior White House staff embers routinely list themselves as the 'visitee,' or person being Visited, when in fact the isitor has arrived to see someone higher up the chain of command." I This plosive report ustice-department-only- This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) select' detail how the Obama administration is playing favorites with transparency. Organizations and indivi uals sympathetic to the administration receive the documents they've requested well within the le al 20 day window, while right of center groups and individuals have to wait months for a respo se, if they receive one at all. 5/ 9/ 20 1 2 TranSparenc I The Vi meetir of age I TheL foia?tr about I The campz Congressman Darrell Issa's Quest for Information 3 agenc Retrieved fr title=Transp I This a requei Rep. I Accountability - Wikicountability Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) wrote this letter 1 response to the article above. lashington Post reports 1/03/1 ncies [are] meeting Obama?s OIA- request goals". Read the Knight Foundation Study Chart summarizing Obama FOIA data A Times reports that the Obama Administratior its policy to be more open. "The December 2009 directive requires every agency to tak open their operations up to the public. But the White House Budget blacked?out entire pages of some e-mails between how to apply the new openness rules, and it blacked-out on respond to request for information about the transpare aily Caller highlights political interferq Lign arm, Organizing For America. "New emails and testimony from Department of Homeland Papoi reveal that a former Obama campaign staffer repeater redact portions of 'politically sensitive? documents, as well were already publicly available." rticle from the Wall Street Journal shows hor ssa's (R-CA) investigations into the FOIA process. Apparer ies?. It's worth noting that Issa's February 15th deadline was om . Page that "barely half m/201 1 is even censoring its emails immediate, speci?c steps to Of?ce of Management and ederal employees discussing 3 e-mail discussing how to ncy directive." :nce with FOIA by the Obama Security FOIA of?cer Catherine 11y asked Papoi and her team to is portions of documents that democrats?warn-issa-your?foia? Democrats are trying to sti?e itly transparency will "swamp . not met. I This; I This; I PI This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) age was last modi?ed on 21 March 2012, at 13:20. age has been accessed 182 times. oject of Crossroads 5/9/2012 Obama Administration FOIA Violations - Wikicountability Page 1 of 1 Obama Administration FOIA Viollations From Wikicc untability Unanswered Requests Per the FOIA guidelines, requests must be answered within 20 days. The requests below are still pending after the 20 day deadline has passed. 2010 I Revocation of the T-l Rule, Submitted August 12, 2010 I Revocation of LM-30, Submitted August 12, 2010 I Department of Labor Online Enforcement Database from ASP, EBSA, OASAM, OFCCP, OSEC, OSHA, SOL, WHD. Submitted August 12, 2010 I Requests from Labor Union Organizations for an Executive Order from the OLC and OMB, Submitted August 12, 2010 I High Road Contracting Initiative, Submitted August 12, 2010 I Amerizans for Limited Government HHS PHS Act Section 2711 Waivers Request, Submitted November 1, 2010 I Crossroads GPS HHS PHS Act Section 2711 Waivers Request, Submitted January 7, 2011 I FRA High Speed Rail Cost/Bene?t Analyses Request, Submitted February 17, 2011 Retrieved from I This page was last modi?ed on 22 February 2012, at 15:49. I This page has been accessed 87 times. I Project of Crossroads iolations 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) Crossroad 5 GPS Sues Obama Administration Over Failure to Release Obamacare Waiver Page 1 of 3 Cro Ove Doc March 2 Crossro: of infarn from 0b WASHI nonpro? Health and Human Services (HHS) in the United States District Court over the http://ww This docume ssroads GPS Sues Obama Administration Failure to Release Obamacare Waiver uments 3, 2011 By Crossroads GPS 2613 GPS ?les lawsuit against US. Department of Health and tation concerning entities that have requested and received, or amacare requirements. uman Services to force release been rejected for, waivers Today, a law ?rm representing Crossroads Grassroo conservative issue advocacy organization, ?led a lawsuit agai. ts Policy Strategies (GPS), a the US. Department of or the District of Columbia, department?s repeated failure to comply with the Freedom of Information Act by providing 2/29/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroa GPS Sues Obama Administration Over Failure to Release Obamacare Waiver Page 2 of 3 informa ion about the department?s granting of waivers from the Patienit Protection and Affordable Health ct, also known as Obamacare. The law uit seeks judicial enforcement of a OIA request for ?any and all memoranda, guidance, directiv s, instructions and other documents relating to the criteria to be applied by HHS in decidin whether to grant or deny applications for waiver of the annual limit requirements? ordered by the bamacare law. ?The amacare waiver program has all the same ?aws as the underlying law: unfettered government deral bureaucrats picking winners and loses, and the appearance, if not the reality, of to political cronies,? said Steven Law, president of Crossroads GPS. ?Until President Obama 5 willing to grant the entire country a waiver from Obamacare, his Administration needs to come cl an on how they decide who wins and losers in the waiver lotte ry.? Crossro ds GPS submitted its FOIA request to HHS on January 7, 201] and HHS acknowledged its receipt the request on January 11, 2011. After repeated attempts by letter, phone, email and fax to generat action on the request, no action has been taken, despite the 20 day statutory limit on ful?lling FOIA quests. As of arch 6, more than 1,000 waivers have been given to organizations granting a one-year exemption from Obamacare coverage requirements. Dozens of other waiver requests have been denied, out without the government adequately disclosing the reasoning or process behind the waiver process. Large numbers of waivers have been granted by HHS to labor unions, many of which strongly supported passage of Obamacare and have made signi?cant pc litical contributions to the President. 3 Both the OIA request and lawsuit were ?led by the law firm Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP, on behalf of Crossroads GPS. Crossro ids GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559-6424. l/ 03/ crossroads? .. 2/29/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Sll? 11 Washington, D.C. 20004, VION J. TORRES LEWIS BOCKIUS LLP ll1' Avenue, N.W. Plaintiff, COMPLAINT FOR v. DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIV RELIEF U.SS. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Case: 1 :1 1 ?cv-00601 200 Independence AVenue, S.W. ETIChard 20201? Description: FOlA/Privacy Act Defendant.S.C. 552 As gmunds therefore, Plaintiff alleges as fol HP: located at 1 Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. presentation of clients in various labor and employment matters, I'vcs FOIA requests on federal, state and local government agencies Plaintiff Simon J. Torres brings this action against Defendant :1 Human Services to compel compliance with the Freedor JURISDICTION AND VENUE l. The Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to d28 U.S.C. 1331. 2. Venue is proper in this district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. PARTIES 3. Plaintiff is an individual attorney with the law ?rm of 11668879311 U.S. Department of Health of Information Act, 5 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(B) 1391(6). Morgan, Lewis Bockius, 20004. In the course ofhis time to time Plaintiff entities and offices. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) hea p0 (att ins intt grant or deny applications for waiver of the annual limit requirements Set 0th req but let! req acl nu dic -. n?l- 0 This docume e. 4. Defendant HHS is an agency of the United States Gov: dquartered at 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC. session, custody and control of records to which Plaintiff seeks ac: STATEMENT OF FACTS 5. On January 7, 2011, Plaintiff sent a FOIA request to th ached hereto as Exhibit 1), seeking access to: ?any and all memora auctions and other documents whether electronic or written and i :rnally or externally relating to the criteria to be applied by HHS :lating to the approval, denial or consideration of applications for uirements of PHS Act Section 2711 by an applicant with 1,000 or I not limited to any letters submitted to HHS in support of or agains ers submitted by members of the United States Congress, state of? 6. The request was sent by facsimile and was successfully 7. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. HHS was requi uest within twenty (20) working days, or on or before February 7, 8. By letter dated January 12, 2011 (attached hereto as Ea mowledged its receipt of the request on January 1 l, 2011 and assig nber. While HHS stated that the request would be processed ?as e: not give a speci?c time by which it would respond or otherwise in Plaintiff's request. Ix) $688793] ll :rnment and is 20201 . Defendant has 2088. FOIA Of?ce of HHS nda, guidance, directives, ahether distributed in deciding whether to of the Public Health vices Act (the Act?) Section 271 and ?any and all memoryanda, notes, letters and er documents whether electronic or written and whether distribuned internally or externally Jaiver of the annual limit nore enrollees, including waiver, such as any cials or local of?cials.? transmitted. red to respond to Plaintiff? 2011. hibit 2), HHS ned the request a case rpeditiously as possible?, it dicate any actual issues nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) tele Pla wit it Gar?eld Daley, who explained that the request was being 9. On February 2, 2011, Plaintiff spoke with HHS FOIA Of?cer Bob Eckert by phone to inquire about the status of the request. Mr. Eckert said that he would look into .nti??s request and call Plaintiff back. On February 4, 2011, Plaintiff spoke by telephone internally reassigned to another Ill-{S component due to the transfer of Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight to the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services tha her contact information, but did not provide any further informatic Eckert?s February 9 letter to inquire about the status of his request. Pl transferred to a voicemail box that was full and would not permit Plait asking for further infermation and for someone to contact him about tra asi tel wc .l CMS would directly respond to Plaintiff?s request. By February 5 etc as Exhibit 3), Mr. Eckert noti?ed Plaintiff of the transfer of the 10. On February 28, 201 1, Plaintiff called CMS at the tele; 1. On March 1, 2011, Plaintiff again called CMS at the te . Eckert?s February 9 letter to inquire about the status of his reques nsferred to a voicemail box that was full and would not permit Plai :ing for further information and for someone to contact him about l2. On two separate occasions on March 8, 2011= Plaintiff luest. Each time, Plaintiff?s call was again transferred to a voicema lUid not permit Plaintiff to leave a message asking for further inform ntact him about his request. (CMS), a component of S. Mr. Garfield indicated that Plaintiff would receive written noti?cation of the transfer and J, 2011 letter (attached request to CMS and of as to the request?s status. ihO?C number listed on Mr. aintift?s call was itiff to leave a message is request. Iephone number listed on Plaintiff?s call was again 'ttiff to leave a message is request. again called CMS at the ephone number listed on Mr. Eckert?s February 9 letter to inquire about the status of his il box that was full and nation and for someone to :llatr This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 13. On March 11, 201 1, Plaintiff faxed a letter to FOIA of?ce (attached hereto as Exhibit 4) in which he requested an immediate response to his request. in the letter, Plaintiff noted that more than two months had passed since his January 7, 2011 request and chronicled his unSuccessful attempts to reach CMS about the request. 14. in his March 1 l, 201 1 letter, Plaintiff reiterated FOIA obligations and why his needfor the requested information was crucial and time-sensitive: ?As 1 explained in my January 7, 2011 request letter, the need for the requested information is immediate, eSpecialiy now that the number of waivers approved by HHS has exceeded 1,000 (including more than 826 approved waivers in the past three months). Indeed, according to Hl?lES?s website, HHS appears to have posted 126 new approved waivers last Friday alone. And, just this week Secretary Kathleen Sebelius touted waivers as a commitment by the present Administration to promote ?exibility with respect to the new healthcare laws. See Press Release, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Obama Administration Takes New Steps to Support innovation, Em power States (Mar. 10, 2011). Secretary Sebelius's announcement was in conjunction with a pro posed rule regarding a procedural framework for submission and review of initial applications for a Waiver for State innovation. interested parties will have 60 days from this upcoming MC nday to comment. The information on PHS Section 271 1 Act waivers may prove invaluable in helping interested parties to formulate comments on the prOposed rule concerning State innovation Waivers.? 15. To date, no one from CMS has responded to Plaintiffs March 11, 2011 letter. 16. On March 15, 20] 1, Plaintiff again called CMS at the telephone number listed on Mr. Eckert?s February .9 letter to inquire about the status of his reques . Plaintiff?s call was again tra isferred to a. voicernail box that was full and would not permit Plaintiff to leave a message 01? 166887931J This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) ask Mr tr DJ sta No responsive to the request, demonstrate that responsive records will 'uiuired by 5 U.S.C. and by failing to demonstrate 1 17. On March 21, 201 1, Plaintiff again called CMS at the . Eckert?s February 9 letter to inquire about the status of his reques isferred to a voicemail box. This time, Plaintiff was able to leave tus of his request and for someone to contact him as soon as possil: 18. To date, no one from CMS has responded to Plaintiff: has anyone from CMS otherwise reSponded to his FOIA request. 19. As of the date of this Complaint, HHS has failed to intift? that it will not produce responsive records. 20. Because HHS failed to comply with the time limit set or extend that time limit pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6 COUNT I (Violation of the Freedom of Infermation Act, 5 91 22. Defendant has violated FOIA by failing to produce an% :ords responsive to Plaintiff? 3 January 7, 201] request within the tv pensive to this same request are exempt from production. 23. Plaintiff is being irreparany harmed by reason of Defe :l 'will continue to be irreparany harmed unless Defendant is comp: r6588793ll l- 5 Plaintiff realleges paragraphs 1-20 as fully stated herein. ing for further information and for someone to contact him about his request. elephone number listed on t. Plaintiff? 3 call was again a message asking about the 1e. 3 March 21, 201 1 message. >duce any records produced or inform ?orth in 5 U.S.C. Plaintiff is deemed to ve exhausted any and all administrative remedies with respect to his FOIA request, pursuant to 3.0. 552) and all non?exempt enty (20) day time period hat any withheld records ndant?s violation of FOIA :lled to conform its conduct This docume nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) to the requirements of the law. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court: (1) declare Defendant?s failure to comply with to be unlawful; (2) order Defendant to search for and produce any and all non-exempt records responsive to Plaintiff?s anuary 7, 201 1 request; (3) enjoin Defendant from continuing to withhold any and all non?exempt records responsive to the request; (4) grant Plaintiff an award ofattorney?s fees and other litigaion costs reasonably incurred in this action pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and (5) grant Plaintiff such other rel ef as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: March 23, 2011 Respectfully submitted, Simon J. Torres, No. 973898 ?3 - MORGAN, LEWI BOCKIUS LLP 1111 Avenue, NW Washington, DC. 20004 Telephone: 202.739.3000 Facsimile: 202.739 3001 Email: storres@mor ganlcwiscom DB 166887931 1 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) :1 3 EXHIBIT 1 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resbonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) lite-r92: 1. Lewis 8: Bottles LLF iil?: Washi Tel: 232.739.3000 Fax: 202.739.300'2 . Simcn Joseph Torres Assocale 202.7 Jam ary 7, 2011 BY Mr. Freedom of Information Of?cer Uni Mary E. Switzer Building, Room 2221 330 p: Re: Dear Mr. Eckert: Pur. respectfully request the following documents from ?les maintained by Dep mai shington, DC. 20201 Avenue. NW Igtcm. DC 20004 rnorganlewisrom i956? FACSIMILE (202) 690-8320 Robert Eckert .ed States Department of Health and Human Services FOIA Of?ce Street, SW. Freedom of Information Act Reguest want to the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552 1. Any and all mernoranda, guidance, directives, instructions and Act?) Section 2711. or consideration of applications for waiver of the annual limit I submitted by members of the United States Congress, state off] 562936l9.l Morgan Iewis LOUNSELORS . AT LAW et. seq, as amended, we the United States artment of Health and Human Services including but not limited to ?les ntained by Of?ce of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight: other documents whether electronic or written and whether distributed internally or externally relating to the criteria to be applied by HHS in deciding whether to grant or deny applications for waiver of the annual limit requirements of the Public Health Services Act (the Any and all memoranda, notes, letters and other documents whether electronic or written and whether distributed internally or externally relating to the approval, denial equirements of PHS Act Section 271 by an applicant with 1,000 or more enrollees, including but not limited to any letters submitted to HHS in support of or against waiver, such as any letters cials or local of?cials. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Mr. Jan Page As I som base We seart exce You (202 (20) requ be be (1001. Res; Simt DBIIG Robert Eckert ary 7, 2011 2 squired by please provide redacted copies of documents if tl 3 information which is subject to a eXemptio-n. If any docum on a exemption, please explain the basis of such full withh will assume ?nancial responsibility for all necessary charges incun and duplication of ?les. Please contact me in advance at (202) 7 ed $3 00. prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Please contact me 739-5617 if you are unable to fully process and respond to this re day response period provided for by the FOIA or if you have any est. Although we believe our re3ponse is very narrowly targeted sc rovided in the 20-day response period, if some but not all of the rec "ovided in the 20?day response period, please provide a partial reSp lectfully submitted, )n Torres 5298M 9.l ments that are available. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Morgan lewis AT LAW 1e dowment contains cuts are fully withheld olding. ed, including costs of the 39-5617 if the cost will as soon as possible at quest Within the twenty [nestions related to this that a full re3ponse can [u ested documents cannot onse with those I This docume it was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) This documen EXHIBIT 2 twas obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Dem This You proc you Will? pro't chat If y: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH .5: HUMAN SERVICES Of?ce of the Secretary Requester: ges may be substantial. 330 Street, SW. Washington, DC 20201 will acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of information request has been assigned a case number based on the date of its essed as eXpeditiously as possible. The actual processing time will request and whether sensitive records, voluminous records, exten. other HHS components or other executive branch agencies are if? ide a direct response to you. There may be a charge for those recor Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts Di Office of the Assistant Secretary for Pub Switzer Building, Room 2206 January 12 Washington, D.C. 20201 2011 request dated January 1 l, 201 l. *eceipt in this of?ce and is being depend on the complexity of tive search, and/or consultation 'olved. These agencies will ds and, in some cases, the )u have any questions, please call (202) 690-7453 refer to case number 201 vision lic Affairs JAN i- LEWIS 81 LLP 3t seems, is This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) This documen EXHIBIT 3 uni.- I. . . antiwar twas obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 8: HUMAN SERVICES Of?ce of the Secretary ase "1'1 ebruary 9, 201 irnon Torres lorgan Lewis ll] Ave, NW lashington, 20004 4H7UJ Dear Mr. Torres: Your Freedom of Information Act request of January I l, 20] 1, has i other component within the Department of Health and Human Se ganizational transfer of the Office of Consurner Information and I Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS). herefore, your request is now being coordinated by CMS, which 11. Should you have questions about your request, please forward reedom of lnfomation Of?ce enters for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) o?rth Building, Room 500 Security Boulevard altimore, MD 21244 10-786-5353 Washington, D.C. 20201 aeen reassigned to vices due to an nsurance Oversight to ill respond directly to .hem to: FEB MORGAN. QI/Privacy Acts Division f?ce of Public Affairs RECEIVED h? 1 [bit l3 8t This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) B1 4 EXHI This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) Morgar 1' Tel: 2 Fax: 2( Assocla 202.739 storres@ March BY Fr Freedc Center Unitec North 7500 Baltirn Re: Dear This le docum U.S.C. More anythir nsob? have as disc that Hi by Mar For yor. DR 116(1336 Simon? Torres . Lewis a Bockius LLP ennsyivania Avenue, NW gton, DC 20004 2.7393600 2.739.300! organtewis.com 5617 MorganLewis.com 11,2011 - (410) 786-0474 am of Information Of?ce for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) States Department of Health and Human Services Building, Room N2 -20-06 ecurity Boulevard ore, MD 21244 Freedom of information Act Request Case 20] it or Madam: tter serves as a request for an immediate reSponse to the above-ref: ents made on January 7, 2011, pursuant to the Freedom of Informa 552, et. seq. ran two months have passed since my request was received and I from the United States Department of Health and Human Servic gations under with respect to responding to my request. Anc ade numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact you about my pend missed below, the need for this information is more critical now give appears to be granting waivers. I must immediately receive the ch 18, 2011 or I will have no other recourse but to ?le a lawsuit to convenience, below is a summary of the relevant events. By a January 7, 2011 letter to the FOIA of?ce of the United States Services (HHS), requested information in possession relat annual limit requirements of the Public Health Services Act (the 2711 (see attached letter for speci?c requests). By letter dated January 12, 20] l, HHS acknowledged its receipt of ll, 201 and assigned the request a case number. While HHS state 8.3 vlorgan Iewis OUNSELORS AT LAW renced request for ion Act 5 ave not received :5 (HHS) that satisfies as explained below, I ing request. Moreover, the increased pace requested information obtain it. Health and Human mg to waiver of the HS Act?) Section the request on January at that the request This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Politics (OpenSecrets.org) CM Mat Pag The ~l 495 Free In hi Pres the i F011 Exec DBl/b con govc Of?ce ch 11, 2011 2 would be processed ?as expeditiously as possible", it did not gi which it would respond or otherwise indicate any actual issues On February 2, 2011, 1 spoke with HHS FOIA Of?cer Bob Eek inquire about the status of the request. Mr. Eekert said that he situation and call me back. On February 4, 2011, 1 spoke by tel Gar?eld Daley, who explained that the request was being reass Oversight to the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (Cl indicated that I would receive written noti?cation of the transfe directly reSpond to my request. By February 9, 2011 letter, Mr transfer of the request to CMS and of contact inforrnatic further information as to the request?s status. On February 28, 2011, I called CMS at the telephone number li February 9 letter to inquire about the status of my request. My voieemail box that was full and would not permit me to leave a ?thher information and for someone to contact me. On March 1, 20l l, I again called CMS at the telephone number February 9 letter to inquire about the status of my request. My voicemail. box that Was full and would not permit me to leave a further information and for someone to contact me. On two separate occasions on March 8, 201 l, I again called CM number listed on Mr. Eekert?s February 9 letter to inquire about Each time, my call was transferred to a voicemail box that was me to leave a message asking for further information and for set i To date, I have not received any response from CMS about my 1 ?core? purpose of is to require government agencies to disclt tribut[es] signi?cantly to public understanding of the operations or rnment.? United States Dep ?r of Defense v. Federal Labor Relario [1994) (internal citations and quotations omitted). own wet dom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical component of Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agcn dent Obama not only stressed the value and importance of OIA, mportance of timely responses to FOIA requests: ?1n reSponding 1: k. executive branch agencies (agencies) should act and in gnizing that such agencies are servants of the public." Memorandu utive Departments and Agencies, 74 Fed. Reg. 4683 (Jan. 26, 2009 7836578 3 Morgan Lewis AT LAW ve a speci?c time by with our request. .ert by telephone to would look into the ephone with igned to another HHS component due to the transfer of Of?ce of Consumer lmformation and Insurance VIS). Mr. Gar?eld and that CMS would Eckert noti?ed me of the In, but did not provide any sted on Mr. Eckert?s call was transferred to a message asking for listed on Mr. Eckert?s :all was transferred to a message asking for at the telephone the status of my request. ?ull and would not permit neone to contact me. 'equest. me information that activities of the as Auth, 510 US. 487, tsite explains: ?The pen Government efforts.? :ies concerning ut expressly emphasized 1 requests under the a spirit ot?eooperation. for the Heads of This doeumer was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Politics (OpenSeerets.org) CM Mar Page FOI will will deci rece requ As I imrr (inc just Ad US Department of Health and Human Services, Obama Administrati FOIA Office chll,2011 3 A requires HHS to respond to my request within 20 business days comply with my request and supply me with the requested docume not comply (and explain both its reasons and that 1 have the right sion). 5 U.S.C.. 552(a)(6). HHS has not complied with this requ rved by HHS on January l, 2011 and the agency has failed to res; ired. explained in my January 7, 2011 request letter, the need for the re ediat?e, especially now that the number of waivers approved by HE udin-g more than 826 approved waivers in the past three months). 3?s website, HHS appears to have posted 126 new approved waiver this week Secretary Kathleen Sebelius touted waiVers as a commit] Morgan Lewis COUNSELOKS AT LAW and to notify me that it ms 9; inform me that it appeal the adverse rement my request was lOl'lCl to my request as quested information is has exceeded 1,000 Indeed, according to 5 last Friday alone. And, nent by the present 'nistration to promote ?exibility with rCSpect to the new healthcar laws. See Press Release, 11 Takes New Steps to Sup ort innovation, Empower States (Mar. 10, 2011). Secretary Sebel us?s announcement was in njunction with a proposed rule regarding a procedural framework or submission and review of i ?tial applications for a Waiver for State Innovation. interested fro may conc As i turn wou FOI info late this You disc Res Sim Enc This docume this upcoming Monday to comment. The information on PHS Se prove invaluable in helping interested parties to formulate comme ,erning State innovation Waivers. 5 plain, it is critical that HHS immediately provide the information over a few months ago. Further delay by CMS in providing the re 1d render such infomiation worthless and would constitute a conti A obligations. Thus, I must receive the requested information rmation relating to waivers that have been granted since the than next Friday, March 18, 201i. If I do not receive the req case, I will have no choice but to ?le a lawsuit in federal court. prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Please contact me ass. nectfully submitted, on J. Torres 1 66836578 .3 ies will have 60 days tion 271 1 Act waivers ts on the preposed rule FOIA required HHS to nested information ing violation of including all relevant te of my request - no ested information by at (202) 739-5617 to nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) This docume Morgan, Lewis Bockius up 1 Avenue, NW hingron, DC 20004 202.739.3001 .morganlewis.com SI on Joseph Torres A late as 139.5517 st uary7,2011 FACSIMILE (202) 690?8320 I. Robert Eckert eedom of Infermation Of?cer ited States Department of Health and Human Services Of?ce ary E. Switzer Building, Room 2221 3 Street, S.W. ashingron, DC. 20201 Freedom of Information Act Rgguest ar Mr. rsuant to the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552, pect?illy request the following documents ??om ?les maintained by 1 artment of Health and Human Services including but not 1. whether electronic or written and whether distributed internally the criteria to be applied by HHS in deciding whether to grant 0 Act?) Section 2711. [0 any letters submitted to HHS in support of or against waiver, su Di i.?662986l9.l intained by Of?ce of Consumer Information and Insurance Any and all memoranda, guidance, directives, instructions and waiver of the annual limit requirements of the Public Health Ser Any and all memoranda, notes, letters and other documents wl written and whether distributed internally or externally relatinr or consideration of applications for waiver of the annual limit re Section 27 ll by an applicant with 1,000 or more enrollees, inclt submitted by members of the United States Congress, state of?c \dorgan Lewis OUNSELOSS AT LAW er. seq., as amended, we he United States limited to ?les versight: ther documents or externally - relating to deny applications for vices Act (the tether electronic or to the approval, denial quirements of PHS Act [ding but not limited to :h as any letters ials or local officials. nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Rafe 2 r. Robert Eckert uary 7, 201 1 required by FOIA, please provide redacted copies of documents if th nc infOrrnatiOn which is subject to a FOIA exemption. If any docmn s-ed on a FOLK exemption, please explain the basis of such full withhc CX will assume ?nancial responsibility for all necessary charges incum ch and duplication of ?les. Please contact me in advance at (202) 7. eed $300. Morgan lawis AT document contains ants are ?illy withheld ilding. including costs of the 39-5617 ifthe cost will 11: prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Please contact me soon as possible This docume 2) 739-5617 if you are unable to fully process and respond to this rec day response period provided for by the FOIA or if you have any qt uest. Although we believe our response is very narrowly targeted so provided in the 20-day reSponse period, if some but not all of the reqr provided in the 20-day reSponse period, please provide a partial respc uments that are available. Thank you in advance for your assistance pectfully submitted, P662986l9l lucst within the twenty Jestions related to this that a full response can rested documents cannor nse with those ht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Big Labor vs. Taxpayers Index Points in th allow the Big Labor versus Taxpayers Index are awarded to states t1 .iblic open access to labor negations. Government Union Density Govemmer employees. political co legislation it union density is the percentage of registered union memb: High government sector union density illustrates a highly a ntributions to elected of?cials in exchange for more and big iesigned to increase the numbers of dues-paying members. Points in the Big Labor versus Taxpayers Index are awarded to states government workers who were unionized. More points are given to sta union densities, which lead to greater savings and taxpayer control. Public mployee Pension Underfunding Pension un erfunding is the amount each state government owes to ful its employ es. Collective bargaining, binding arbitration, and elected of?cials ha 6 led to an epidemic of unfunded state pension liabilities at recent stud by the Pew Center for the States. 31 states are below the 8 a pension stem to be considered well funded. This debt directly affec require a ta increase of $1,000 or more to fully ?md their pension sys1 policy cha ges. Labor Agreement Bans Project labc constructio ?rm must a it can bid 0 constructio >r agreements (PLAs) are government construction contract 1 ?rms. This practice eliminates fair and open competition. gree to sign a union collective bargaining agreement, whetl' a government construction project. PLAs cost taxpayers. costs by up to 18 percent. Points in th putting tax; Strike 6 Big Labor versus Taxpayers Index are awarded to states t] Jayer savings ahead of favors to Big Labor. Policy for Government Employees Strike polic unions? rig] Strike polic essential gc citizens. Tl creating un indicates the rights of government employees to strike in 'It to strike is detrimental to the free ?ow of commerce and 1 ies allow union of?cials to hold the taxpayer hostage by ivernment services. When public safety employees are allow [is allows the union to gain generous concessions from gove sustainable contracts which often lead to state budget strain Page 7 of 10 3 the degree to which they 3rs as a proportion of all ctive cycle of Big Labor ger government and pro-union ased on the percentage of their tes with lower government 111 its pension commitments to ?cials? appeasement of union :ross the nation. According to a 0-percent threshold needed for ts taxpayer; as those states will .ems if they make no other ased on their level of pension heir pensions, do not burden ernrnent workers. 3 steered to unionized Under a PLA, a construction ier it is unionized or not, before [hey can increase government at have banned PLAs, thus each state. Government sector naintenance of public services. eatening the withdrawal of ved to strike it endangers all :rnment of?cials that end up U) 0 5/9/2012 This docume twas obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 'l 'Vikicountability News: FOIA Reveals Obama Administration Failed to Prepare Cost-B: I a ne?t Analyses PR- 2 7 Wikic Admit Analy Proj 6( May 16,201 01A respon analyses for WASHINGT has prepared . .. listration Failed to Prepare ses for $53 Billion in High-S ts By Crossroads GPS se from Federal Railroad Administration reveals agency ha tigh speed rail initiatives, despite pressures on federal budg ON Despite major pressure on the federal budget, the Feder: no cost-bene?t analyses on any of its rm?tibillion dollar high-spe ountability News: FOIA Reveals Obama Cost-B enefit peed Rail no records of cost benefit et. 11 Railroad Administration (FRA) ed rail initiatives, according to 1/3 This docume it was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 Wikicountability News: FOIA Reveals Obama AdministratiOn Failed to Prepare Cost-Bene?t Analyses information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by rassroads Grassroots Policy d/ This docume Strategies (Crossroads GPS), and posted on the website Wikicountabilityorg. While President Obama repeatedly touted high speed rail as a key initiative to ?win the future?, the Federal Railroad Administration?s FOIA response reveals that the Obama Administration has not conducted cost bene?t analyses of its. high speed rail projects, unless analyses occurred outside of the agency overseeing the projects. According to the response to Crossroads GPS: . .The agency?s ?les do not contain any records related to cost bene?t analyses created by or on behalf of the Federal Railroad Administration related to the construction of a national high- Speed and intercity passenger rail network, including but not limited to the $53 billion proposes spending for high-speed rail development, the Corcoran-Bo rden high- speed rail project, the Orlando?Tampa high?speed rail project, the Los Angeles-San Francisco high-speed rail project, or the Northeast corridor high? speed rail project, and including any abstracts or summaries Crossroads GPS ?led its initial FOLA request on February 17, 201 l, asking analyses created by or for the Federal Railroad Administration related to the of such analysis.? for ?any and all cost bene?t construction of a national high- speed and intercity passenger rail network, including but not limited to the $53 billion proposed Spending for high speed rail development, the Corcoran-Borden high- speed rail project, the rlando-Tampa high speed rail project, the [os Angeles?San Francisco high-speed rail project, or the Northeast corridor high-speed rail project, and including any abstracts or summaries of such analyses.? The request also noted that, according to US. Department of Transportation chief economist Jack Wells, applicants forL manager Laur high? speed rail projects were requested to provide cost?bene?t analyses, and that FRA project ie Sayles had written that such analyses exist, though they were not as yet publicly available. ?The Obama Administration?s lack of accountability on major infrastructure projects should raise red ?ags up and down the federal government,? said Crossroads GPS president Steven Law. ?Preparing multrbillion dollar initiatives without analyzing the bene?ts and costs is not only it is an immoral way to Spend the tax dollars of hard-working Americans.? The full Federal Railroad Administration FOIA response letter from Assistant Chief Counsel William Fashouer can be viewed and on the Wikicormtabilibmrg website. Crossroads GPS launched Wikicountability. org in March 2011 to make federal departments and agencies more accountable to the public. Groups and individuals are able to upload their own FOIA requests and responses to the website, creating a nationally crowd-sourced clearinghouse for data concerning the Obama Administration. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economip and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s ?rture in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559?6424. Filed Under: News Tagged With: Wikicountability .. 2I3 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/2911 2 Request Reveals Commerce Secretary Locke Promoted "Stimulus" Handouts to Democrat PR-28 .- FOIA Locke May 17, 201 President 0i that benefite WASHINGT the website x. Obama?s nor This docume 1 By Crossroads GPS Democrat donors. likicountabilityorg revealing that US. Secretary of Commerce .. lama ?3 Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke has traveled to Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads ninee to be US. Ambassador to China, has traveled on the tart] nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp Request Reveals Commerce Secretary Promoted ?Stimulus? Ham Democrat Donors on Taxpayer Di douts to me promote "stimulus ?projects today published information on Gary Locke, who is new President 3ayers? dime to promote 113 onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29l12 FOIA Request Reveals Commerce Secretary Locke Promoted "Stimulus" Handouts to Democrat projects that bene?ted Democrat donors. This informat on was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request ?led with the US. Department of Commerce last February. Analyzed together with public campaign ?nance re cords, the newly revealed information 3 ows a pattern of ?stimu ?handouts to businesses that contn ted to elect Democrats. Among the ne?ciaries is a wind farm connected to the politically? connected Camahan family in Missouri, and a solar plant donated generously to Ohio Lieutenant Governor Lee Fischer?s failed Senate campaign in 2010. ?When gove nt steps in to choose winners and losers in the economy, folks who win are those with political connections not the best products or best management or best ideas,? said Crossroads GPS spokesman Jonathan Col egio. ?This FOIA request reveals that government ?stimulus? ?inding went to politically-connected Democratic campaign contributors, who were then saluted by the Commerce Secretary, who in this case is more of a handout secretary than one who promotes ?ee and open commerce.? The Freedorr of Information Act request was originally submitted by the gro up Americans for Limited Government and published on Wikicountabilityorg, a repository for Freedom of Information Act requests and other legally obtained documents. The original request can be viewed m, and the documents can be viewed heme. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing mil ions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s ?iture in the years ahead. 3 For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559?6424. Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy . . . 2/3 This docume it was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Launches New Web Video on Union Obamacare Waivers I Crossroads GPS Launches New Web Video on Union Obamacare Waivers May 19, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Video centers on Obamacare waivers to politically connected unions who support Democrats WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today launched a web video focused on the labor unions that have received waivers ??om the Obamacare mandate. The video highlights that more than 185 Obamacare waivers have been granted to politically-connected unions, which helpec elect Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. These unions supported Obama and other democrats with more th an $120 million in the 2008 and 2010 elections. 1/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 ?Earlier this webk we discovered a large number of Obamacare waivers beir congressional district, and in the state of Nevada, where the two top Demom d\Crossroads GPS communications director Jonathan Collegio. ?The HHS De yet to tell the the politically Folks who viTw the video are asked to call Obama and ask on what criteria This is the ?rst initiative in a new line of GPS issue advocacy on the Obamac: viewed here. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that equipping and! mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action or legislative issues that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. rmation, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559-6424. For more infc Crossroads GPS Launches New Web Video on Union Obamacare Wai public on what criteria they grant waivers, but appearances ind] connected.? Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Pn'vacy Policy This docume lg granted in Nancy Pelosi?s rats in Congress reside,? said partrnent, which grants waivers, has cate that waivers are being given to Obamacare waivers are granted. are issue. The ad can be is committed to educating, the critical economic and 212 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 5 iikicountability and Crossroads GPS to ?le motion of summary judgment against HHS for stonewalling PR-3O Wikicc motio stone alling on Obamacare waive June 6, 2011 Crossroads suntability and Crossroads of summary judgment ag Crossroads GPS oup and its 0L4 project move to force US. Department (HHS) to rev al information on Obamacare waivers, after nearly six mo WASHINGT Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossr Wildcountab' waivers reque This docume I Health and HL ty.org will ?le a motion for summary judgment in federal court sted via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). .. lman Services (HHS), over the agency?s ?iiure to disclose mate nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp PS to file inst HHS for rs 2f Health and Human Services iths of agency stonewallirtg. Dads GPS) and ainst the US. Department of rials concerning Obamacare 1/3 onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 Wikicountability and Crossroads GPS to ?le motion of summaryjudgment against HHS for stonewalling A lawyer for Crossroads GPS, the parent organization of Wikicountabilityorg, originally ?led a FOIA request in January 2011 for all documents and emails pertaining to the approval or denial of waivers under the new Obamacare law. After two months of inaction by HHS, Crossroads GPS ?led a lawsuit alleging that was violating FOIA by not releasing the documents. Shortly thereafter, HHS turned over a hand?il of general policy documents but has since refused to set any schedule for turning over emails, correspondence or other materials about speci?c waivers. Seeking judicial action against HHS to enforce FOIA standards, attorney will today ?le a motion for summary judgment in federal district court. ?With every passing day, this looks less like bureaucratic incompetence and more l?ssroads and Crossroads GPS were founded in April and June zer the course of 2010 in both political and issue advocacy e?brts. American Crossroads is a non-profit 527 political organization dedicat commitment through info empower citi American Crossroads. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate ?s americancrossroads. org Crossroads equipping an GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that legislative issues that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. For more infc rmation or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559? 6424. . .lgc .. This docume mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on bOth engaged with us,? said Steven Law, who serves as president of the two Crossroads groups. hing high in our ?mdraising goals because we believe this is goir to be a destiny-shaping election y. of 2010, respectively, and raised ed to renewing America ?s to individual liberty, limited government, free enterprise amid a strong national defense rmed and effective political action. American Crossroads seeks to educate voters and 'zens to hold lawmakers and o??ice?seekers accountable for where they stand. Paid for by committee. committed to educating, the critical economic and combined ?indraising goal for 2012. 213 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) 2/29/12 GPS File FOIA Request with the Department of Energ on embattled PR-42 Wikicountabilityorg/Crossroads GPS File FOIA Reque embat September 13 st with the Department of Energy on tled energy firm 20] 1 By Crossroads GPS Request seeks details on Obama o?z?cials contacts with Sobmdra, particrpation in board meetings WASHINGTON Wikicountabilityorg, a project of Crossroads Grassroots GPS), today 1? Policy Strategies (Crossroads led a Freedom of Information Act (F OIA) request to obtain information about the Obama Administration?s level of involvement with embattled ?green jobs? ?rm Recent news reports have indicated that . .lwik This docume Obama Administration o?icials were present at one or more board meetings and may .. 1/2 wt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 have had access to information about the company?s ?nances. Wikicountability?s FOIA request includes the following key document reque: l. 2. ?With President Obama asking Americans to entrust him with even more stin who inside the Administration knew what was going on at and why bag,? said Steven Law, president of Crossroads GPS. The full letter can be viewed here. Wikicountability (Wt't?WJvilCiC untabilft .or is a project of Crossroads and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislat nation ?sfuture in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at GPS File FOIA Request with the Department of Energ Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS 1 Contact Us Privamr Policv . .. This docume at was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp on embattled its: All commimications between DOE and including correspondence related to board meetings; Meeting notes, minutes, outlines, and memoranda in possessio meetings; All schedules and calendars maintained by DOE of?cials that referenCi All me sting notes, minutes, outlines and memoranda in possess George B. Kaiser, the chairman of BOK Financial Corporation. [1 that relate to bOard 3 .ion that refer to meetings with iulus spending, we need to ?nd out taxpayers were left holding the GPS. Crossroads GPS is a policy quipping and mobilizing millions ive issues that will shape our isorg or (202) 559-6424. 2/2 onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) DOE FOIA Request - Wikicountability Page 1 of 2 DOE FOIA Request From Wilticountability September 12, 2011 BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED FOIA Of?cer United States Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW. Washington, DC. 20585 Re: Freedom of Information Act Request I Dear FOIA Of?cer: Pursuant .o the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552, et. seq., as amended, we 3 respectfully request the following documents from ?les maintained by the United States Department of Energy 1. Any and all communications between any Presidential appointment with Senate con?rmation or any non-career member of the Senior Executive Service at DOE and any ind vidual from LLC whether electronic written and whether dis ributed internally or externally and including but not limited to correspondence regarding Sol ndra board meetings; 2. An and all meeting notes, minutes, outlines, memoranda and any other documents whether ele tronic or written and whether distributed internally or externally prepared by or in the po ession of any PAS or non-career SES at DOE that relate or refer to board meetings; 3. An and all documents and communications whether electronic or written and whether dis ibuted internally or externally - that relate or refer to board meetings; 4. Any and all schedules or calendars maintained by any PAS or non-career SES at DOE that relate or refer to and 5. Any and all meeting notes, schedules, communications and any other documents - whether electronic or written and whether distributed internally or externally that relate or refer to meetings with George B. Kaiser, the chairman of BOK Financial orporation. As required by FOIA, please provide redacted copies of documents if the document contains some information which is subject to a FOIA exemption. If any documents are fully withheld based on a FOIA exemption, please explain the basis of such full withholding. Please provide the documents and records in whatever form they are available, whether electronic or otherwise. We will assume ?nancial responsibility for all necessary charges incurred, including costs of the search and duplication of ?les. Please co itact me in advance at (202) 559?6428 if the cost will exceed $100. 5/4/2012 This documeht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) DOE 801) Your pror 6428 if ye period believe OL response response 1 advance Respect?JIlly submitted, rndra FOIA Request - Wikicountability attention to this matter is appreciated. Please contact me as ivided for by the FOIA or if you have any questions related tot 1r response is very narrowly targeted so that a ?ll response can )eriod, if some but not all of the requested documents cannot be )eriod, please provide a partial response with those documents 1 3r your assistance. ul are unable to fully process and respond to this request within I i Page 2 of 2 soon as possible at (202) 559- the twenty (20) day response his request. Although we be provided in the 20-day provided in the 20?day ?hat are available. Thank you in Steven J. Law Retrieved from title=DOE I This page was last modified on 22 February 2012, at 13:40. I This page has been accessed 20 times. I Project of Crossroads 5/4/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 New Crossroads GPS survey: America divided, at best. on Obama jobs plan I 4 3 New Crossroads GPS survey: America divided, at best, on Obama jobs plan September 2] 2011 By Crossroads GPS New poll by Public Opinion Strategies on behalfof Crossroads on Obama ?3 job plan shows voters split on jobs plan, strong majorities want Congress to ?take a closer look WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new survey by Glen Bolger of Public Opinion Strategies focusing on President Obama?s obs plan. ,The survey likely voters was conducted ?om September 17?19. A summary memo by Bolger 0n the -J survey can be found b_e_r_e. 1/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Key ?ndings: New Crossroads GPS survey: America divided. at best. on Obama jobs 16 per: Obama Suppon 53-33 Only 2 should After split 48 :ent say the country is going in the right direction43% approve/53% disapprove rating, with twice the int: for Obama?s jobs plan is split with 43% in favor and 42% op margin. 5% of those surveyed believe the bill should be passed immedia take a closer look to ?make sure the ideas will work before mo eing given liberal and conservative arguments for and against ta: V. ?Barack Obama has spent the last two weeks selling his jobs plan, but he?s with the public,? said Steven Law, president and CEO of Crossroads GPS. Americans have been giving to President Obama is slowly transforming into Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on legislative issues that will shape our nation ?s?iture in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at jacollegio@crossroadsgp Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS 1 Contact Us Privacy Policy 1/ plan on the wrong track. :nsity on disapproval posed. Independents oppose by a tely, while 69% believe congress ney is spent on them? increases on high?earners, voters till a long way from closing the deal The bene?t of the doubt that many eal doubt about his ability to lead.? 5 committed to educating, the critical economic and s.org or (202) 559-6424. 2/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) TO: FROM: RE: DATE: PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES A STEVEN FORTI CROSSROADS GPS GLEN BOLGER VOTER ATTITUDES TOWARDS TH SEPTEMBER 21, 201 OBAMA JOBS PLAN Methodology Public likely on the 1. voters, including 120 who have cell phones only. Crossroads indi gs This documei Opinion Strategies completed a national survey on September survey, which has a margin of error of 33.46The political environment remains problematic for Presiden Only 16% say the country is going in the right direction, while seriously off on the wrong track. The pessimism clearly affec has a 43% approve/53% disapprove rating. Intensity is a chal approve, while 41% strongly disapprove. 'Attitudes toward the President?s jobs plan are polarized. We asked: ?As you may know, Barack Obama recently outlined concerning the economy and unemployment that he 0 what you have seen, read or heard about hisjobs plan a 9 Compared to last week?s public polls, support remains anemic opposition is growing By intensity, 25% strongly fave oppose. Tuming Questions Into Answers 214 N. Fayette Street Alexandria, VA 22 Phone (703) 836-7655 - Fax (703) 836-8 E-Mail: glen@pos.org - 14?15, 201] among 800 FPS bought some questions 0 cases. Obama. 3 77% say it is pretty ts President Obama, who enge ?just 19% strongly number of proposals hisjobs plan. Based on do you favor or oppose it?? (43% favor) while r, while 29% strongly 314 117 1 ?It was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) A, Natior al Survey Key Findings September 21, 2011 Page 2' of 3 favor/8% oppose). While his political base supports the plan (76% favor/8% oppose among Democrats), swing voters are opposed Independents break 33% in favor/ 53% opposed. Republicans break 13% favor/76% oppose. By ethnicity, whites are not supportive (37% favor/49% oppose), Hispanics are mildly supportive (47% favor/35% oppose), and African Americans back it strongly 79% 3. Obama to Congress: ?Pass this bill!? Voters to Congress: ?Whoa, Nellie!? voters urge caution: ?Still thinking about the President?sjobs plan, do you pass the jobs plan right now, or should Congress take a closer look at the jobs plan to make sure the ideas will work before money is spent on them?? Asked whether Congress should pass the jobs plan right now or take a closer look at it, think that Congress should 25% PASS RIGHT NOW 69% TAKE A CLOSER LOOK Not only do Independents want Congress to do some homewo now/75% take a closer look), but Democrats split 47% to 47% surprisingly, only 5% of Republicans say pass it right now, wl chill out. Just 52% of voters who favor the Obamajobs plan say pass it Congress should take a closer look. More importantly, there 2 opinion on the President?sjobs plan yet, among whom only 4? 96% say take a closer look. So fence?sitters on the plan want to pass it right now, while 92% say take a closer look. The electorate is divided about Obama ?s plans for taxes. We asked the following: rk on it (17% pass right i on timing. Not ?le 89% tell Congress to now, while 45% think Lre 14% who do not have an /o say pass it now, while i prefer Congress take a closer look. Not surprisingly, only 3% of those who oppose the President?sjobs plan ?Now I would like to read you two statements about raising taxes. After I read each statement, please tell me which one comes closest to your own opinion. 46% Some people say that raising taxes in a bad ecc nomy is not a good idea. They say tax increases hurt those who create tl most jobs - small businesses and business owners. 48% Other people say that corporations and the rich are not paying their fair share of taxes. They say tax increases will be! important programs.? 3 cut the de?cit and pay for This documeht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) ?g National Survey Key Findings September 21, 201 1 Page 3 of 3 As could be expected, Republicans break 75% raising taxes in a bad economy is not a good idea/ 19% rich are not paying their fair share, and Demo :rats are the opposite only 18% say raising taxes in a bad economy is not a good idea, while 78% say the rich are not paying their fair share of taxes. Independents are evenly divided 49% say raising taxes in a bad economy is not a good idea, while 45% say the rich are not paying their fair share. The Bottom Line Since President Obama has been out there campaigning for his jobs plan, opposition has grown and SL pport has not moved upward. The biggest challenge the Presic ent has is that Independents oppose the plan by twenty points. Voters reject the idea that Congress should pass the bill right now, and instead support Congress taking a closer look at the jobs plan to make sure the ideas will work before money is Spent on them. There is clear consensus on Congress slowing down and doing it right. And, nearly half of the electorate think Obama?s math is fuzzy 46% say now is not the time to raise taxes in a bad economy because it will hurt small businesses and business owners, while a 3 similar 48% say that corporations and the rich are not paying their fa share of taxes and that tax increases will help cut the de?cit and pay for important programs. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 41/12 What Obama Won?t Be Talking About Today: President's Tax Plan Would Cripple Colorado's Communitie. .. PR 4 4 What Obama Won?t Be Talking About Today: President?s Tax Plan Would Cripple Colorado?s Communities and their 2,253 Municipal Bonds September 27, 22011 By Crossroads GPS Obama ?5 slashing of municipal bond tax exemption means higher borrowing costs for Colorado schools and roads and fewer jobs. As President Obama visits Abraham Lincohi High School in Denver today, Crossroads wr'lassroots Poli?y Strategies (GPS) challenges the President to address one aspect of his tax increase plan which would cost Col rado public schools millions in increased borrowing costs and wipe out good-paying construction jo s. . ./what .. 1/ This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) -/1l12 Wh Obama Won?t Be Talking About Today: President's Tax Plan Would Cripple Co orado?s The tax increas plan recently outlined by Obama would end the tax deduc ability of state and local municipal bonds for large umbers of bond holders. These bonds fund road construction, school repairs and other community proj ,Jrlunicipal bonds rough tax exei According to that create jobs. According to the Municip' a1 Securities Rulemakino Board at least 2,254 . are currently issued by Colorado municipalities. Another $5.9 billion in state debt is ?mded bonds. arrons, which monitors developments in the municipal bond markets: ?Under the jobs bill the President sent to Congress Monday, high-inco me individuals and families would no longer recei ve interest from state and municipal bonds free completely from federal income taxes, beginning in 2013. All else being equal, the yield on muni bonds would have to rise to compensate for the lesser tax repercussions enefit, if the Obama jobs bill is enacted as proposed. That could severe [sic] hr the muni market. (?Obama ?3 tax bill would hit mur is, Barrons, 9/13/20] 1) ?President Obfma needs to explain why Coloradans should help pass a bill that will make it tougher for Colorado Law, president struggling Color construction job Crossroads GI equipping and legislative issue ommunities to repair schools and roads and create good-paying local jobs,? said Steven and CEO of Crossroads GPS. ?Obama?s tax plan will drive up the cost of borrong for ado municipalities, leading to higher local taxes, shoddier schools and roads, and fewer in Colorado. As Obama likes to say, this isn?t politics, it?s ma is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and as that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. more inforuimtion, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559-6424. Tat/id for by Cros 2012 Copyrig . .lwhat?t This documei ssroads GPS. Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy .. it was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/ 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Statement on Jobs Numbers 4 5 Crossroads GPS Statement on 0] October 7, 2 statement on Please credit Secretary of ?As Presiden tax rates that are impeding job growth. Rather than change course, Presiden second st' policies and bs Numbers 011 By Crossroads GPS TON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads the new jobs numbers released by the US. Department of Lab today released the following or. the quote below to Steven Law, president and CEO of Crossr the US. Department of Labor: Dads GPS, and former Deputy excessive regulations and unstable Obama has doubled down on a ?t keep adopting the same failed Clinton says, this is a ?dead-?at economy? chained down package modeled after the ?rst failed program America car :xpect to get new and better results.? .. 1l2 This docume at was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Statement on Jobs Numbers Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and inobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issu that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. For more inforrbation, contact Jonathan Collegio at or (202) 559-6424. JPaid for by Cro sroads GPS. 2012 Copyri Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy . .. 2/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 ossroads GPS releases new strategy memo on Obama stimulus plan, based on ma} >r messaging PR-46 it Crossr Obama survey October 21, 2011 By Crossroads GPS President?s stclinding is weak, but conservatives must use specific, data-i stimulus to the failed 2009 stimulus in order to win. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads memo by its pnesident and CEO Steven Law, focused on President Obama? .- based on a recent survey that tested opinions and attitudes of 1000 America] . .. This documen oads GPS releases new strategy memo on stimulus plan, based on major messaging iriven arguments tying the new 3P8) today released a new strategy 5 latest stimulus plan The memo is ?is concerning the plan. 1/3 twas obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 . . ossroads GPS releases new strategy memo on Obama stimulus plan, based on man The memo can be found h_er_e. According to However, while the president?s standing is relatively weak, conservatives mus litigate the proposal in order to win the debate: The public is open to being convinced by either side on the best way to re [conservatives'] need to challenge Obama ?s plan in detail In every cas driven argumeiits significantly outperformed more generic statements ar The survey identi?ed three key messages conservatives should use to effective president?s stimulus plan: 1. Opposition to Obama?s plan is bipartisan 2. Obama?sl plan is a retread of his ?iled 2009 stimulus that spent billions increased 3. Obama?s: latest stimulus is a ?Band-Aid? that doesn?t ?x our real problems ?President Obaina is clearly on weak ground with this second stimulus, but to debate we musti aggressively litigate the speci?cs of the plan the state goveri opposition to its: components, and the fact that it doesn?t address underlying Crossroads president and CEO Steven Law. "The president?s jobs plar repeat of his 2009 stimulus, which spent $830 billion without bringing the emp 1 Crossroads is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that i. equipping and imobilizing millions of A merican citizens to take action on legislative issues that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. i For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at jacollegmessaging memo and survey, just 45% approve of Obama?s ?fjobs plan? while 44% disapprove. aggressively and speci?cally zvitalize our economy; therefore, 'e in the survey, detailed, data- zd arguments. :ly push back against the while the unemployment rate ensure that conservatives win this unent bailouts, the bipartisan roblems in a serious way,? said 1 is little more than a watered down loyment rate down.? i committed to educating, the critical economic and Borg or (202) 559-6424. 2/3 This documenl was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Till? Crossroads GPS FROM: Steven Law TO: Crossroads Partners DATE: October 21, 2011 SUBJECT: Pushing Back on Stimulus II, Tax Increases, Class Warfare A new national survey from Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies ?nds that the public remains unconvinced about President Obama?s despite Obarna?s six-week?long, taxpayer??nanced public relations 45% approve of Obama?s ?jobs plan? while 44% disapprove. Only believe the plan will ?help the economy a lot? compared to 77% help only ?a little bit? ?do nothing? or actually ?hurt But because President Obama continues to possess substantial persc mention the massive communications apparatus of the White House President?s latest stimulus must be sharp, focused and sustained. Th conviinced by either tide on the best way to revitalize our economy; thi real private sector growth and ?scal responsibility need to challenge or risk losing what is likely to be a prolonged debate on this issue. KeyMessage-s The Crossroads GPS poll identi?ed three key arguments that sharpe President Obama?s latest stimulus and the policies it contains: 1. Opposition to Obama?s plan is bipartisan: 56% of respondent (Oct. 12-16, =1003) latest stimulus package, iitz to promote it. Just one in ?ve respondents rho think it will either 1e economy? mal popularity not to our messaging on the public is open to being :refore, proponents of Obama?s plan in detail public concern about 5, including 60% of self-described ticket-splitters (which we analyze because their View partisan identity), agree with the statement: ?Since both Republic '5 are less de?ned by ns and Democrats are concerned [about the bill], this probably is not a good economic lan.? Obama?s plan is a retread of his failed 2009 stimulus: Fully 6 of respondents, including 70% of ticket-splitters, agree that: ?The new stimulus b' is nearly identical to President Obama?s ?rst stimulus, which spent $830 billion, yet th unemployment rate went up, so we don?t need to waste even more money.? of respondents, including 73% of ticket-splitters, share the view plan is little more than a Band?Aid that won?t stop the bleeding ca wasteful spending habits in Washington.? This documeni was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp Obama?s latest stimulus is a ?Band-Aid? that doesn?t fix ou real problems: 67% at: ?The President?s used by reckless and onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Stimulus Arguments Must Be Detailed for Maxim um Impact In every case in the survey, detailed, data?driven arguments signi?cantly outperformed more genetic statements and arguments. For example, while 64% of respondents agreed with the statement in (2) above (citing $830 billion spent and the unemployment rate going up), just 50% jendorsed the far more general statement: ?The new stimulus bill is just a repeat of the ?rst sninulus bill, and it won?t work any better than the ?rst one did.? Most of the speci?c provisions in Obama?s plan collapse when subjected to closer scrutiny. For example, 73% approve of giving ?tax breaks to companies that put new people on the payroll.? But 64% (including 71% of ticket-splitters) agree that ?giving businesses tax breaks for, hiring doesn?t help because employers will only hire when their businesses actually need I new jworkers.? Similarly, 70% of respondents initially favor Obama?s proposal to ?give billions to states to stop jlayoffs of teachers and ?refighters.? But when the same idea is described as ?giv[ing] billions to states to keep government union workers on the payrol 52% turn against the . a . . . ideaj And when we cast the issue in terms of government bailouts a we. gienerated the manage in the entire poll: Fully 84% (i nd ?scal responsibility, acluding 91% of ticket- split ers) agree with this statement: ?State and local governments need to balance their budgets by cutting needless spending, not by asking for bailouts from federal taxpayers.? I Not surprisingly, some Senate Democrats echo this Same concern about Obama?s plan: I teachers and ?rst responders. That?s traditionally a state matter.? Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT): ?I?ve got more of a concern about a st Senator Mark Pryor ?I?m not sure federal taxpayers should be paying for are aid package how the money is going to be spent and whether it?s really going to create jobs.? Senator Reid?s strategy to bring up Stimulus II provision-by?provision offers an invaluable opportunity to make detailed comparisons between Stimulus I and Sthulus II. In addition to pointing out the uncanny similarities between the plans, we can mea sure the promises from 2009 against the failures and wasteful spending that ensued. In short, arguments that rely on comparing Stimulus I to Stimulus II cannot be reduced to shorthand; they must be explained. Notj a Serious Answer to Serious Problems Proponents of serious pro-growth solutions also need to speak to the deep reme afzmeare that Americans feel about the nation?s direction, as reflected in dismal ?right track/ wrong track? in every poll. When the speci?cs of the President?s plan are held up against the weighty ?scal and economic problems our country faces especially our metastasizing debt and but-of?control spending they appear unserious and shallow. 'l with: the characterization of Obama?s plan as a ?Band-Aid that won? message (3) above). Democrats express the same concerns, with sin Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR): Obama?s plan ?has a lot of things tha really don?t create jobs.? "his is why 67% agree stop the bleeding? (see iilar language: are Band-Aids that This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT): can?t support tax gimmicks that do I and fail to address a much bigger underlying problem: the need f0 i bipartisan plan to cut the de?cit.? I Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT): ?\Ve?ve got to stop spending money Olia. Presi does be foun ma?s New Class Warfare Ma Resonate dent Obama hasn?t closed the sale with the public on his latest appear to resonate It may be the result of larger environmenta oving the needle himself, but Obama?s ?tax the rich? mantra is :1 that 64% favor raising taxes on people with incomes above $2 Peoplle are sensitive to the economic consequences of class warfare lit evenly between their concern about jobs and Obama?s clas their sp I I i I ?Some people say that raising taxes in a bad economy is not a goo I increases hurt those who create the most jobs small businesses a i 47% agree. i ?Other people say that corporations and the rich are not paying th I They say tax increases will help cut the de?cit and pay for irnporta agree. Byifair the strongest and clearest message against Obama?s ?tax the forin'er President Clinton: 67% of respondents agree, and just 29% ?Pi?esident Clinton has said he doesn?t ?believe we should be raising ecdnomy off the ground.? Not only does Clinton?s position perfon bipartisan concern about Obama?s economic agenda and where I Ca'nlclusion Peop'le have a ?once bitten, twice shy? reaction to the President?s lat ittle to create jobs a big, broad and rwe don?t have.? stimulus, but one theme 1 conditions, or he may getting traction: our poll 200,000. axation but right now, 5 warfare agitation: idea. They say tax nd business owners.? eir fair share of taxes. nt programs.? 49% tch? agenda comes from lisagree, with the view: taxes. . .until we get this well, it reemphasizes t?s taking us. est stimulus. They don?t beliieEVe it will substantially improve the economy; in fact, they view the plan as a ?Band-Aid? tha't iwon?t ?x the deeper problems our country faces. However, giv tai?ipayer-subsidized promotion of his agenda, policymakers who fav will r:ieed to prosecute the following points in a sustained, disciplinec Emphasize the bipartisan opposition to Obama?s big-spendi Compare Obama?s failed Stimulus I with Stimulus II, provis i I 2. compare the promises Obama made about Stimulus now making about how Stimulus II will perform remind Americans how the ?rst $830 billion of stimi i c. review how the US. economy and employment level 3. highlight the larger problems our country faces and point serious solution, but rather a ?Band Aid? that fails eibattle for America?s desperately needed economic and ?scal rec taking the high ground and that starts with de?ning and defeatt vernment planObama?s unrelenting, or pro-growth solutions 1, detailed manner: ng plans on by provision I with the claims he is ilus funds were spent 3 responded that Obama?s stimulus ?x these problems overy can only be won ng Obama?s latest big- This documenl was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29l12 Crossroads GPS launches Spanish TV ad in Nevada to counter Obama Visit Crossroads GPS launches Spanish TV ad in Neva ?a to counter Obama Visit October 24, 011 By Crossroads GPS Ad will coun er Obama ?3 appearance in Nevada on Spanish Crossroads Grassroots licy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today announced the launch of a Spanish ad, ?Despertarse,? to counter Presi ent Obama?s visit to the Silver State to sell his latest stimulus ackage. The ad will air on Spanish- language broadcast television stations in the Las Vegas market. The 60 seconld ad will run all day Monday and Tuesday, for a total of $25 ,000. The ad, which previously ran in Nevada and other states during the debt-limit debate, can be viewed 1153. 1/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2129/12 ?President 0 ai'na?s latest stimulus has faced bipartisan opposition because it Crossroads GPS launches Spanish TV ad in Nevada to counter Obama Visit is based on the same principles as the tailed 200? stimulus, which wasted $830 billion without bringing the unemployment rate down,? said Crossroads PS communications director Jonathan Collegio. ?Nevada unemployment is sky high while housing has hit rock ttom, and the president?s latest Band-Aid is too little, too late.? 3 The Washingt 11, DC publication National Journal today said this about the President?s housing policy in its daily Need to Kno Memo: ?Obama?s ho ing policy has been extremely ine?"ective so far at stopping the economy?s . sore spot.? Crossroads PS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that i equipping an [mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on legislative is ales that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio at jacolleg'ochcrossroadsgp Paid for by ro?ssroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 2011/10/764/ slide in a market that remains the committed to educating, the critical economic and s.org or (202) 559-6424. 2/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2129/1 2 Boswell Fails to Explain Support for Obama Stimulus Packages Boswe Stimu October 25, 2 Leonard Bos Leonard Bos? llus Packages ZQII By Crossroads GPS wiell responds to Crossroads GPS TV ad without answering ON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) issued well failed to explain to Iowans his support for President Obam Boswell issu a statement about the new Crossroads GPS issue ad, ?Peas, Moines, IA a Omaha, NE markets. ?y ?Despite the dwer statements pouring out from Leonard Boswell and the I i PR-48 :ll Fails to Explain Support for Obama Iowans questions he following statement after Rep. 1?s stimulus spending packages. which today began airing in Des owa Democratic Party, Leonard 1/2 This docum ni was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Boswell Fails to Explain Support for Obama Stimulus Packages Boswell fails gexplain why he voted to waste $830 billion on Obama?s ?rst stimulus bill and now enthusiastically supports ano er round of stimulus spending tied to a $450 billion tax hike,? said Nate Hodson, Crossroads GPS director state and regional media relations. ?Iowans deserve to know why Leonard Boswell continues supporting ama?s tailed policies which waste taxpayer dollars Without creating jobs.? The issue ad ill air over the next two weeks for a total buy of 1 60,000. The spot urges Iowans to contact Rep. Leonar Boswell to tell him they oppose his support for President Obama?s second round of stimulus spending. Th ad can be viewed here: 1h_ Leonard Bo well Champions Obama Stimulus Spending Boswell Vot In Favor Of The House Passed Stimulus Bill. (HR. 1, CQ Vote #46: AdOpted 244-188: 0-177; 224-11, 1/28/09, Boswell Voted Yea) ?Continuing now.? (@LeonardBoswell, 10/ 14/ 1 l, Tweet) to work hard on convincing others to Am Jobs Act. We need it on the floor Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on legislative issues that will shape our nation 's future in the years ahead. the critical economic and For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at iodson?ao or (202) 731-7782. Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 201 2/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Launches issue Ad in Iowa Crossr October 25, 2 TV spot urges Third District President Ob The ad, ?Pig of$l60,000. ?Instead of joi 3N Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today lat ?e spot urges Iowans to contact Rep. Leonard Boswell to te Iowans to tell Leonard Boswell to oppose another Obama ?5 second round of stimulus spending. ?Iwill air in the Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE markets over The ad can be viewed here: litgg'J/wmnyoutubecom/watchW ning the bipartisan opposition to President Obama?s latest stimu 'oads GPS Launches Issue Aid in Iowa 011 By Crossroads GPS stimulus mched a new issue ad in Iowa?s lhim they oppose his support for the next two weeks for a total buy 1h_Twyg;Y lus bill, Leonard Boswell has 1/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Launches Issue Ad in Iowa embraced it, :2an though the second round of stimulus spending is based on the same ?iled policies as the ?rst one which wastlad $830 billion without lowering the unemployment rate,? saicl Nate Hodson, Crossroads GPS .l director of state and regional media relations. ?Iowans should tell Leonard Boswell that continuing to embrace Obama?s failed policies of more spending and new taxes will not create jobs.? Obama sold 1" ?rst tailed stimulus bill in 2009 with the projection its passage would bring the unemployment rate down to .5 percent by the fall of 201 yet the current national rate is. .l ercent. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of A merican citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson atnm odson wcrossroads s.or or (202) 731?7782. Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacv Policv 212 i This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Statement on October Jobs Numbers PR-SO Crossroads GPS Statement on Oc1 Numb November 4, WASHINGTC following star WASHINGT statement on /below to Stev Department 0' This docume 2011 By Crossroads GPS 9N Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads *ement on the October jobs numbers released by the US. DIN Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads he October jobs numbers released by the US. Department of 1 en Law, president and CEO of Crossroads GPS, and former FLabor: 201 1/1 tober Jobs GPS) today released the epartm ent of Labor. DS) today released the following .abor. Please credit the quote eputy Secretary of the US. 1/2 ht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Statement on October Jobs Numbers ?President 0 alna?s massive stimulus policies have failed to bring down unemployment, and his new ideas haven?t learn E?om past mistakes,? said Steven Law, president and CEO 0 tCrossroads GPS. ?President Obama?s tax, healthcare and regulatory policies have savagely attacked smal businesses and entrepreneurs that '3 create jobs, a instead entrusted job creation to unelected bureaucrats in Washington that hand out stimulus checks and hat?s no way to run an economy.? Crossroads PS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing mill ons of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s tuture in the years ahead. For more information, contact Jonathan Collegio or Nate Hodson Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyn' Crossroads GPS I Contact Us Privacy Policy 201 1/1 2/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV States November 9, New issue ad'in Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads on broadcast creators and small businesses. The TV ad, . .lcr Contrasting Obama with 2011 By Crossroads GPS ad buys totaling $2.6 million. television in ?ve states, opposing President Barack Obama?s p1 ntitled ?Two Presidents,? begins running today in Colorado, Flo .. Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Ad in Five States Contrasting Obama with Clinton on Taxes Ad in Five linton on Taxes ania will air for two weeks, with today launched a new issue ad "oposed tax increases on job rida, North Carolina, Ohio and 1/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 i The ad, which Clinton, who 1 ?President 01 mortgages, an Clinton and b1 aims to get 01 This latest Cr the debt limit hikes as part ?Our debt lirn Law. Crossroads shape our nati For more in} at g'acollegi0( 1as repeatedly said it is a bad idea to raise taxes in a weak eco aim to stop attacking and start listening.? iebate. Crossroads GPS ran issue ads on national cable and in a debt-ceiling deal. on?s future in the years ahead. or 202 559-6424. Paid for by rossroads GPS. J1 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact [is Privacy Policy . .lcri This docume assroads-gps-releases?n .. it ads helped put a stop to Obama?s tax hikes once before, and Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Ad in Five States Contrasting Obama with Cli ton on Taxes and contrasts President Obama?s tax increase proposal with th position of former President Bill omy. will run for two weeks as part a $2.6 million issue advertising buy, can be viewed m. Janna has launched a tax attack on American jobs that hits Main Street businesses, home (1 school and road repair ?mds,? said Crossroads GPS preside 1t Steven Law. ?Former President partisan majorities in Congress agree that Obama?s tax hikes won?t solve the problem The ad ossroads GPS issue ad follows a massive issue advertising initiative in the summer of 201 1 during more than ten states opposing tax we intend to do it again,? added is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will rormation or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Collegio 213 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ads on Economy. Spending in Five Ser ate States PR-52 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ads on Econo November 1C New ads sta TV ads focus ?Foundation,? response to ti I q? The new buys . . lcri This documei my, Spending in Five Senat i, 2011 By Crossroads GPS rt with major broadcast buys in Massachusetts, Missouri, A which will run in Massachusetts, references the ?Occupy Wall 1e country?s economic morass. .. at was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp FON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads :d on the economy, jobs, waste?ll stimulus spending and goven will run for two weeks and total $1 .8 million across the ?ve sta States Ioniana, Nebraska, and Virginia. today released a new round of 1rnent regulations. One of the ads, Street? movement as the wrong tes. Ads begin running today in 1/2 onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ads on Economy. Spending in Five Sen ate States Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, and Virginia, and will start tomorrow in Nebraska. The Massachusetts ad, ?Foundation,? can be viewed ling. 0 The Missouri ad, ?Step,? can be viewed here. 0 The Montana ad, ?Dirt,? can be viewed m. 0 The Virginia ad, ?Applause,? can be viewed he_r_e. 0 The Nebraska ad, ?Bacon,? can be viewed here. ?The liberal- Senate keeps pushing tax increases and more wasteful spending instead of dealing seriously with the economic nd ?nancial problems our country faces,? said Crossroads GPS President Steven Law. ?These ads are desi ed to alert citizens to the big- government views of these politicians and turn up the heat for legislative acti that helps America?s Job Creators instead of Washington bureaucrats.? This latest Cr ssroads GPS issue initiative comes one day after the group announced $2.6 million in new advertising in plorado, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and opposing President Barack Obama?s proposed tax creases on job creators, small businesses, school and road re pair ?nds and home mortgages. The buys be Crossroads mobilizing shape our nat n?s ?iture. Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy .. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resp (1 the current two-week wave of advertising totals $4.4 million. PS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and ons of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative that will llegz'o 2l2 onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 202-73 nmhoc Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2011 Nate Hodson l1-7782 Cr WASH Wall I) The me buy of ?The 't Nate l- to aler Massa This at Missm stimul Crossr legisla For mc or (20 ossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ad i Targeting Elizabeth Warren treet? movement. $596,000. The ad, ?Foundation,? can be viewed here. us spending. ##it tive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. Massachusetts TVspot will run for two weeks statewide, with ad buy totaling $596,000 NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new issue advertisement on broadcast TV in Massachusetts targeting Elizabeth Warr en?s support of the "Occupy Dccupy Wall Street? movement is the wrong response to our country?s economic morass,? said odson, Crossroads GPS Director of State and Regional Media Relatic ns. "This issue ad is designed citizens to the radical views of Elizabeth Warren and turn up the heat for solutions that help chusetts?s job creators instead of propping up her intellectual theories. is part of a $1.8 million round of issue advocacy on broadcast telev sion by Crossroads GPS in Jri, Montana, Nebraska, Massachusetts, and Virginia focused on the economy, jobs, and wasteful oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and PR-53 w' ad begins airing today in the Boston, Springfield-Holyoke, and Providence, RI markets for a total >re information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR ll\ Noven 202-7: nmho WASH adver "Presi ent Obama and Claire McCaskiIl keep pushing tax increases and mo of de ling seriously with the economic and financial problems our country Na Crossroads GPS RELEASE ?ber 10, 2011 Nate Hodson 31-7782 i Targeting Claire McCaskill INGTON - Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) The ad, which will air for two weeks, begins airing today in the St. Lou and lumbia-Jefferson City markets for a total buy of $283,600. The ad, Cross oads GPS Director of State and Regional Media Relations. "This issu citize to the big-government views of Claire McCaskill that have failed ti heat legislative solutions that help Missouri?s job creators instead of This a is part of a $1.8 million round of issue advocacy on broadcast telev ka, Massachusetts, and Virginia focused on the economy, jobs, was Nebr gover Earlie Caroli creatc currer Cross: equip legisla ament regulations. na, Ohio, and opposing President Barack Obama?s pro it two-week wave of advertising totals $4.4 million. oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co tive issues that will shape our nation's future in the years ahead. TVspot will run for two weeks statewide, with ad buy rota isement on broadcast TV in Missouri targeting Claire McCaskill?s sup waste ul stimulus spending. 'this week Crossroads GPS announced $2.6 million in new advertisin rs, small businesses, school and road repair funds and home mortga ping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th PR-54 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ad in Missouri ling $283,600 today released a new issue port of President Obama?s is, Kansas City, Springfield, 'Step,? can be viewed here. re wasteful spending instead faces,? said Nate Hodson, 2 ad is designed to alert 3 create jobs and turn up the ashington bureaucrats.? ision in Missouri, Montana, teful stimulus spending, and in Colorado, Florida, North nosed tax increases on job ges. The buys behind the nmitted to educating, critical economic and This documelnt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 731-7782. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2011 CONTACT: Nate Hodson 31-7782 202-7 Crossroads-GPS WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) advertisement on broadcast TV in Montana targeting Jon Tester?s support government regulations. The nt and "Presi serio GPS big-government views ofJon Tester that have failed to create jobs and tur solutions that help Montana?s job creators instead of Washington bureauc This a Nebraska, Massachusetts, and Virginia focused on the economy, jobs, was gover Earlie Caroli Crossr equip legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. This docume Targeting Jon Tester TVspot will run for two weeks statewide, with ad buy tote elena markets for a total buy of $157,000. The ad, "Dirt," can be vie dent Obama and Jon Tester keep pushing for more government regL sly with the economic and financial problems our country faces,? sa irector of State and Regional Media Relations. ?This issue ad is desig :i is part of a $1.8 million round of issue advocacy on broadcast telev ament regulations. 'this week Crossroads GPS announced $2.6 million in new advertisin sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ald in Montana ling $157,000 today released a new issue of President Obama?s lations instead of dealing Nate Hodson, Crossroads ned to alert citizens to the 1 up the heat for legislative ision in Missouri, Montana, teful stimulus spending, and in Colorado, Florida, North na, Ohio, and opposing President Barack Obama?s pro aosed tax increases on job creators, small businesses, school and road repair funds and home mortga current two-week wave of advertising totals $4.4 million. ges. The buys behind the *oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, critical economic and evil ad, which will air for two weeks, begins airing today in the Missoulila, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For me re information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or (202.) 731-7782. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-56 Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2011 CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202-731-7782 Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Issue lid in Nebraska Targeting Ben Nelson TVspot will run for two weeks statewide, with ad buy totaling $134,370 WASH NGTON - Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new issue adver isement on broadcast TV in Nebraska targeting Ben Nelson?s support of President Obama?s waste ul stimulus spending. The ad, which will air for two weeks, begins airing Friday in the Lincol 1 and Omaha markets for a total buy of $134,370. The ad, ?Bacon,? can be viewed here. "Presi ent Obama and Ben Nelson keep pushing tax increases and more wasteful spending instead of dealin seriously with the economic and financial problems our country fa said Nate Hodson, Crossrtiads GPS Director of State and Regional Media Relations. "This issu 3 ad is designed to alert citizens to the big?government views of Ben Nelson that have failed to create jobs and turn up the heat for legislative solutions that help Nebraska?s job creators instead of Washi 1gton bureaucrats." This ad is part of a $1.8 million round of issue advocacy on broadcast telev?sion in Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Massachusetts, and Virginia focused on the economy, jobs, wasteful stimulus spending, and government regulations. Earlier this week Crossroads GPS announced $2.6 million in new advertising in Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and opposing President Barack Obama's proposed tax increases on job creators, small businesses, school and road repair funds and home mortgages. The buys behind the current two-week wave of advertising totals $4.4 million. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. This documeht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For mo re information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or (202) 731-7782. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR Nove Crossroads GPS RELEASE ber 10, 2011 CONT Nate Hodson 202?731-7782 Cro sroads GPS Releases New TV Issue Ad in WASH advert stimul "Presic dealin Crossr citizen forsol This at Nebra goverr Earlier creato curren The ma Roano be via Tim Kaine NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) .15 spending. here. lent Obama and Tim Kaine keep pushing tax increases and more we utions that help Virginia?s job creators instead of Washington burea ska, Massachusetts, and Virginia focused on the economy, jobs, was ment regulations. two-week wave of advertising totals $4.4 million. TVspot will run for two weeks statewide, with ad buy tota isement on broadcast TV in Virginia targeting Tim Kaine's support of ad, which will air for two weeks, begins airing today in the Richmt and Washington, DC markets for a total buy of $616,( seriously with the economic and financial problems our country fai pads GPS Director of State and Regional Media Relations. "This issu? to the big-government views of Tim Kaine that have failed to creat i is part of a $1.8 million round of issue advocacy on broadcast telev this week Crossroads GPS announced $2.6 million in new advertisin Carolina, Ohio, and opposing President Barack Obama?s pro; rs, small businesses, school and road repair funds and home mortga Virginia Targeting ling $616,000 today released a new issue President Obama?s wasteful and, Norfolk-Portsmouth, l00. The ad, ?Applause,? can steful spending instead of said Nate Hodson, 3 ad is designed to alert ejobs and turn up the heat ucrats.? sion in Missouri, Montana, teful stimulus spending, and in Colorado, Florida, North nosed tax increases on job ges. The buys behind the This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) . . Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that Is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legisla tiire issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For re information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or (202!) 731-7782. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 Crossroads GPS Calls on Elizabeth Warren to Condemn Occupy Wall Street Radicalizatlon PR-58 Crossroads GPS Calls on Elizabeth Warren to Condemn Occupy Wall Street Radicalization November 15, 2011 By Crossroads QPS Reports of criminal activity and violence continue to rise across the country at radical Warren-endorsed OWS protests Senate Candi violence, and Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today called on Massachusetts ate Elizabeth Warren to condemn the Occupy Wall Street movement for the escalating criminality, extreme radicalization that mark the movement?s protests. . Reports of criminal activity and violence continue to rise across the country at radical Warren?endorsed OWS protests . ./crc .. 1/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5f1/12 . .lcr This docume Senate Candi violence, and Independent 1 Man Shot to camp,? Reute Woman Rape News, 11/12 Eight People Occupy Wall Two Occupy ?Drug, Vanda Occupy Bost Vandalism A1 Occupy Bost Crack; Occui There Have Street Protes ?Professor El deteriorated i should immec can guarantee Last week, jobs instead provided the viewed m. Crossroads shape our nat For more in at nm/wa?sor Like '67; extreme radicalization that mark the movement?s protests. news reports about criminal and violent activity at Occupy Wall rs,11/11/11) 11) Street protesters,? KY3 News, 1/ 1/ l) [lism Arrests At Occupy Boston,? Bosth Herald, 10/23/1 l) rests At Occupy Boston,? Boston Herald, 10/23/1 1) 3y Boston ?Deteriorating?,? WBZ NewsRadio 1030, 11/4/11) protection for local citizens and respect for law and order.? ion?s ?iture in the years ahead. formation or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson ggs. org 0r 2 02 731- 7 782. .. Crossroads GPS Calls on Elizabeth Warren to Condemn Occupy Wall Street Radicalization Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today called on Massachusetts date Elizabeth Warren to condemn the Occupy Wall Street movement for the escalating criminality, Street protests include: Death at Occupy Oakland. Johnston, ?Fatal shooting renews tensions at Oakland protest :d at Occupy Philadelphia. (Dana Schabner, ?Woman Raped at Occupy Philadelphia,? Arrested in Spring?eld, M0 for Vandalizing Banks. (Ashley Reynolds, ?Banks vandalized, l?nic unemployment that is :ities and working families. ling down on the very same illions of Americans. Lerica in which a muscular capital, control economic 1e lower classes. On the iomic distress, who feel to impact their lives. Recent my Americans have become the possibility of personal ment has an ugly side: when ts? (to use Obama?s words), hrough favoritism. Money is ilatory schemes are bent to 1 whereby economic growth Deal to consumers, Obama?s :s on the basis of favors and llPage This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Today?s new nationwide ad by Crossroads GPS is aimed at exposing this ugly underbelly of Obam a,?s vision, illustrated by the archetypal case of a solar energy company whose ?nancier bundled political contributions for President Obama, which invested heavily in lobbying, which generated meetings with high?level White House of?cials, which secured a $535 rru'liion loan for the company (backed by taxpayers despite widely aired concerns about the company?s financial viability), whose executives received fat bonuses, and whose predictable failure cost both taxpayer resources and jobs. Last week, President Obama correctly observed that America is engaged in a ?raging debate over the best way to restore growth and prosperity; balance and fairness.? For the past three years, Obama has stubbornly insisted that moregowmment? more spending, taxation and regulation is the ?best way? to heal America?s economic malaise. For most conservatives, the ?best way? is to keep more productive capital in the hands of small businesses and entrepreneurs, and pare back the Obama istration?s regulatory chokehold on innovation, energy development and consumer choice. As ama tries to whip up optimism about the government?s ability to manage the economy and guara tee fairness, the scandal provides a powerful cautionary tale about big-govemment hubri and the cronyism it invariably invites. Effective messaging on should focus on the White House?s direct engagement in consummating a sweetheart ?nancial deal involving a political contri utor; on utterly predictable collapse and cost to taxpayers; on how the company waste money on things like extravagant conference rooms; and on how President Obama has consi tently dodged responsibility and failed to demand accountability for such wasteful cronyism. The cus on President Obama?s Crony Keynesianism doesn?t stop with however. While I) conse atives have found great grist for the mill in African ant studies and experiments on monkeys by the $830 billion stimulus, huge tranches of stimulus funds were shipped to states to prop up onized government jobs bene?ting the well-heeled public sectcr unions that back Obama?s . The President?s politically?driven decision to put 20,000 Keystone XL jobs on ice until after 2012 is another example of how lobbying and special interest access have become the coins of the realm in Obama?s government-centered economy. and other examples of cronyism reveal the inherent folly of President Obama?s vision of a vastly larger, financially voracious government as a guarantor of economic prosperity and fairness. They help explain why conservatives (and most Americans, in fact) are suspicious of a government that amasses too much power and money for itself, even when motivated by good intentions. The Solyn :ira scandal also paints a far more complex portrait of President Obama?s modw operandz' than the one he claims for himself: instead of being a neutral agent of change, it turns out that Obama is governing much like a typical Washington politician: doling out government largesse to political benefactors and exercising regulatory power to advantage favored constituencies. 99.5.: The months ahead may well yield the most intense debate in our nation?s history on the ?best way to restore growth and prosperity? after the last several years of debt, downgrades and decline. If Americans are to make the right policy choices that will heal the econo :nic and ?scal damage and return us to a path of robust, broad-based economic growth, conservatives need to spotlight issues like that remind us why free people small businesses, entrepreneurs, risk-takers and smart mers have always been America?s engine of economic growth and shared prosperity, not self?a ggrandizing politicians and bureaucrats in Washington, DC. ZlPage . This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 roads GPS Launches New ia?s ?Crony Keynesianism? :le Cross} Obam Debac December 12, 201 1 By Crossroads GPS New ad starts this evening with $500,000 buy on national cable. focused on squandered 2 Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads resident Obama and his involvement with the failed St it least $5 35 million of taxpayer money. ical,? the ad will run on national cable for ten days in a buy tota. .. Entitled ?Typ This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res ossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad Detailing Obama's "Crony Keynesianism" with Debacle PR-77 Ad Detailing ith today is releasing a new TV ad )lar energy company that ing $500,000. It can be viewed 1/3 ponsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29112 here. Additionally, rossroads GPS released a memo, entitled ?New Crossroads Crony Keyn sianism,? which lays out the strategy behind the ad. From the an other examples of cronyism reveal the inherent folly of Presid larger, ?nanc' lly voracious government as a guarantor of economic prosper' why conserv tives (and most Americans, in fact) are suspicious of a gove and money itself; even when motivated by good intentions. The complex po ait of President Obama?s modus operandi than the one he cla neutral agent pf change, it turns out that Obama is governing much like a typi Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad Detailing Obama's "Crony Keynesianism" with Debacle iign contributors to President secure a taxpayer- guarantee on a instead left taxpayers on the hook articipates in the games and The new ad fpcuses on the fact that executives were major camp: Obama; that they were able to leverage their White House connections to he $535 million an; and that the company dramatically failed to create jobs an for its losses. tead of Obama being an agent of change in Washington, he cronyism of ical Washington. Con??onts President Obama?s mo: nt Obama?s vision of a vastly and fairness. They help explain ent that amasses too much power scandal also paints a far more [ms for himself: instead of being a :a1 Washington politician: doling out government largesse to political bene?ctors and exercising regulatory power to advantage favored constituenCIe Jonathan Co egio, communications director for Crossroads GPS, said: ?Inh idea for America that may work in theory but has a very ugly side in the real backroom favors to the well-connected. The debacle is an archetyq Obama?s ?mdraisers got sweetheart deals ?om the US. Department of Erie left with the tab.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is 001 mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economi shape our nation?s ?xture. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Co or (202) 559?6424. is speeches, Obama promotes an world an economy based on 3al case of cronyism, where 'gy, and American taxpayers were nmitted to educating, equipping and and legislative issues that will llegz'o at .. 2/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR ll Decer CONT (202) nmho NI after Pleas Depa "Pres lovver debt econt jobst Cross equn legisl sail Crossroads VIMEDIATE RELEASE nber20,2011 ACT: Nate Hodson 370-6604 Suffer Because of Obama-Nelson Econ rtment of Labor, with the following quotation. ed unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, and child Jack to work.? The Obama-Nelson Economic Record Floridians Out-of? Work Bill Nelson Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2001): Bill Nelson Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Novel Florida?s Unemployment Rate Bill Nelson Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2001) Bill Nelson Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Nov roads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is >ping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on ative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. This docume aw Unemployment Numbers: Florida Fan Latest labor report shows nearly 926,000 Floridians Are Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issue the release of Florida?s November jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor. 3 credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Se said Law. "instead of more wasteful stimulus packages and bailoui )my, Obama and Nelson should focus on real solutions to put the ne 1ilies Continue to omic Failures Still Jobless the following statement acretary of the U.S. dent Obama and Bill Nelson have failed Florida with their unfocused economic plan that has not with $48,000 in government which have not fixed the 310,687 nber 2011): 925,789 3.9% ember 2011): 10% 3mmitted to educating, he critical economic and PR-78 arly 926,000 Floridians without nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson a1 or (202) 370-6604. k1 .. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resiaonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR 1M MEDIATE RELEASE Decem CONTA (202) 3 nmhod New Unemployment Numbers: Michigan WASH after tl Please Depan b- Crossroads 6P5 ber 20, 2011 CT: Nate Hodson 70-6604 son Suffer Because of Obama-Stabenow Econ Latest labor report shows more than 456,000 Michiganders PR-79 nilies Continue to 1omic Failures Are Still Jobless NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issue ment of Labor, with the following quotation. the following statement we release of Michigan?s Novemberjobs report from the U.S. Depa ment of Labor. credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Se retary of the U.S. "President Obama and Debbie Stabenow have failed Michigan with their nfocused economic plan that has no goverr fixed Michig Crossr equipi legislc he economy, Obama and Stabenow should focus on real solutions anders without jobs back to work.? The Obama-Stabenow Economic Record Michiqanders Out-of?Work Debbie Stabenow Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2001 Debbie Stabenow Supports Obama's Failed Economic Policies (No Michigan ?5 Unemployment Rate Debbie Stabenow Joins the US. Senate (January 20 Debbie Stabenow Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th itive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. lowered unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, an child with $48,000 in iment debt,? said Law. ?Instead of more wasteful stimulus package and bailouts, which have not put the more than 456,000 240,008 vember 2011): 456,512 1): 4.6% N?ovember 2011): 9.8% to educating, critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhods 3n@americancrossroadsorg or (202) 370-6604. This docume rit was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) ?lx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Decem (202) nmho Crossroads GPS ber20,2011 Nate Hodson 370-6604 New Unemployment Numbers: Missouri Families Continue to WASH after Please Depar "Presi has nc gover fixed Misso Cross equip legisli Latest labor report shows more than 250,000 Missourians tment of Labor, with the following quotation. urians without jobs back to work.? The Obama-McCaskill Economic Record Missourians Out-of- Work Claire McCaskill Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2007 Missouri?s Unemployment Rate Claire McCaskill Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (N roads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is cc ping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on tl :ltive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. - Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issue he release of Missouri?s Novemberjobs report from the U.S. Depart credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Se dent Obama and Claire McCaskill have failed Missouri with their unf lowered unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, ar 1ment debt,? said Law. "instead of more wasteful stimulus package he economy, Obama and McCaskiIl should focus on real solutions tc Claire McCaskili Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Nov Claire McCaskiIl Joins the U.S. Senate (January 200 Suffer Because of Obama-McCaskill Economic Failures are Still Jobless :l the following statement ment of Labor. cretary of the U.S. ocused economic plan that child with $14,000 in new 5 and bailouts, which have not put the more than 250,000 144,841 ember 2011): 250,317 7): 4.7% avember 2011): 8.2% mmitted to educating, ie critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or (202) 370-6604. pi This docum?H twas obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res oonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR Dece CONT CT: Nate Hodson (202) 70-6604 nmho XX Crossroads GPS RELEASE ber 20, 2011 Ne Unemployment Numbers: Montana Families Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-Tester Economic Failures Latest labor report shows nearly 36,000 Montanans are Still Jobless WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issued the following statement after the release of Montana's Novemberjobs report from the U.S. Depar "Presi lower debt,? econc jobs Cross equip legisl Please Depar I credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Se tment of Labor, with the following quotation. dent Obama and Jon Tester have failed Montana with their unfocus ed unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, and child said Law. "Instead of more wasteful stimulus packages and bailout my, Obama and Tester should focus on real solutions to put the nee ack to work.? The Obama-Tester Economic Record Montanans Out-of-Work Jon Tester Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2007): Jon Tester Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Nove Montana?s Unemployment Rate .lon Tester Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2007) Jon Tester Supports Obama's Failed Economic Policies (Nov: roads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is cc ping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on ative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. tment of Labor. cretary of the U.S. ed economic plan that has not with $48,000 in government 5, which have not fixed the rly 36,000 Montanans without 15,526 'nber 2011): 35,867 3.1% amber 2011): 7.1% immitted to educating, 7e critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For me re information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhoc son@americancrossroadsorg or (202) 370-6504. Kg; i This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res aonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) V5135 Crossroads GPS FOR IM MEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2011 CONTACT: Nate Hodson (202) 370-6604 (New Unemployment Numbers: North Ca Continue to Suffer Because of Obama Eco WASH NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issue after the release of North Carolina?s Novemberjobs report from the US. 0 Depar1 ment of Labor, with the following quotation. unem jobs ack to work.? The Obama Economic Record North Carolinians Out-of-Work President Obama is Sworn-in (January 2009): 42 North Carolina?s Unemployment Rate President Obama Pushes Failed Economic Policies (Noverr rolina Families nomic Failures Latest labor report shows more than 451,000 North Carolinians Are Still Jobless the following statement apartment of Labor. Please credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Se :retary of the U5. "Presi ent Obama has failed North Carolina with his unfocused economic olan that has not lowered iloyment despite burdening every man, woman, and child with $48,000 in new government debt,? said La w. "instead of more wasteful stimulus packages and bailouts, which have not fixed the economy, President Obama should focus on real solutions to put the more than 451,000 North Carolinians without 4,134 President Obama Pushes Failed Economic Policies (Novemb ar 2011): 451,413 President Obama is Sworn-In (January 2009): 9.2% bar 2011): 10% Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on tl legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For mo nmhod 50 information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at n@americancrossroads.org or (202) 370?6604. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res aonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR I Decem er 20, 2011 CONT T: Nate Hodson (202) 3 0-6604 nmho on Ne WASHI after ti Please Depan "President Obama and Shelley Berkley have failed Nevada with their unfoc not lm goverr fixed Nevad Cr equip legislc Crossroads GPS RELEASE Unemployment Numbers: Nevada Farr Latest labor report shows nearly 1 72,000 Nevadans Are NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issuec 1e release of Nevada?s Novemberjobs report from the US. Departm credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Se: ment of Labor, with the following quotation. vered unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, and ment debt,? said Law. "Instead of more wasteful stimulus packages he economy Obama and Berkley should focus on real solutions to pl. ans without jobs back to work." The Obama-Berkley Economic Record Nevadans Out?of?Work Shelley Berkley Joins Congress (January 1999): 4 Shelley Berkley Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Nov Nevada?s Unemployment Rate Shelley Berkley Joins Congress (January 1999): Shelley Berkeley Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (N 'oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co ping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th itive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. - - lilies Continue to Suffer Because of Obama-Berkley Economic Failures Still Jobless the following statement ent of Labor. retary of the U.S. used economic plan that has ild with $48,000 in and bailouts which have not the nearly 172,000 0,891 ember 2011): 171,822 4.1% ovember 2011): 13% mmitted to educating, critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For mo 'e informatiOn or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhod son@americancrossroads.org or (202) 370-6604. This docum =nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resoonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IM Decem CONTACT: Nate Hodson (202) 3 nmhod WASH after the release of Ohio?s Novemberjobs report from the US. Departmen Please Depad ?President Obama and Sherrod Brown have failed Ohio with their unfocusc lowere debt,? econo WithOL Cross: equip legislc xi" Crossroads GPS RELEASE ber 20, 2011 70-6604 Unemployment Numbers: Ohio Fami Suffer Because of Obama-Brown Econo Latest labor report shows more than 495,000 Ohioans art NGTON - Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issuec credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Set ment of Labor, with the following quotation. Id unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, and child said Law. "instead of more wasteful stimulus packages and bailouts my, Obama and Brown should focus on real solutions to put the mo: it jobs back to work.? The Obama-Brown Economic Record Ohioans Out-of-Work Sherrod Brown Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2007) Sherrod Brown Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Nov Ohio?s Unemployment Rate Sherrod Brown Joins the U.S. Senate (January 200: Sherrod Brown Supports Obama's Failed Economic Policies (Na 'oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th itive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. iesCon?nueto mic Failures 9 Still Jobless the following statement of Labor. :retary of the US. ad economic plan that has not with $48,000 in government which have not fixed the than 495,000 Ohioans 320,855 amber 2011): 495,676 L): 5.4% vember 2011): 8.5% mmitted to educating, critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhoc son@americancrossroads.org or (202) 370-6604. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR I Decem CO NTA (202) 3 nmhod Com WASHI after ti Please Depa? ?Presk notlov goverr ?xedt Penny Crossr equip; legislc Crossroads GPS MEDIATE RELEASE er 20, 2011 CT: Nate Hodson 70-6604 son New Unemployment Numbers: tinue to Suffer Because of Obama-Casey Latest labor report shows nearly 500,000 A NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issuec we release of Novemberjobs report from the U5. De credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Set ment of Labor, with the following quotation. lent Obama and Bob Casey have failed with their unfo vered unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, and ment debt," said Law. "Instead of more wasteful stimulus packag he economy Obama and Casey should focus on real solutions to put (Ivanians without jobs back to work.? The Obama-Casey Economic Record Out-of-Work Bob Casey Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2007): 2 Bob Casey Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Novem Unemployment Rate Bob Casey Joins the U.S. Senate (January 2007): oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th rtive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res ail PR-85 iania Families Economic Failures re Still Jobless the following statement Jartment of Labor. :retary of the US :used economic plan that has ild with $48,000 in and bailouts which have not the nearly 500,000 65,189 ber 2011): 499,290 4.2% Bob Casey Supports Obama's Failed Economic Policies (November 2011): 7.9% mmitted to educating, critical economic and bonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhodso n@americancrossroads.org or (202) 370-6604. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res Jonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Decem CONTACT: Nate Hodson (202) El nmhoc Ne WASH after Please Depar "President Obama and Tammy Baldwin have failed Wisconsin with their UI hasna gover ?xed Wisco Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co ping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on tl? legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. equip Unemployment Numbers: Wisconsin to Suffer Because of Obama-Baldwin Eco he release of Wisconsin?s Novemberjobs report from the 0.5. Depai tment of Labor, with the following quotation. nsinites without jobs back to work.? Crossroads-GPS ber 20, 2011 70-6604 Latest labor report shows nearly 224,000 Wisconsinites Al NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today issue credit Steven Law, Crossroads GPS President and former Deputy Se lowered unemployment despite burdening every man, woman, an ment debt,? said Law. "Instead of more wasteful stimulus package he economy Obama and Baldwin should focus on real solutions to The Obama-Baldwin Economic Record Wisconsinites Out-of- Work Tammy Baldwin Joins the Congress (January 1999): Tammy Baldwin Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (Nov Wisconsin?s Unemployment Rate Tammy Baldwin Joins the Congress (January 1999 amilies Continue nomic Failures Still Jobless :l the following statement tment of Labor. cretary of the US. wfocused economic plan that child with $48,000 in 5 and bailouts which have not ut the nearly 224,000 94,743 ember 2011): 223,833 3.2% Tammy Baldwin Supports Obama?s Failed Economic Policies (November 2011): 7.3% mmitted to educating, critical economic and PR-86 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhoc son@americancrossroadsorg or (202) 370-6604. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res oonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Statement on Obama Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to run the Page i of 2 PR-87 Crossroads GPS Statement on Obama Recess Ap ointment of Richard to run the sumer Financial Protection ureau January 4, 2012 By Crossroads GPS WASH GTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released the stateme tbelow concerning President Obama?s recess appointment of Richard Corday to head the Consu er Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Please redit the statement below to Steven Law, president and CEO of Crossroads GPS: ?Barac Obama said he would change Washington, but he?s making it worse with backroom tactics and ma sive power grabs like recess-appointing Richard Corday. Obama?s backroom tactics and politica maneuvering further proves he can?t lead, and can only play t) pical Washington games. http://w 2/29/2012 This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Statement on Obama Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to run the Page 2 of 2 ?Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid failed to generate the votes to con?rm Mr. Corday to i run the CEPB in December due to concerns about accountability and transparency. Today?s ?recess appointment? violates at least half a century of bipartisan constitutional consensus about when such appointments are legally permitted as presidents of both parties have ong agreed they are entirely inappropriate when the Senate is in recess for a short time.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is; committed to educating, equipping?and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action cn the critical economic and legislatii issues that will shape our nation?s ?iture. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Cor?legio at iacolleg or (202) 559-6424. Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS 1 Contact Us Privacy Policy 2/29/20] 2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) President Obama should stop delaying on Keystone XL approval Presid Keysti January 13, 2 Crossroads urge him to a] In December Boehner and include langu see that C0111 Obama?s des one XL approval 012 By Crossroads GPS EPS joins the more than 100 business organizations who this we aprove the Keystone XL pipeline as soon as poss?ale. 2011, Crossroads GPS called on all Members of Congress to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in their call for the age to accelerate the construction of the Keystone pipeline. gress subsequently included a provision to do exactly that, and once again. PR-88 lent Obama should st0p delaying on :ek wrote to President Obama to stand with House Speaker John nd-of-year ?tax extender? bill to Crossroads GPS was pleased to 10w the question is on President 1/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 21'29/12 President Obama should stOp delaying on Keystone XL approval The case for approval is clear. The 1,700 mile pipeline?s construction will duce as many as 20,000 high I quality direct jobs in the next two years, along with tens of thousands of additional jobs in related industries. Moreover, it will bring more than 700,000 barrels of oil ?om Canada to the Gulf Coast every day, further deepening our relationship with the nation?s largest trading partner. Continued delay would be inexcusable. Environmental questions have been asked and answered by the State Department, which concluded that the project would be far safer than domestic pipelines. Some object that the ?nal route has not been decided, but the recent law passed by Congress (and signed by the president) makes clear that the State Department will have the necessary time to make that determination. The State Department already has conducted a thorough vetting of public opinion, and the states mo to proceed. Many environmental pipeline would discourage Ca only in the inte resources and activists, this American bus nation?s econc preferences 0 interests ?rst a movement. Those activists do not seriously challenge the State be safe. Instead, they ask the president to block American ecc nada from developing their rich oil sands market. The presider rest of our economic security, but because Canada has the sov will do so whether we build the pipeline or not. If the presiden normous supply of oil would be put on ships and sent to China mess recognizes the wisdom of approving this pipeline, and so >rnic ?iture really be hamstrung by a president who would rathe Fa cadre of environmental activists? Crossroads GPS urges the .nd to approve the pipeline immediately so that Americans can 1 2012 Cop yright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy st immediately impacted are ready have argued that President Obama is dithering because of obje ctions from segments of the Department?s conclusion that the >nomic development in order to it should reject these arguments, not ereign power to develop its natural bows to the environmental instead. loes American labor. Will our kowtow to the ideological president to put the nation?s get back to work. 2/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 NLRB Poised to Violate Workers? Privacy to Promote More Unions PR 8 9 NLRB Poised to Violate Workers? Privacy to Promote More Unions January 26, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Crossroads GPS strongly opposes the National Labor Relations Board?s plan to force employers to provide the email address es and telephone numbers of non-union employees to labor unions to allow organizers to harass workers about imionizing. The latest union-boosting measure would be an unwelcome violation of employee privacy and should be rejected. Under 43-year old NLRB precedent, employers must provide their employe as? home mailing addresses o_r_tly when a union organizing election has been scheduled. In June 2011, the NLRB proposed a rule to require the disclosure of e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as well. In an interview with the Associated Press 1/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2129/12 yesterday, President Obama?s hand-picked NLRB Chairman, Mark Pearce, for this new rule. Crossroads GPS opposes this further intrusion into American workers? privac NLRB Poised to Violate Workers' Privacy to Promote More Unions said that he would renew his push y. The rule would require employers to turn over their private information without regard to whether workers consented to the disclosure. This would violate core principles of disclosure and consent that, for example - opular Do Not Call List. Americans do not want to be harassec enonno home. Indeed work-related matters.? United States Dep ?t of Defense v. FLRA, 510 US. Current law is the US. Supreme Court has said, ?Many people simply do nc more than adequate to enable unions to communicate with emp prompted Congress to create the on the phone, by email and at it want to be disturbed at home by 487, 501 (1994). loyees without violating their privacy. Unions can send employees mail, set up websites, use social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and engage in a wi opportunities technology net phone employ pay for) unwe The risk that t] widespread e3 advocates will of such invasix The NLRB, a appointment the personal For more info ss :le variety of advocacy tactics that reSpect individual autonomy. communicate with employees during an election period than Technology gives unions far more ver before, but the spread of :d not strip Americans of their personal privacy. That means ees against their will, spam them with unsolicited emails, and f0 lcome text messages. re, government-mandated data- sharing. lready operating with a constitutionally? questionable quorum du 3300, should shelve this e??ort immediately. And if they don?t, rivacy rights of workers and their families. rmation, please contact Steven Duj?eld, Vice President for Pol] This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res shouldn?t be empowered to ce them to receive (and poss?oly 11's rule will cause Americans to be harassed in their homes is especially poignant given the ridence of corruption in certain unions. Non?union employees can justi?ably fear that union misuse their private information, but under the rule, they would have no right to opt out to President Obama?s ?recess? Zongress needs to step in to protect cy at Crossroads GPS, at 2/3 oonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Launches "New Majority Agenda" Issues Platform PR-9O Crossroads GPS Launches ?New Majority Agent January 27, 2 Former Sent platform for I issue I) A brochure Crossroads la? Issues Platform .012 By Crossroads GPS ate Policy Director Steven Duf?eld named GPS Vice Presia FON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads 2012-2013, called the ?New Majority Agenda.? The platforml advocacy e?brts over the next two years. in the platform can be viewed m. GPS president Steven Law also announced the promotion of St 'ent for Policy. today released its issue ays the foundation for Crossroads even Du?ield to Vice president for 1/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Launches "New Majority Agenda" Issues Platform policy. Du?ield is a former policy director and chief counsel to Sen. Jon who managed the drafting of the Republic an Platform for the Republican National Committee in 2008. Dtu?ield previously served as policy \adviser to Crossroads GPS. The New Majprity Agenda outlines six major policy initiatives that enjoy broa 0 Pro-gm ensure ornpetitiveness; Obama administration accountable for its ?Cash for Cronies? culture; Quality their do develop Break Washington?s regulatory chokehold: Impose a moratorium by the NLRB, Department of Labor, National Mediation Board and agencies, and order a top-down review of the Dodd?Frank legislation credit or drive up credit costs for consumers; Global leadership: Protect America ?om international threats and consistent, forward- leaning strategy of global engagement to expand to and services. ?These are issues a clear majority of Americans agree on, but they won?t get themup with effective, targeted advocacy,? said Crossroads GPS president millions of Americans on the New Majority Agenda and how it will strengthei Like the Cros policy framevv coming years. Clean up Washington?s ?nances: End wasteful ?stimulus? and ?green jo health care: Replace the ?Obamacare? law with reforms that ctors and drive down health insurance costs, and protect seniors from Obama?s Medicare cuts; Restore our energy leadership: End the Obama administration?s int ment, halt ob- killing EPA regulations and improve America?s energy in?rastructure; sroads GPS in 11? plan released in mid-2010, the New Ma ork for the vast majority of Crossroads advocacy e??on public support: tax reform: Keep taxes low and simplify the tax system ibr individuals and businesses to bs? giveaways, and hold the preserve Americans? access to erference with dOmestic energy on regulatory attacks on employers ther union?boosting government to identify provisions that curtail bility, while developing a eign markets for American goods action in Washington unless we tee Steven Law. ?We plan to educate 1 our economy and ?nancial healt ority Agenda will provide the on multiple platforms over the Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economii: and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s ?lture. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Co or 202 5 5 9?6424. 2012i01 lcrossroads?gps?lau nches-new?m This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res llegio at 2/3 ponsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 201rz-13 NEW MAJORITYAGENDA - Crossroads GPS i This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) support lower . taxes for small business owners. CBS/rum 9/15/11 . say the federal de?cit is mostly due to wasteful unnecessary - Washington spending. GALLUP 4/29/11 Only of Americans believe Obamacare will deliver better quality healthcare. KAISER 7/18/11 6 9 favor more offshore oil exploration. CNN 4/10/?11 oppose NLRB blocking companies from opening new plants in whichever states they want. PUBLIC OPINION si?m'rnsnas 7/12/11 favor growing trade and business ties with foreign ations. PRINCETON SURVEY, 4/14/11 A ROADMAP T0 RECOVERY Craft a Lean, Pro-Growth Tax System - Redesign the tax code to help Am eiican business be competitive and productive. and make tax compliance easier and fairer for job creators and inclivi duals alike. - Block President Ohama's effort to raise taxes on families. small businesses, and consumers. Clean Up Washington?s ?Downgraded? Finances - Turn off the spigot of wasteful ?stimulus? spending, ?green jobs? giveaways, and special interest bail outs. Investigate the Ohama Administration's ?cash for cronies" culture and impose tough ?nancial controls on loan funds. - Reduce domestic discretionary spe levels. agencies that mismanage grant and ding to pre-Obama Administration - Reform entitlement spendingT to en sure the long-term ?nancial security of these programs. Ensure Quality Health Care for Seniors and Families - Replace Obamacare with reforms doctors. enhance the use of health hat preserve Americans? access to their care information technology, lower health insurance costs. and imprm the quality of care that families receive. - Protect seniors from the Ohama Administration?s Medicare cuts, which will degrade the quality of their car their doctors. Restore America?s Energy - End the Ohama Administratin?m's energy development. - Repeal job?killing EPA regulations pro?environment alternatives. - Make America?s energy infrastruct technologically advanced. in the wc and threaten their relationships with Leadership onstant interference with dom estic and replace them with pro-growth, ure the most ef?cient, productive, and :rld. Break the Regulatmy Chokehold on Economic Recovery - Impose a moratorium on regulato 'y attacks against employers by the NLRB, Department of Labor. National Mediation Board, and other union- hoosting government agencies. - Order a top-down review of Dodd- Frank an freeze every provision that would curtail consumer access to credit, drive up consumer costs, or deny consumers a breadth of choices an products. Make America a Respected Global Leader Again - Protect America from international threats and instability with a renewed commitment to national security and revived relationships with longstanding allies. - Develop a consistent, forward-leanin strategy of global engagement to expand foreign markets for American goods and services, and secure vital resources to drive American indm try. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) "xsug?rir ?v . 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This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad on Fiasco Cross Solyn Era Fiasco February 1, 0:12 By Crossroads GPS joads GPS Launches New TV Ad on New TV ad ritiques Obama ?5 failed energy policy in $500,000 buy on ational cable. WASHING ON Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) released a new national TV spot foc ed on the Obama Administration?s green energy policies, and its handling of the scandal. The ad, whic Will air on national cable for one week in a $500,000 buy, is the second ad by Crossroads PS this year. The ad can be viewed hm. a ow bankrupt solar energy ?rm, squandered more than $500 million of taXpayer money in 1/3 This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/2911 2 Department of every level? \?doubled down Crossroads G1 the memo, Lax ?Presiden down on incompet the center Washing govemme pathway Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad on Fiasco Energy grants a green energy program the Washington Posz resident Obama has previously hailed the company as an exam] on the policies that ?inded the tailed company in his State of th PS also released a strategy memo by its president and CEO Ste says: it Obama views his economy as a success so much it in his State of the Union speech. He simply ignores the sw ence and obsession with photo-ops that de?ne his personally (it ?-right need to engage that debate in both moral and economic 1 tan is an unfair place, and less of Obama?s invasive, free-Spent ml is the solution. America has always been the land where ?kn to success, prosperity and widespread growth. President Oban replace automati The ?rst Cros instead of foll worst of Was Crossroads mobilizing r) shape our nati For more inf jacollegz'o?ilc at quintessential American model with a government? centered ally trumps roads GPS spot, ?Typical,? ran nationwide in December in a wing through on his promise to change Washington, Obama?s gton?s typical behavior. PS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is con ons of American citizens to take action on the critical economic on?s ?iture. ormatz'on or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Col or 202 559-6424. says was ?in?ised with politics at ale of his economic vision, and Union speech last week. :ven Law, explaining the spot. In so that he advocated doubling eetheart deals, in?uence-peddling, :signed economy. Advocates on :enns, showing that Obama ?s ling and chronically politicized ow?how? was the universal ia?s economy would system in which ?know-who imilar buy. The ad contended that green energy policy emulates the mitted to educating, equipping and and legislative issues that will legio at 2/3 I This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-92 Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson (202) 370-6604 Jon Tester Votes to Protect Obama?s Crony Capitalism Tester refused to prevent White House operatives from using insrder info to get rich WASHINGTON Jon Tester today embraced the Washington insider culture when he refused to block White House operatives from using their positions to enrich themselves. Tester opposed amendment that required stricter ethics standards in the White House and executive branch. 3 The a endment, which failed in the US. Senate today, would have prohib ted executive branch appoi tees or staff from holding positions that give them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant?making abiliti over industries or companies in which they or their spouse have a significant financial interest. "Jon ster today voted to protect sweetheart deals and influence-peddling in the Obama admin stration instead of Montana?s taxpayers," said Crossroads GPS director of state and regional media relations Nate Hodson. "Tester's embrace of cronyism demonstrates his willingness to protect Presid nt Obama when he should be focused on cleaning up Washington not encouraging more of the same.? The ama administration is under scrutiny for its handling of the fiasco, which has been described as "crony capitalism." Crossroads GPS is currently airing a TV ad on national cable which details the debacle. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th 2 critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or (202) 370-6604. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson (202) 370-6504 Sherrod Brown Votes to Protect Obama?s block White House operatives from using their positions to enrich themseli amendment that required stricter ethics standards in the White House and abilitie "Sherrod Brown today voted to protect sweetheart deals and influence?pe administration instead of Ohio?s taxpayers,? said Crossroads GPS director relatio President Obama when he should be focused on cleaning up Washington - same.? The Obama administration is under scrutiny for its handling of the described as "crony capitalism." Crossroads GPS is currently airing a TV ad details the debacle. Crossr equip/sing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th legisla For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or (202) 370?6604. This docume The arr endment, which failed in the US. Senate today, would have prohibi appointees or staff from holding positions that give them oversight, rule-m - Crossroads GPS Brown refused to prevent White House operatives from using NGTON Sherrod Brown today embraced the Washington insider Cl 5 over industries or companies in which they or their spouse have a as Nate Hodson. "Brown?s embrace of cronyism demonstrates his Vi Dads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is car tive issues that will shape our nation?s future. irony Capitalism der info to get rich ilture when he refused to res. Brown opposed it executive branch. ted executive branch ddling in the Obama if state and regional media rillingness to protect a fiasco, which has been on national cable which nmitted to educating, 2 critical economic and imhodson@crossroadsaps.ora aking, loan or grant?making significant financial interest. - not encouraging more of the PR-93 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-94 Crossroads GPS FOR RELEASE February 2, 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson (202) 370-6604 nmho Joe Manchin Votes to Protect Obama?s Crony Capitalism Manchin refused to prevent White House operatives from using insider info to get rich WASH NGTON Joe Manchin today embraced the Washington insider culture when he refused to block White House operatives from using their positions to enrich themselves. Manchin opposed gr; amenc ment that required stricter ethics standards in the White House anc executive branch. 3 The amendment, which failed in the U5. Senate today, would have prohib ted executive branch appoir tees or staff from holding positions that give them oversight, rule-rt aking, loan or grant-making abilities over industries or companies in which they or their spouse have a significant financial interest. "Joe iv anchin today voted to protect sweetheart deals and influence-peddling in the Obama admin stration instead of West Virginia?s taxpayers," said Crossroads GPS director of state and regional media relations Nate Hodson. "Manchin?s embrace of cronyism demonstrates his willingness to protect President Obama when he should be focused on cleaning up Washington not encouraging more of the same.? The Obama administration is under scrutiny for its handling of the fiasco, which has been descri Jed as "crony capitalism." Crossroads GPS is currently airing a TV ad on national cable which details the debacle. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and Iegisia tive issues that will shape our nation?s future. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhodson@crossroadsaps.orq or (202) 3 70-6604. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Obama Budget Takes Aim at Charities and Churches Obania Budget Takes Aim at Ch Churc. February 14, Obama ?3 tax poverty Obama?s FY charities each J5 serve the relig hes 2012 By Crossroads GPS Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) gious and personal needs of millions of Americans. hikes on charitable giving will damage religious charities 1 2013 budget that would raise taxes on billions of dollars that A year, including churches, synagogues, religious hospitals and sc arities and while millions are slipping into spotlighted a provision in President mericans contribute to private hools, and other organizations that 1/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2129/12 Obama Budget Takes Aim at Charities and Churches President Obaina?s proposal to gut the charitable deduction for higher-income taxpayers follows two other Obama Admit ?that Catholic to the US. Su positions who ?President Ob millions of nee is that govemr Washington rr by limiting the budget is being af?liated orgar month after th Administratior ministers. H0. Crossroads listration challenges to religious institutions in the last several we harities and hospitals provide certain health services against the preme Court that religious institutions can be forced to hire and are not of the same faith entality is out of step with mainstream American values.? 3 US. Supreme Court unanimously repudiated as ?remarkable? mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic shape our nati For more inf 'z'acolleg 1'0(ch on?s future. armatz'on or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Col or 202 55 9-6424. dy Americans,? said Steven Law, president of Crossroads ient money will take the place of private, voluntary contributions. This shows how Obama?s eks: its controversial requirement [r religious beliefs; and its argument retain employees for ministry ama?s budget is another punch in the time to religious charities and institutions that voluntarily serve ?His administration?s justi?cation JD: President Obama?s FY 2013 budget effectively raises taxes on churches and private charities tax deductions that higher- income individuals can claim on contributions to such organizations. The greleased one week after a highly controversial policy where the president tried to require church- iizations to offer health bene?ts that violate their deeply held religious beliefs. And it falls one ?and ?extreme? the Obama argument that religious employers should lose their right to decide whom to hire and retain as ranna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC, 565 US. (2012) op. at 14, 19). PS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and and legislative issues that will legio at 2/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 Crossroads GPS Launches New Radio Ad Targeting Claire McCaskill's Tone Deaf Sup port for Presiden.? Crossroads GPS Launches New ting Claire McCaskill?s Tone Deaf Support Targe for PI February 16, Spot will rur 0n statewide policies whic to have the 'esident Obama?s Policies 2012 By Crossroads GPS statewide with ad buy totaling $65k FON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads radio targeting Claire askill for ?following the President ov hhurt Missourians. The ad speci?cally highlights her recent sup overnment control what services must be provided by religious .. .adio Ad today released a new issue ad er a cli?? to support a number of his port of President Obama?s decision hospitals and charities. This docume 112 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 A ?Time and time him to insert gr Cr The new ad, tit ossroads GPS Launches New Radio Ad Targeting Claire McCaskill's Tone Deaf Sup: ort for led ?Lemmings and Liberals,? will air through Tuesday for a total buy of $65,000. The spot can be listened to here: again Claire askill has followed Barack Obama over a Cll? to champion policies that hurt Missouri families from Obamacare to waste?il stimulus spending to special?int )vernment into our private lives,? said Nate Hodson, Crossroads GPS Director of State and Regional Media Relations. ?This issue ad urges Missourians to contact Claire mandates whichiare destroying our freedoms.? crest bailouts. Now, she?s joining about her government-knows best Crossroads CBS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on legislative iss For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nn 202?370-6604. JES that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahead. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy . .lcr assroads-g .. the critical economic and odsonaicrossroads s.or or 212 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29/12 Crossroads Statement on Obama's Energy Speech Crossroads Statement on Obama? fl 2012 By Crossroads GPS Speecl February 23, President 5a) that on energy he 's for ?all of the above but he ?3 close ON Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Cross ning President Obama?s energy speech today. WASHINGT below concer Please credit ?Since taking blocked new 2/02lcrossroads-state ment?on?obamas?energy-speechl the statement below to Steven Law, president and CEO of Energy to ?none ofthe above. roads GPS) released the statement ssroads GPS: of?ce, President Obama has blocked the Keystone XL pipeline, blocked o?shore oil exploration, cbal plants and wants to shut down old ones, is increasingly ho: stile to natural gas exploration, and 1/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2/29l12 Crossroads Statement on Obama's Energy Speech . . even hired an nlergy secretary whose stated goal was to double gas pnces. II tax ?reform? ?0 actually complicates the tax code, and an energy plan that is_ ,desperate. His e'nergy policy can be distilled down to four words: ?none of the Crossroads is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is corr of American citizens to take action on the critical economic Ii?s ?itureFor more information or to arrange an mtervzew, contact Jonathan ,z'acolleg or 202 5 5 9-6424. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy [two days, Obama has released ust doubleSpeak and looks above.?? [mitted to educating, equipping and and legislative issues that will 'egz'o at 2/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Launches New Issue Ad in Iowa Targeting Leonard Boswell?s Page 1 of 2 Cro 10W: Gov March 1 TV spot urging I surged t] The TV March 7 v=m OE http://ww a Targeting Leonard Boswell? ernment Spending 20l2 By Crossroads GPS urges Iowans to tell Leonard Boswell to stop his out-of-control NGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today swans to contact Rep. Leonard Boswell?s about his reckless spe 1e national debt. ad, ?Balloon,? will air in the Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE ?h for a total buy of $77,000. You can watch the ad here: http: ssroads GPS Launches New Is PR-98 :sue Ad in Sky-High spending launched a new issue ad :nding record which has markets starting today through 3/6/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Launches New issue Ad in Iowa Targeting Leonard Boswell?s Page 2 of 2 ?America?s debt has ballooned to an all-time high thanks to Leonard Boswell?s support of President Obama?s wasteful stimulus, government bailouts, and Obamacare,? said Nate Hodson, Crossroads GPS dire :tor of state and regional media relations. ?This issue ad urges Iowans to tell Leonard Boswell to come back to reality and stop supporting Obama?s waste?Jl Washington Spending.? The new ad follows two earlier issue spots, ?Peas? and ?Pea-losi,? which targeted Boswell?s support of Obama?s failed stimulus plans and Obamacare. Crossroads GPS has spent more than $370,000 on issue ads in IA-03 since October 25, 2011. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation ?s?tture in the years ahead. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at nmhodson@crossroadsens.org or 202-370-6604. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 3/6/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 Crossroads GPS Urges Senate to Support Immediate Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline PR 9 9 Crossroads GPS Urges Senate to Support Immediate Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline March 8, 2012 By Cros road GPS Crossroads GPS is urging all senators to support American jobs by voting ?yes? on the Hoeven Amendment (#1537), which would expedite the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, and to vote ?no? on the Wyden Amendment (#1817), which could delay and even kill the pipeline project altogether, when each is considered by the US. Senate later today. The Hoeven Amendment supports American jobs by expediting the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline so that construction can begin immediately, subject to the environmental report completed by the State Department, . .. 113 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 and with all other environmental standards and protections remaining in place. Nebraska before construction could commence there.) Senators supporting new energy would occur ii production, hi (#1537). Opponents oi vote? for thos Amendment the use of the contracting pr designed to tl' Wyden amei The 1,700-m Coast every generated by trades are as Department, ?3 It is also impc bipartisan anc has said that? And James ?working mel Crossroads GPS Urges Senate to Support Immediate Construction of Keystone gh-quality jobs, and American industry should vote ?yes? on senators who oppose the pipeline?s construction but want to I vould insert yet more statutory delays, place impossiole-to-impl petroleum ?owing through the pipeline, and put new restrictions ocess that may make the project cost-prohibitive. The Wyden [wait the Keystone XL project, not expedite its construction idment (#1817). [lo Keystone XL pipeline will bring more than 700,000 barrels lay. Some estimate that as many as 20,000 direct jobs the approval of this project, and others note that the unemployr high as 20-25 percent. Environmental questions have been ask which concluded that the project would be far safer than domes artant to remember that the Obama? led foot?dragging on Keystt diverse support, especially ?'om labor organizations. For exar ?it is America?s workers who are clamoring for the expedited a; o?a of the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters has argu 1 and women a real chance to earn a good wage and support th g/ . Jr: This docume .. XL Pipeline (A special environmental study Ben. Hoeven?s amendment ~the Keystone XL pipeline have crafted an amendment to be offered by Sen. Wyden as a ?cover iretend otherwise. The Wyden ement, politically-driven burdens on on the pipeline construction Amendment, in other words, is enators should vote ?no? on Sen. ifOll from Canada to the US. Gulf and 118,000 spm-o?jobs will be nent rates in some of the relevant :ed and answered by the State tic pipelines. )ne XL ?ies in the face of its nple, Mark Ayers of the AF L-CIO aproval of this important project.? ed that Keystone XL o?ers eir families.? 2/3 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 5/1/12 I Drossroads GPS Launches TV Ad Exposing Claire McCaskill's Support of Medicare its. Tax Hikes Crossroads GPS Launches TV Ad Claire Tax Hiikes March 8, 201 Issue spot wz WASHINGT TV holding Claire McCaskill accountable for voting to cut Med on statewide what she tells The spot, title . .. McCaskill?s Support of Me 2 By Crossroads GPS 11 run statewide in Missouri with ad buy totaling $300k ON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads her constituents in Missouri ?From There,? will run for two weeks with a buy totaling Exposing :dicare Cuts, PS) today released a new issue ad icare and increase taxes despite 0,000. The new ad can be viewed 1/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Launches TV Ad Exposing Claire McCaskill?s Support of Medicare Cuts, Tax Hikes 5/1/12 here: 11 ??Trom slashin Medicare to advocating for middle class tax hikes, Claire McCaskill dependably sides with President Ob to vote against what is best for Missouri,? said Nate Hodson, Crossroads GPS Director of State and Regional Media Relations. ?Missourians should tell Claire McCaskill to stop voting in Washington di?erently than she talks when home.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation 's future in the years ahead. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at odson (Dcrossroads s.or or 202-370-660 4. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy . .. 212 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202-37 A5 WASHINGTON - Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, th says that the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. is! health increas This Obama ?As vote relatio Obam Crossr equip; legisla For or202 Nate H: Crossroads GPS 1 o. 202-370-66041 c. 202-731-7782 Ki Crossroads GPS 16, 2012 0-6604 the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Recommend to Pay for His Vo CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama a care takeover Bill Nelson should tell Floridians how he lens to a sing the national debt. aek the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over 3?s initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bi! a price tag for Obamacare Skyrockets, Bill Nelson should tell Floridian ns for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the price for a?s healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Floridians expec Odds GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co: ring and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th tive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. re information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at 370-6604. adson Director of State and Regional Media Relations Does Bill Nelson te? nd Nelson pledged Congressional Budget Office he 60th vote for Obama?s for his vote without the next decade double through Congress. 15 how he plans to pay for his ithout growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, director of starte and regional media Bill Nelson?s support of nmitted to educating, a critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) REA Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202?370-6604 nmhoc As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Debbie Stabenow Recommend to Pay for Her Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Stabenow pledged WASH NGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, the Congressional Budget Office says that the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. Agjzhe 60th vote for Obama?s healthcare takeoverI Debbie Stabenow should tell Michiganders how plans to pay for her vote 3 without increasing the national debt. This week the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over the next decade double Obama?s initial projection of ?around $900 billion? when he rushed the bil through Congress. "As th a price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Debbie Stabenow should tell Michiganders how she plans to pay for her vote without growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, director of state and regional media relations for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the price for Debbie Stabenow?s support of Obama?s healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Micl? iganders expect.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, I equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 202-370-6604. Nate Hc dson Director of State and Regional Media Relations Crossroads GPS 0. 202-370-6604 c. 202-731?7782 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) PR-103 Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202-3 70-6604 nmhod As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Claire McCaskill Recommend to Pay for Her Vote? C80 now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and McCaskill pledged WASHINGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, the Congressional Budget Office says th at the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. mile 60th vote for Obama's 3 healthcare takeoverI Claire should tell Missourians how she plans to gay for her vote without increasing the national debt. This week the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over the next decade double Obama?s initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bill through Congress. ?As the price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Claire McCaskill should tell Missourians how she plans to pay for her vote without growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, director of state and regional media relations for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the "ice for Claire McCaskill?s support of Obama?s healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Missourians expect.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 202-370?6604. Nate Hodson Director of State and Regional Media Relations Crossroads GPS 0. 202-370-6604 c. 202-731-7782 i This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IM March 1L6, 2012 202-370-6 604 nmhod As WASHI says that the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. As health Iare takeoverI Jon Tester should tell Montanans how he plans to pay for his vote without increaj This we Obama "As the his vote relatior Oba ma Crossrc equipp legislai For me or202 I ?5 Crossroads GPS MEDIATE RELEASE Nate Hodson son the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama a Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, th in the national debt. ek the CBO estimated that Obamacge will cost $1.76 trillion over 1 ?5 initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bill price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Jon Tester should tell Montana 3 without growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, director of 15 for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the price for ?5 healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Montanans exp: iads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is car ing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the We issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. re information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at 370-6604. Recommend to Pay for His V01 PR-104 Does Jon Tester te? nd Tester pledged a Congressional Budget Office he 60th vote for Obama's :he next decade double through Congress. Ins how he plans to pay for state and regional media Jon Tester?s support of act.? nmitted to educating, critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March CONTA 202-37 nmhod 16, 2012 0-6604 "As the price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Shelley Berkley should tell Ne\ for her vote without growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, directc relations for Crossroads GPS. ?Making future generations pay the price for CT: Nate Hodson CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama or WASH NGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, th says t?at the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. Nevad ns how she lans to a for her vote in favor of Obama's healthca increasing the national debt. This aek the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over Obama?s initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bill Crossroads GPS ts the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Shelley Berkley Recommend to Pay for Heir Vote? Obama?s healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Nevadans expect.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co; equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For are information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 202?370-6604. Nate Hodson Director of State and Regional Media Relations Crossrc ads GPS 0. 202-370-6604 c. 202-731-7782 1d Berkley pledged Congressional Budget Office Iley Berkley should tell re takeover without the next decade double through Congress. radans how she plans to pay of state and regional media Shelley Berkley?s support of nmitted to educating, 9 critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR March CONTA 202?37 nmhoc 3? Cross-roads GPS MEDIATE RELEASE 16, 2012 CT: Nate Hodson 0-6604 As the Cost of'Obamacare Skyrockets, Ho Heinrich Recommend to Pay for Hi PR-106 Does Martin 5 Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Heinrich pledged WASH NGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, Congressional Budget Office says that the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. Ma tin Heinrich should tell New takeover without increasing This Obam. "Asth payfo medm suppo Crossr equip; legisla For or 202 Mexic ns how he lans to a for his vote in favor of Obama?s healthcar the national debt. eek the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over a?s initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bil his vote without growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, dir rt of Obama?s healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership New why and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th tive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. are information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at 370-6604. 3 price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Martin Heinrich should tell Ne relations for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the oads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is car the next decade double through Congress. Mexicans how he plans to actor of state and regional rice for Martin Heinrich?s Mexicans expect.? nmitted to educating, 2 critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202-370?6604 nmhodson@crossroadsapsorg As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Sherrod Brown Recommend to Pay for His Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Brown pledged WASHINGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, the Congressional Budget Office says that the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. As yhe 60th vote for Obama?s health care takeoverl Sherrod Brown should tell Ohioans how he plans to pay for his vote without 3 increasing the national debt. This eek the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over the next decade double Obama's initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bill through Congress. "As th price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Sherrod Brown should tell Ohioans how he plans to pay for his v0 without growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, director of state and regional media relatio for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the price for Sherrod Brown?s support of Obam ?5 healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Ohioans expect Crossr ads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equip ing and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legisla ive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For re information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 20 370-6604. Nate dson Director of State and Regional Media Relations ds GPS 0. 202-370-6604 c. 202-731-7782 This documelnt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) FOR IN MEDIATE RELEASE March CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202?370-6604 nmhoc WASH says tl? at the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. Wisco As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, Hort Baldwin Recommend to Pay for Vote? Crossroads GPS 16, 2012 C80 now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama a NGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, tr increa This Obam "As th pay fo media support of Obama's healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Wisc Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th legisla For adson Director of State and Regional Media Relations Crossroads GPS 0. 202-370-6604 c. 202-731-7782 Nate are information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 202-370-6604. in the national debt. eek the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over a?s initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bil a price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Tammy Baldwin should tell her vote with0ut growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, di relations for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the r: tive issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. Does Tammy nd Baldwin pledged Congressional Budget Office nmy Baldwin should tell nsinites how Sher plans to pay for her votg in favor of Obama's healthcare takeover without the next decade double I through Congress. isconsinites how she plans to rector of state and regional rice for Tammy Baldwin's onsinites expect.? mmitted to educating, critical economic and This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) ?3 This documelnt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res - a Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202-370?6604 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Tim Kaine WASH Recommend to Pay for His Supl CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama NGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, tf says tl' at the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. Qemo :ratic National Committee who ferventl advocated for Obama's should tell Virginians how he suggests to pa for the mandate without in This week the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over Obam th a's initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bi] is price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Tim Kaine, the mandate?s bigg Virginians how he suggests to pay for it Without growing the national debt of state and regional media relations for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the price for Tim Ka ine?s support of Obama's healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership Virginians expect." 30 rt? and Kaine pledged Congressional Budget Office the former chair of the althcaretakeover. Tim Ka_iLe_ reasin the national debt. the next decade double through Congress. est cheerleader, should tell said Nate Hodson, director Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on th legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For mpre information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 202-370?6604. Nate Hcdson Director of State and Regional Media Relations Crossrords GPS I 0. 202-370-6604 c. 202-731-7782 2 critical economic and ponsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) I Crossroads GPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2012 CONTACT: Nate Hodson 202-370-6604 As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Bob Casey Recommend to Pay for His Vote? CBO now estimates Obamacare will cost double what Obama and Casey pledged WASHINGTON Nearly two years after Obamacare was signed into law, tt Congressional Budget Office says that the costs of onerous federal mandate continue to skyrocket. Aime 60th vote for Obama's health care takeoverI Bob Casey should tell how he plans to pay for his vote without increasing the national debt. This week the CBO estimated that Obamacare will cost $1.76 trillion over the next decade double Obama?s initial projection of "around $900 billion? when he rushed the bill through Congress. "As the price tag for Obamacare skyrockets, Bob Casey should tell how he plans to pay for his vote without growing the national debt,? said Nate Hodson, director of state and regional media relatic ns for Crossroads GPS. "Making future generations pay the price for Bob Casey?s support of Obama?s healthcare takeover is not the type of leadership expect.? Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is co romitted to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future in the years ahead. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodson at or 202-370-6604. .-- Nate >dson Director of State and Regional Media Relations Crossrc ads GPS 0. 202-370-6604 c. 202-731-7782 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 4/12/12 Crossroads GPS Launches New National TV Ad Focused on Obama's Failed Er roads GPS Launches New on Obama?s Failed Energ Cross} Focus March 21, 2 12 By Crossroads GPS New 3 65 0,0 0 buy hits nationwide cable TV and targeted local stations policy tour is week. WASHING ON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads a new natio spot focusing on President Obama?s dramatic failure to lo has instead cused on untested and naive strategies that have Virtually no im; demand. The issue ad, entitled ?De?ect?, will start on Wednesday in a $650,000 buy . .lc ossroads-gps?launch .. iergy Policy PR - ational TV Ad gy Policy to balance out president ?3 energy today announced the launch of :ep energy prices down, while he oact on energy consumption or on national cable and local 1/3 This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 4/12/12 Crossroads GPS Launches New National TV Ad Focused on Obama's Failed Energy Policy broadcast ne ork buys in three markets where the president will pitch his energy plan this week: Albuquerque, New Mexico Columbus, Ohio; and Las Vegas, Nevada. i The ad can viewed mm. It is also available for high resolution download upon request. The ad urges viewers to contact th White House and Congress to advocate for the passage of a market- driven energy policy free ?om Obama? government subsidies and interference. Crossroads GPS also launched a longer? form web? ad to complement effort, which can be viewed here. ?Instead of elivering practical solutions to make energy more afford ble, President Obama is 'ctive and naive policies that are hurting families at the ump and in their utility bills,? adopt imme 'ately, but he remains obsessed with impractical sidesho like algae and emes.? Since taking o?ice, President Obama has taken a number of aggressive steps to limit energy production, which inchide blocking o?shore oil exploration, restricting the development of American oil shale, and personally lobbying against the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Crossroads GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is committed to educating, equipping and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take action on the critical economic and legislative issues that will shape our nation?s future. For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Collegio at f) [acollegi0@ r;rogsroaiciscrE QS.0rg or 202 559?6424. Paid for by Crossroads GPS. .. 2/3 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 4/12/12 New Crossroads GPS Ad Presses Obama on Failure to Keep Gas Prices New Failur April 10, 2012 Broadcast an WASHINGT a new TV spo have decrease The issue ad, Florida, Iowa . .lne frossroads GPS Ad Presses to Keep Gas Prices Low 2 By Crossroads GPS cable buy totals 7 million in six states. DN Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads focusing on President Obama?s failed efforts to keep gas price energy production. entitled "1'00 Much,? will start Wednesday morning on broadca Nevada, Ohio, and Virginia in a buy totaling $l .7 million. -OW PR-112 )bama on today announced the launch of as low speci?cally, policies that st and cable networks in Colorado, 1/2 This documd nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 4/12/12 The spot, whi solutions that request. ?President and blaming record straig According to 2011 fromth Keystone Crossroads mobilizing mil shape our nat For more inf jam/leg io@_ ted the creation of any new coal electricity plants. ion?s future. ?rossroadsg or 202 559-6424. Paid for by 2012 Cop: . ./ne This docume rossroads GPS. yright Crossroads GPS Contact Us I Em acy Policy New Crossroads GPS Ad Presses Obama on Failure to Keep Gas Prices Low ch can be viewed m, urges viewers to contact the White House to advocate for realistic energy will address the rising cost of gasoline. The ad is also available for high resolution download upon )bama?s ?hope and change? has deteriorated into hype and blame - puf?ng up his record others for policy failures,? said Crossroads GPS president Steven Law. ?This ad sets the {ht and calls for real solutions to sky-high gas prices, not more political spin.? the US. Department of Interior, oil production on federal lands and waters decreased by 14% in previous year. Meanwhile, the president personally lobbied the US. 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Ibrmaz?ion or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan C0 or 202 559-6424. ?2012 Cop This docume yn'ght Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacv Policv .. is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization that is cortmitted to educating, equipping and and legislative issues that will llegz'o at 2/2 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Americans not buying class warfare snake oil on taxes - The Hill's Congress Blog Exhibi 7 d- (l ill LES Where lawmakers crime tn hing Americans not buying class warfare snake oil on taxes By Steven Law -- 1.0 {33:04.- PM What lesson ave Democrats drawn from their election ?shellacking? five weeks ago? Class warfare. That?s right: the liberal Democrat leadership in Congress is convinced that class warfare on taxes is their way out of the political wilderness. As President Obama tries to find a way to appease his left flank while cutting a deal with Republicans on extending the Bush?era tax cuts, Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schu mer rallied their troops to deny 3continued tax relief to anyone earning more than $250,000 per year. Perhaps sensing that Americans no longer define $250,000 a year as ?rich,? Schumer unveiled a new scheme worthy of Mik Myers? villain in Austin Powers movies: no tax relief for those earning more than ?one million dollars.? Schumer crowed publicly that he had reams of polling and focus group data showing that this was a good ?message? for Democrats to pound on. "This is a fight worth making for a very long period of time,? he said. ?Speaking for myself, I?m going keep at think it is high ground politically.? First of all, it would be uncharitable to criticize Democrats for using poll data to design their economic policy. After their big government agenda was resoundingly repudiated by voters just five weeks ago, they can be forgiven for focus-grouping everything they do from here on out. The problem Schumer?s analysis is wrong, and the San Francisco-Manhattan axis of Democrat leadership in Congress as just led its rank?and-file into yet another political disaster area. According to a nationwide may of one thousand voters commissioned by Crossroads GP S, Americans aren?t excited about raising taxes on anyone even on upper-income taxpayers. What should be most alarming for the Pelosi?Schumer economic team (and those who take direction from them) is that voters are iclearly smart 3r than the average Washington politician in understanding that tax increases kill jobsway for Congress to cut the defic1t 15 to reverse disastrous two?year spending spree. 1/5 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3/6/12 {Dieologic a1 age f. thehill.com/blogslcongress Raising taxes 0 In contrast, three-fourths of likely voters say that raising taxes on upper?ir 'dusinesses that create jobs. Nearly 80 percent sa that raisin taxes in the 1 economic growth. After thinking through the economic consequences, vot raising taxes on upper-income earners, by as much as an eight-point margi1 Nor is there any good news for self-styled fiscal conservatives in the Demo an excuse for tax hikes. Just 4 percent of voters choose raising taxes as the deficit, far behind cutting government spending and growing the economy. Moreover, the government rh spending down to 2008 levels, including a repeal of ObamaCare and any un funding. Want more evi cuts that voters want to see extended are capital gains taxes on corporate taxes even on estates worth more than Schumer?s magic ?one million doll The reason At a press conf Democrat part Democrats ?ge Steven Law is 4 View Comments Americans not buylng class warfare snake OH on taxes - The Hill?s Congres upper-inco me Americans even those in ?million dollar? voters in our survey support actual plans to cut governmenl etoric. Fully 64 percent of those surveyed support a budget voters fired the Democrats in Congress five weeks ago was it? yet? director of Crossroads GPS, a conservative advocacy orgai range gets tepid support at best. 1" i Add New Comment Optional: Login below. are. 3 Blog 3! lizan'o n. lcome earners will hit small niddle of a recession will hurt ars in our survey turned against crat Caucus who use the deficit as best option for reducing the spending, not just small that does not raise taxes but cuts spent stimulus and bailout dence that Americans aren?t in a class warfare mood? Two of the most popular Bush-era tax ividends and interest, and estate that they saw them chasing after ndas and spending money recklessly instead of fixing the ec anomy and helping to create jobs. erence last Friday, Sen. Claire McCaskill argued that Tea Partiers should applaud the for its ?class warfare? (her words) approach to raising taxes. Any guess on whether the Post as 2/5 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3/19/12 Crossroads GPS presents agenda - Print View Crossrolads GPS presents agenda By: Steven Law January 26.2014.10:26 PM EDT Exhibit 7-d? (2) President Eiarack Obama has wrapped a fresh slogan around his economic agenda: ?We Can?t Wait. You can?t fault Obama?s marketing savvy? which taps into Americans? frustration with Washington and its inabilityto act on the issues that keep them awake at night. But even a clever slogan won?t save the president?s economic agencla, which he laid out Tuesday in his State of the Union address. There?s one simple reason: Obama is pushing more spending, taxes and Big Government but Americans aren?t Instead, an emerging majority is coalescing around some clear sol supersize debt, the sluggish economy and rising health care costs i ?Obamacare.? Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies in the past two months ha independent voters across the country who don't identify with either to ?nd out what Americans really ?can?t wait" for Washington to do. First, middle?of-the-road Americans have given up ?waiting? for Oba the ?scal and economic morass that is crushing hard-working famili understand that Obama spent trillions of borrowed dollars on ?soluti know that the cost of health care is going up while quality of care is what Oba a promised about his health care bill. Though the also blame Congress for failing to act on important iss exacerbating the partisanship rather than ?xing it. buying it. one to Washington?s the wake of talked to nearly 2,000 olitical party. We polled ere are the results: a to lead them out of 3. They clearly ns" that didn't work. They oing down contrary to 3, they see Obama as 3 When Crossroads GPS polled those independent voters in swing st tes this fall, we found deep skep icism about Obama?s economic agenda and record. Strong maj rities reacted negatively and said they were less likelyt reelection, hen presented with factual arguments about the nation stimulus spending (65 percent), his bureaucrats' regulatory overreac course, hi unemployment (68 percent). support the president?s debt (68 percent), his (67 percent) and, of We found lLat those swing voters also reacted strongly negative to the ?Obamacare? law (69 percent) aTd the president?s persistent efforts to raise taxes (68 per in contrast, Crossroads GPS is launching its New Majority Agenda. map for a ?nancially competent federal government, a pro-growth ta on ?cashf cronies,? a ?rst-class energy infrastructure, fewerjob-kil renewed .8. leadership in the world all of which makes good se American? living outside Washington. Starting this year, we?re going to take this New Majority Agenda to country, through television, social media, Web platforms, talk radio, nrncexnnt A'anrl'c \Na nlan tn anr?nl Irena 'I'hn mainrihl n?F Amer-inane 3e nt). in it, we provide a road system, a moratorium ing regulations and nse to independent itizens across the press outreach and union en thnen 1/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3/19/12 Crossroads GPS presents agenda - Print View LOl??l IGI IUCII IO VVI IU OUPIJUI Ll IUQU reforms to peak out to the elected of?cials who report to them including the president. Obama in ecember refused to authorize the creation of thousands of well-paying pipeline jobs becau Washington lobbyists convinced him that the project would upset his political backers. 8 while Obama protected himself, thousands of families are going without those jobs this wi ter. lt?s time for Obama and the rest of Washington to stop protecting the r?own jobs and agendas and start doing the work they get paid for. It?s time for a New Majority Agenda. Steven Lawis president and chief executive officer of Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies. 201 2 POLITICO LLC 1. if: W: l: nun-rm: . unww lutN-anvv?v .H. ntuvaA .. ..2/2 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3/13112 Obama's overreach burdens U.S. recovery - The Hill?s Congress Blog Exhibit 7?d- (3) Where lawma- rers crime tn biog Obama?s overreach burdens U.S. recovery By Douglas Holtt-Eakin, American Action Forum and Steven Law, Crossroads GPS 02:14112 01: 2.1. PM til ?If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.? Barack Obama was just 25 when President Ronald Reagan uttered those memorable words, but he evidently took them literally. President Obama has set a new standard for boundless government hyperactivity: taxing job creators, over- regulating domestic energy, and subsidizing economic failures like When Democrats controlled Congress, President Obama grew government the old-iashioned way. He raised taxes on tanning beds, medicine and medical devices as a warm up, and then turned to the $500 billion tax hike included in his healthcare bill These taxes are literally loss leaders compared to his oversized budget plans. With four consecutive years of trillion-dollar de?cits, a budget mitten in red ink for the next decade, and no plan to tame the entitlement juggernaut, the real taxes hikes have yet to arrive. 3When his legislative harmnerlock was broken, the president moved from taxation to regulation. In Obama?s eyes, Congress has changed from a superhighway to a speed-bump. Take, for example, the new head of the Consumer ncial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray. Lacking the requisite votes in the U.S. Senate, just decided to appoint Cordray while Congress was still in session, trampling on the Senate?s advise and co ent role. The president rgues that Congress wasn?t really in session. If that?s true, then Congress didn?t really pass the payroll tax ho ay extension But when you?re overruling the Constitution, facts and logic are just collateral damage. And what was Cordray?s ?rst major step on the job? Pushing out a massive new regulation that imposes an astonishing 7. million paperwork burden hours, according to the administration?s own estimates. How much will this cost? The dian hourly labor rate for many Dodd-Frank rules is estimated at $100. So Cordray?s new rule will cost $770 million or more. And who gets hurt? The customers of credit unions and institutions with assets of less than $10 illion, among others. Maybe this is resident Obama?s answer to creating jobs. There are still one million fewer private- sector jobs in America toda compared to when Obama took o?ice, no thanks to his tax and regulatory policies. But because ofCordray?s ew rule, we estimate that roughly 4,000 employees will be needed to comply with its paperwork ,iequirements. This brings a whole new meaning to shovel?ready. thehill.com/blogslcongres .. 1/4 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3/13/12 This is just one Protection Age] Obama's overreach burdens U.S. recovery - The Hill's Congress Blog rule and one particular industry. The aggressive regulatory age ncy hit closer to Main Street and iactory ?oors. The EPA rect :nda of Obama?s Environmental :ntly ?nalized new rules for coal ?ower plants which even the agency admits could cost 39,000 jobs. ll Layo?is are alre ady on the way. FirstEnergy Corporation announced that it plans to close six power plants in Ohio, Maryland, and When President Obarna visits those states in the an, he won?t be able to blame Congress. His administration took action without a single vote of Congress. President Obarna has exercised unilateral executive power in the labor arena as well. When even a Democrat- run Congress couldn?t deliver enough votes to pass union-boosting ?Card Check? legislation, his administration began pushing regulations to appease his union base rather than help the US. economy. Since last an his appointees at the National Labor Relations Board have moved briskly on rules giving unions an upper hand in abbreviated representation elections, forcing employers to advertise unions tc their workforce, and giving union organizers access to workers? private phone numbers and email addresses. Who bene?ts? Obama?s union allies. Who pays? Job creators and workers who want to be leit alone. The president?s political plans don?t require a robust healthcare industry, so he taxed and regulated it. They don?t include domes 'c energy producers, so he overregulated ?acking, coal and Hshore drilling and shut the door to thousands good-paying jobs with the Keystone XL pipeline project. But given the wer to target subsidies to friends and supporters, President Obama has been happy to shower his alternative nergy fantasies (and investor-donors) with billions of taxpayer dollars. didn?t ?move,? so subsidized . Now, and other ?green energf? business schemes aren?t moving at all, much like the 3.8. economy Tax, regulate, nd subsidize that?s how you grow govemment, not the economy. And for that, President Obama has 0 himselfto blame. Law is president of Crossroads GPS and Holtz-Eakin is president of American Action 0mm. View Commen? below. i Add New Comment i 5 Optional: Login Showing 3 comments thehiil.comlblogslcongre 2/4 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Exhibi This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) ?hot Annotate Your 5 5/9112 Don. 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She works with attorneys across the ?rm to advise clients on legislati and regulatory policies in the areas of tax, international trade, healthcare, ?nancial services regulati and energy. Ms. Vastola has more than 20 years? experience in local, state and fed ral government. She also served as Executive Director and Chief Operating Of?cer of the Natio a1 Republican Congressional Committee managing the organization?s strategy, budget and daily op rations. Before joining the ?rm, Ms. Vastola was Chief of Staff for the Hon. homas Reynolds, who served ?ve terms, representing the 26th Congressional District in Upstate Ne York. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res onsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Leadership am In addition 0 her experience on the national political scene, Ms. Vastol to Mr. Rey olds during his time in the State Assembly, including his tei Page 2 of 4 a also served as Chief of Staff 1ure as Republican leader . from 1995- 998. In this capacity, Sally oversaw a staff of over 250 employees. A longtime ivic activist, Ms. Vastola was selected to Leadership Buffa Leadership uffalo?s mission is ?to unite local leaders from diverse bac order to inc ease their knowledge and understanding of community issu to enhance heir ability to lead.? She was on the board of the Jr. Leagu< Public Affa rs Chairman. She also directed the league?s ?Woman-to-W ?Woman-to Woman? has since become a national model for helping addictions drugs and alcohol. Bobby Bu hfield Board Me ber Bobby R. urch?eld is the co-managing partner of McDermott Will D.C., of?c . An accomplished trial lawyer who has never lost a jury tr litigation ctice representing major corporations in cases throughout 1 In 1992, rch?eld was General Counsel to President George H.W. BL has represe ted many public of?cials in campaign ?nance, ethics, and 1 before the nited States Supreme Court on behalf of the Republican N: ies in their challenge to the McCain-Feingold status in Me 124 S. Ct. 619 (2003). By appointment of President Geo Antitrust odernization Commission, which issued its Report and Rec 2007. In addition 0 serves on the Board of Trust the Dean?s dvisory Board of George Washington Law School, and th Pediatric nter. He obtained his BA. in Economics and Politics from .D. from eorge Washington Law School, where he was Editor-in-Ch 1979. Rob Colli Board Me ber Rob Collin is currently with the ?rm Purple Strategies. Prior to joinin. Action Ne ork. The Network under Collins?s leadership raised over 51": Senate rac and 35 House Districts building multi-platforrn advocacy grassroots, TV, radio, new media, social media and voter mobilization. successful ispanic Leadership Network co-chaired by Gov. Jeb Bush Gutierrez. ing the Network, Collins was Chief of Staff for Majority L1 paigns including work with Senator John Thune, the CC, Congressman David McIntosh and Congressman Fr President LJ .lo?s second class in 1989. kgrounds and perspectives in es, to broaden their vision and 3 and has served as their State 'oman? pilot program. amen cope with dual Emery Washington, 13.1, Bobby has an active he country. ish?s re-election campaign. He itigation matters. He argued 1tional Committee and other Connell v. Federal Election rge W. Bush, he served on the ammendations on April 2, :es of Wake Forest University, 3 Board of the Georgetown Wake Forest in 1976, and his ief of the Law Review, in Purple, Rob ran the American 30 million for advocacy in 5 campaigns that included In addition, Collins created the and Secretary Carols sader Eric Cantor, worked on Senator Chuck Hagel, The ank Riggs. 5/9/2012 This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Leadership am Page 3 of 4 Steven Law brings two and a half decades of diverse experience in gov rnment, politics, ethics and law to his 1e as President of Law served 3 chief legal officer and general counsel of the US. Cham er of Commerce, the largest and most ac ive general business association in the country. In that rol compliance or the Chamber?s multimillion-dollar political program, directed the Chamber?s successful grassroots advocacy campaign agai Act. Prior to his tint at the US. Chamber, Law was deputy secretary of the Law ensured legal personally created and the Employee Free Choice .8. Department of Labor under Presi ent George W. Bush, where he championed new ?nancial ransparency and ethics reforms for abor unions. Under Law?s leadership, the Department cut pending and was ranked the best manag On Capitol agency in the Executive Branch. ill, Law served as executive director of the National Repu lican Senatorial Committee for both the 1998 and 2000 election cycles. He erased a huge leftover ebt and led the committee to set new McConnell ?rst reelection campaign in 1990, and served as McConne 1997. Law is a gr duate of the University of California, Davis, and received 1? for fundraising and political actionSenator Mitch 311?s chief of staff from 1991 to liS .D. from Columbia University chool of Law, as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. I'eld ent for Policy Steven Du Vice Presid Steven Dufi as a senior] National Cc ?eld serves as Vice President for Policy to Crossroads GPS Jolicy advisor in Congress and as a policy-political speciali: >mmittee. bringing together experience it within the Republican Steven?s ex Committee Steven man coalition bL perience on Capitol Hill includes service to Sen. Jon in and the Senate Republican Conference, where he was polic aged those leadership of?ces? policy functions and advised Lilding, and message development. the Senate Republican Policy director and chief counsel. on legislative strategy, After his se Committee platform in rvice in the Senate, Steven served as executive director of ti where he managed the drafting and adoption of the nationa 2008. 1e Republican Platform 1 party?s of?cial policy Steven also internationz Eastaugh 0 School, wh has held other senior roles within the Republican National 11 ?rm, worked as a small businessman, and served as a judi fthe Alaska Supreme Court. He has a law degree from The ere he was on law review, and has an undergraduate degree Committee, practiced law in an cial clerk for Justice Robert University of Chicago Law from Georgetown University. 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MAJORITY AGENDA Reconunend Send 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resoonsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) 417/12 Energy Join Crossroads GPS: Join Us Crossroads GPEL Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies 0 About 0 M10 We Are 0 Qadership Team 0 0 _Iie_alth Care 0 Labia ?pe dino Debt and Bud et 0 Eases. 0 Trade 0 Please Donate 2012-13 Amercia?s Majority Says: 69% favor more offshore oil exploration. CNN 0/11) This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 2 Energy Restore America?s Energy Leadership 0 End the Obama Administration?s constant interference with domestic energy de velopment. 0 Repeal job-killing EPA regulations and replace themwith pro- growth pro- environment alternatives. 0 Make America?s energy infrastructure the most e?icient, productive, and technologically advanced in the world. ITAKEIEs 1' ..J 3 Crossroads GPS supports: HR. 2021, the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 201 1, which helps end permitting delays by the Obama Administration and unlocks access to an estimated 27 billion barrels of oil and 132 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Alaska. HR. 2842, the Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act, which expands production of clean, renewable hydropower. HR. 1230, the Restarting American O?shore Leasing Now Act, which requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct o?shore lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico that have been delayed or canceled by the Obama Administration. HR. 1231, the Reversing President Obama?s O?shore Moratorium Act, which lifts President Obama?s ban on new o?shore drilling by allowing roduction to go forward in areas containing the most oil and natural gas wresources. 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HR. 1229, the Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, which ends the Obama Administration?s defacto moratorium on American energy production in the Gulf of Mexico in a safe and transparent manner by setting ?rm timelines for considering new drilling permits. The American Energy Initiative, as proposed by House leadership, and discussed in gre ater detail he_re. Crossroads GPS opposes: Dd e?bits to revive the ?cap and trade? legislation that leading congressional Democrats continue to advocate. President Obama?s FY 2013 Budget, which would raise taxes, increase spending, and do nothing meaningful to address our $15.7 trillion debt. HR. 5187, a ill designed to continue the federal government?s effort to pick winners and losers in the energy sector and hinder American energy production. The Obama Administration proposed regulations that will undermine; the use of coal our economv and/or lead to the death. of coal??red power plants. Oversi ht and Accountability Crossroads ?vors robust Congressional oversight of the Obama Administration 5 energy policies, including the political appointees and ireaucrats are hostile to American energy production. Crossroads also supports comprehensive forensic audit of the Obama Administration?s ?green energy? loan and grant programs, with the goal of holding accountable those who mis pent and mismanaged billions of taxpayer dollars with impunity. sueslenergy/ This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) rl17l12 Energy Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS 1 Contact Us Privacy Policy es/energy/ This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 417/12 Health Care Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Agents 53.119822 0 law?5 0 Please Donate America?s Majority Says: Only 26% of he althcare. 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All good healtl ends on this law being stricken from the books so that the 41?6 reform dep nation has an 0 care costs, pres rving families? and seniors? relationships with their doctors, and improving S. 1720, the Jot increases for all amendment to tl ?atter and simpler tax code, provides direct tax relief to the American peopl repeals Obamac:a:re, places a moratorium on job-killing regulations, provide ry relief to small businesses, repeals new regulations targetng speci?c regulato America?s farm barriers to American energy production and transport, and prohibits the EP ??om imposing S. 299 and HR. 10, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutir Act . sues/healthcarei ortunity to enact new laws that focus ?rst on lowering heal quality of care. as Through Growth Act, which blocks Obama?s scheduled Americans, commits Congress to a balanced budget 16 Constitution, slashes excessive spending, implements a and ranch lands, reforms the NLRB, removes regulatory ew energy taxes. t. 1y of 201 1, which would increase congressional oversight of the regulatory process to ensure greater accountability, and a strong focus on economic impac p?l th tax le, A 2/ Health Care ads GPS opposes: 417/12 Crossr LI.R. 12, the American Jobs Act of 201 1, President Obama?s latest ploy to ac taxes, increase stimulus spending, and add to the regulatory burdens on Amierica?s job creators. President Obama?s FY 2013 Budget, which rea?irms the Obamacare law and would raise taxes, increase spending, and do nothing to meaningfully address our $15.7 trillion debt. Oversight and Accountability Crossroads GPS favors robust oversight of efforts of the Obama Administration to implement Obamacare, whether through Congressional hearings and investigations or through agency inspectors general 3 Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS I Contact Us Privacy Policv sues/healthcarel This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res ponsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3/ -l17/12 Labor Join Crossroads GPS: Join .Us [2 Crossroads GPEL Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Mu Issues Please Dcmate America?s Majority Says: 75% oppose whatever states they want. (Public Opinion Strategies 7/12/11) Break 11 Economic Recovery 0 Impose moratorium on regulatory attacks against employers by the apartment of Labor, National Mediation Board, and other NLRB, union?b osting government agencies. uesflabor/ This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Res NEW MAJORITY i NLRB blocking companies from opening new plants 1 the Regulatory Chokehold oonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) ?ll -/17/12 Labor 0 Order a top-down review of Dodd-Frank and freeze every provision that would curtail consumer access to credit, drive up consumer costs or deny consumers a breadth of choices and products. STAKE itCrossroads GPS supports: S. 299 and HR. 10, the Regulations From the Executive inNeed of Scrutiniy Act, which would increase congressional involvement in the regulatory process to ensure geater accountability and focus on economic jpacts. S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, which cormnits Congress to a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, slashes excessive spending, implements a ?atter and simpler tax code, provides direct tax relief to the American people, repeals Obamacare, reforms the nation?s regulatory rulernaking system, places a moratorium on job-killing regulations, provides speci?c regulatory relief to small businesses, repeals new regulations targeting America?s farm and ranch lands, reforms the NLRB, removes regulatory barriers to American energy production and transport, and prohibits the EPA from imposing new energy taxes. t-r- S. 217 and H.R.972, the Secret Ballot Protection Act, which would protec employees? rights during union organizing e??orts. S. 964 and HR. 1976, the Job Protection Act, which would prevent the NLRB from forcing employers to relocate or shut down facilities for improper reasons. S. 1425 and HR. 2810, the Employee Rights Act, which would reform the ?iion organizing; process to protect the rights of employees. S. 1666 and R. 2854, the Employer Free Choice Act, which would repeal a rule published by the NLRB relating to union organizing elections. sues/labor! This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 1/17/12 Labor S. 1843 and HR. 3094, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act, which would reverse the decision in Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Mobile and its June 22, 2011, rulernaking regarding ??pposed changes to procedures involving the election of collective bargaining . presentation HR. 2978, the Protecting American Jobs Act, which would reform the NLRB complaint process to ensure greater fairness to all parties. Crossroads GPS opposes: HR. 12, the American Jobs Act of 201 1, President Obama?s latest ploy to raise taxes, increase stimulus spending, and add to the regulatory burdens on the nation?s employers. President Obama?s FY 2013 Budget, which would raise taxes, increase spending, and do nothing to meaning?illy address our $15.7 trillion debt. Oversight and Accountability Crossroads GPS favors robust oversight of federal spending, strong ipectors General to root out fraud and spending abuses in the federal bureaucracy, and diligent congressional oversight of the president?s political appointees who are responsible for taxpayer money. ?fiid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS 1 Contact Us Privacy Policy Jes/labor/ 1 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 417/12 Spending, Debt and Budget Join Crossroads GPS: I Join Us Crossroads Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies About 5am NIst Please ng I'Facebook Share on 2012-13 NEW MAJORITY AGEND ADEFI America?s Majority Says: 73% say the federal de?cit is mostly due to wasteful unnecessary Washington spending. (Gallup 4/29/11) Clean Up Washington?s ?Downgraded? Finances 0 Turn the spigot of wasteful ?stimulus? spending, ?green jobs? giveaways, and special interest bailouts. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Spending, Debt and Budget ?6 0 Investigate the Obama Administration?s cash for cronies? culture and impose tough ?nancial controls on agencies that mismanage grant and loan funds. 0 Drive down domestic discretionary spending to pre-Obama Administration levels. 0 Reform entitlement spending to ensure the long? term ?nancial security of these programs. TAKE Crossr I ads GPS supports: Res. 2 and SJ. Res. 10, a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. H. Con. Res. 34, a budget for the federal government that puts the nation?s ?nances on a pathway to balance and addresses our long?terrn entitlement crisis. S. 1930 and H.R3707, the Earmark Elimination Act, so that politicians are focused on legis lating for the public good, not for politically? connected interests. S. 1611 and HR 3029, the Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attritic 11 Act, so that the federal workforce becomes leaner and more effective and taxpayer dollars are not wasted. HR. 4966, the Sequester Replacement Act of 2012, to ensure a more e?icient government and to protect our national defense. S. 299 and HR. 10, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, which would increase congressional oversight and control of ?ne regulatory process to ensure greater accountability and a strong focus economic impact. This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 417/12 Spending. Debt and Budget S. 1720, the Job Through Growth Act, which blocks Obama?s scheduled tax increases for all ericans, commits Congress to a balanced budget amendment to th Constitution, slashes excessive spending, implements a miter and simpler tax code, provides direct tax relief to the American people, .epeals Obamacare, reforms the nation?s regulatory rulemaking system, places a moratorium on job?killing regulations, provides speci?c regulatory relief to small businesses, repeals new regulations targeting America?s farm and ranch lands, reforms the NLRB, removes regulatory baniers to American energy production and transport, and prohibits the EPA from imposing new energy taxes. Crossruads GPS opposes: HR. 12 and S. 1.660, the American Jobs Act of 201 1, President Obama?s latest ploy to raise taxes, increase stimulus spending, try to pick winners and losers in the marketplace, and add to the regulatory burdens on America?s job creators. President Obama?s FY 2013 Budget, which would raise taxes, increase spending, and do nothing meaningful to address our $15.7 trillion debt. j)versight and Accountability Crossroads GPS also favors robust oversight of federal spending, strong Inspectors General to root out ?aud and spending abuses in the federal bureaucracy, and diligent congressional oversight of the president?s political appointees who are responsible for taxpayer money. I This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Il17/12 Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 COpyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy This docum Spending. Debt and Budget ueslspending-debt?and?budgetl nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 4/ 417/12 Taxes Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GP 5; Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies About Issues hie?M. Please DtmaLe America?s Majority Says: 81% support lower taxes for small business ownels. (CBSW YT 9/15/11) Craft a Lean, Pro-Growth Tax System 0 Redesi the tax code to make American business more competitive and pro uctive, and make tax compliance easier and fairer for job creators and individuals alike. 0 Block esidcnt Obama?s insistence on raising taxes on families, ues/taxes/ This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 1/ 717/12 Taxes businesses, and consumersCrossroads GPS supportsblock President Obama?s scheduled tax increases on all Americans . .R.462, the Tax Code Termination Act, a bill to ensure that the tax code is reformed later than 2015. S. 1720, the JO 5 Through Growth Act, which blocks Obama?s scheduled tax increases for all ericans, implements a ?atter and simpler tax code, provides direct relief to the American people, commits Congress to a balanced budge amendment to the Constitution, slashes excessive spending, repeals Obama are, reforms the nation?s regulatory rulemaking system, places a moratorium job-killing regulations, provides speci?c regulatory relief to small businesses, repeals new regulations targeting America?s farm and ranch lands, reforms the NLRB, removes regulatory barriers to American energy production and transport, and prohibits the EPA from imposing new energy taxes. HR. 9, the Small Business Tax Cut Act, a bill to provide small businesses meaningful, immediate tax relief in order to help put more Americans back to work. H.R.177, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to repeal the estate tax. LLR. 436, S. 17, and S. 262, all bills to protect medical innovation by Jpealing the excise tax on medical devices imposed by Obamacare. This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) -117/12 Taxes Crossroads GPS opposes: 12 and S. 1660, the American Jobs Act of2011, President Obama?s ..cest ploy to raise taxes, increase stimulus spending, try to pick winners and losers in the marketplace, and add to the regulatory burdens on the nation?s employers. President Obama?s FY 2013 Budget, which would raise taxes, increase Spending, and do nothing meaning?il to address our 15.7 trillion debt. HR. 4016, a bill to increase taxes on investment income, thereby depriving the economy of capital at a time when private investment is essential to job creation S. 2343, a bill to increase income taxes on small business owners, among others. Oversight and Accountability rossroads GPS favors robust oversight of the Internal Revenue Service, all -deral spending, strong Inspectors General to root out ?aud and Spending abuses in the federal bureaucracy, and diligent congressional oversight of th president?s political appointees who are responsible for taxpayer money. CD Paid for by Crossroads GPS. i 2012 Copyn'ght Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy sues/taxes/ This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3f ./17/12 Trade Join Crossroads GPS: Join Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Abm 0 Issues mam on Facebook Share on America?s Majority Says: 67% favor growing trade and business ties with foreign nations. (Princeton Survey 4/14/11) Make America a Respected Global Leader Again 1 0 Protect America from international threats and instability through revived relationships with long- standing allies, a renewed commitment to national security, and proactive, strategic diplomacy. 0 Develop a consistent, forward- leaning strategy of global engagemenli to This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 1/ 117/12 Trade expand foreign markets for American goods and services, and secure vital resources to drive American industry. PTA KE Crossroads GPS supports: H.R.4966, the Sequester Replacement Act of 2012, to ensure a more ef?cient government and to protect our national defense. De ongoing e?orts by the Chairman of the House Ways Means Committee to reform our international economic arrangements, including our tax code, in order to ensure global competitiveness. S. 1595, the Solidaritywith Israel Act. S. 2101, the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act. All legislative e?brts to ensure that a grant of Permanent Normal Trade Relations status to Russia is contingent upon a geater commitment to human Ligl?, for example through S. 1039 and HR. 4405, the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act. 13?) Crossroads GPS opposes: HR. 12, the American Jobs Act of 201 1, President Obama?s latest ploy to raise taxes, increase stimulus spending, and add to the regulatory burdens on .e nation?s employers. All of these e?ons will make the nation weaker domestically and less competitive internationally. President Obama?s FY 2013 Budget, which would raise taxes, increase This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) u/17/12 Trade spending, and do nothing to meaning?illy address our $15.7 trillion debt, all of which threatens our long?term ?scal standing and ability to protect our nation?s interests internationally. -R. 29, a bill to withdraw the United States ?om the North American Free Trade Agreement (N AF TA), thereby injuring our relationships with our neighbors and threatening the jobs of American workers. Oversight and Accountability Crossroads GP strongly supports e?brts in Congress to provide appropriate oversight in the area of foreign affairs on matters of national security, diplomacy, and trade relations. 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Rom pose Your Message Message RecipieL'Its 0 Your US Senators - Your US Representative Subject New Majority Agenda on Global Leadership Salutation Dear [Recipiert's name will be automatically inserted here] Body I am writing to urge you to adopt Crossroads GPS's approach to strengthening jur nation's role in the world, as outlined in the New Majority Agenda at Nww.newmajprityagenda.org. As that agenda explains, we should be protecting our nation "from 'nternational threats and instability through revived relationships with long-standing allies, a renewed commitment to national security, and proactive, strategic diplomacy." And on the economic side, we should be developing a "consistent, forward- leaning strategy of global engagement to expand foreign markets for American goods and services, and secure vital resources to drive American industry." A, Number of characters in message body: 2249 Preview Sincerely, Your Signature User Profile E?yacy Policy I Fields in red are required. User Information refix First La st Suffix Email rww.votervoice.net/core.as 2/ This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) -/17/12 News Phone Fax Home Information \Fldress CitV State Zip Business Inrformation Your Title Company Address City State Zip I want to receive future alerts Remember Me. (Uncheck if using public computer) "\Send Message Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 COpyri ht Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: "kw 3. Email Zip . Crossroads PS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Abnm - Ms - Ease Donate -qqr 3 Crossroads GPS Launches Issue Ads in Five States Targeting Reckless Senate Spendin Hi her Taxes April 25, 2.012 By Crossroads GPS Buy totals $1.2 million in Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Virginia. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today announced the launch of a new round of TV spots focused on jobs, reckless Senate spending, Obamacare, and tax increases in ?ve key states. Read Filed Under: News New Ad: ?Too Much? April 10, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Watch our new ad, ?Too Much?, and tell President Obama that we need better energy policies. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 3 if Share 3 my- Nun lists war ant Like Filed Under: News New Crossroads GPS Ad Presses Obama on Failure to Keep 3 Gas Prices Low April 10, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Broadcast and cable buy totals 7 million in six states. WASHIN Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today announced the launch of new TV spot focusing on President Obama?s failed efforts to keep gas prices low speci?cally, policies that have decreased energy production. [Read Like 41:0,. Filed Und er: News New American Action Forum Poll on the Supreme Court and Obamacare Mandate March 26,? 2012 By Crossroads GPS ?The Am rican Action Forum and the Blue Dog Research Forum today announced the results from a poll on th Affordable Care Act taken among former clerks of the Supreme Court and attorneys who have argu before the Court. It was executed by Purple Insights and was designed to gain expert insight in the probable outcomes of the Affordable Care Act case heard before the Supreme Court this week. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of 3 Read more here, and view the poll, here: ".71 Like Filed Under: News Older Post_s Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 20? Latest Video Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 3 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Poliev 5/9/2012 1 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Join Us Crossroads. GPS Crossroads. Grassroots Policy Strategies Acetate wm News ?ease Donate 3 Obamacare in 5 Charts March 22, 2012 By Crossroads GPS As the two year anniversary of the passage of Obamacare approaches the Republican Study Committe 3 produced these ?ve charts that show the devastating effects of the law. Read a . . Like Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches New National TV Ad Focused on Obama?s Failed Energy Policy March 21 2012 By Crossroads GPS New $650, 000 buy hits nationwide cable TV and targeted local stations to balance out president ?3 energy policy tour this week. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossro ds GPS) today announced the launch of a new national TV spot focusing on President Obama?s dr atic failure to keep energy prices down, while he has instead focused on untested and naive stra egies that have virtually no impact on energy consumption or demand. Read Like i [Id] fi'i??i'f {til i 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 3 1 Filed Unde News New Al ?De?ect? March 21, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Watch our hew ad below and tell President Obama that bad energy policies mean higher gas prices we can?t afford. Circa-3roads: 133;; [Ile?ect ?nale 335 Also, read this article by Governor Bobby Jindal, which discusses Obhma?s politicized energy policy. A check-up for Obamacare March 20, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Senator burn?s of?ce released this report on Obamacare?s ?health?. The not so surprising news: the law made things worse. The report ?nds Obamacare has resu ted in more government, fewer choices, gher taxes, and less innovation. Like Filed Under: News Older Posts Newer Posts Share on acebook Share on Twitter 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of 3 Latest Vi e0 Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Join Us Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies egg is lease Donate lzlc?t?TF 9 r" As the Cost of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Bob Casev Recommend to Pay for His Vote? March 16, 2012 By Crossroads GPS A similar version of the release below was issued in Florida (Bill Nei'son); Michigan (Debbie Stabenow); Missouri (Claire McCaskill); Montana (Jon Tester); Nevada (Shelley Berkley); New Mexico (Martin Heinrich); Ohio (Sherrod Brown); and Wisconsin (Tammy Baldwin) lRead mc Like ij??ji {g1 Filed Under: News Cross oads GPS Launches TV Ad Exposing Claire McCaskill?s Support of Medicare Cuts, Tax Hikes March 8, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Issue spot will run statewide in Missouri with ad buy totaling $300k WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossrc ads GPS) today released a new issue ad on statewide TV holding Claire McCaskill accountable for voting to cut Medicare and increase taxes despite what she tells her constituents in Missouri. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) NCWS Page 1 013 Join Crossroads GPS: Join Us; GPS Crossroad VJ Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Abc ut? Issues? NEELS. Elease Donate As the Cast of Obamacare Skyrockets, How Does Bob Casey 3 Recommend to Pay for His Vote? March 16, 2012 By Crossroads GPS A similar 1 ersion of the release below was issued in Florida (Bill Nelson); Michigan (Debbie Stabenow); Missouri (Claire McCaskill); Montana (Jon Tester); Nevada (Shelley Berkley); New Mexico (Martin Heinrich); Ohio (Sherrod Brown); and Wisconsin (Tammy Baldwin) Read moral Like i9": Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches TV Ad Exposing Claire McCaskill?s Sunpolrt of Medicare Cuts. Tax Hikes March 8, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Issue spot will run statewide in Missouri with ad buy totaling $300k WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new issue ad on statewide TV holding Claire McCaskill accountable for voting to cut Medicare and increase taxes despite what she tells her constituents in Missouri. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News The spot, be viewec ?From sla with Presi Director voting in Crossroac equipping legislative For more nmhodsor Like Filed Und Cross} titled ?From There,? will run for two weeks with a buy tota lhere: shing Medicare to advocating for middle class tax hikes, Cl dent Obama to vote against what is best for Missouri,? said lf State and Regional Media Relations. ?Missourians shoul Washington differently than she talks when home.? is GPS is a policy and grassroots advocacy organization th and mobilizing millions of American citizens to take actior issues that will shape our nation ?s future in the years ahes 1@crossroadsaus.org or 202-370?6604. WWA er: News roads GPS Urges Senate to Support I. information or to arrange an interview, contact Nate Hodsorn at Page 2 of 3 ling $300,000. The new ad can aire McCaskill dependably sides Nate Hodson, Crossroads GPS tell Claire McCaskill to st0p at is committed to educating, on the critical economic and id. mmediate Const? ruction of Keystone XL Pipeline March 8, Crossroad Amendme ?no? on tl altogether Like Filed Uno Crossr 2012 By Crossroads GPS ls GPS is urging all senators to support American jobs by Vt ant (#1537), which would expedite the construction of the 1e Wyden Amendment (#1817), which could delay and ever when each is considered by the US. Senate later today. ler: News roads GPS Launches New Issue Ad in )ting ?yes? on the Hoeven .eystone XL Pipeline, and to vote 1 kill the pipeline project Lead 1 Iowa Targeting Leona rd Boswell?s Sky-High Government Spending March 1, TV spot WASHIN urging Io? surged th< Like http://wwv This docume 2012 By Crossroads GPS rges Iowans to tell Leonard Boswell to st0p his out-of?contr GTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) to wans to contact Rep. Leonard Boswell?s about his reckless a national debt. Read lifl ol spending :lay launched a new issue ad spending record which has 5/9/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of 3 Filed Under: News Older Po_s? Newer Pom Share on lFacebook Share on Twitter Latest Video - m? Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacv Policv 3/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies diam Mesa Resin ?aw Crossroads Statement on Obama?s Ene_rgv Speech February 123, 2012 By Crossroads GPS President WASHINGTON Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies statement Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches New'Radio Ad '1 says that on energy he ?s for ?all of the above but he 's below concerning President Obama?s energy speech today. Page 1 of 3 iser to ?none of the above. Irossroads GPS) released the lRead Fargeting Claire McCa skill?s Tone Deaf Support for Preside nt Obama?s Policies February Spot will run statewide with ad buy totaling $65k WASHIN issue ad support a number of his policies which hurt Missourians. The ad spe support 0 President Obama?s decision to have the government contrr provided religious hospitals and charities. Read This docum nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 16, 2012 By Crossroads GPS statewide radio targeting Claire McCaskill for ?following GTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new the President over a cliff? to ci?cally highlights her recent 31 what services must be 5/9/2012 News I Page 2 of 3 Like l. Filed Under: News Obam a. Budget Takes Aim at Charities and Churches February 14, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Obama ?3 tax hikes on charitable giving will damage religious charities while millions are slipping into poverty WASHINGTON Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies spotlighted a provision in President Obama?s FY 2013 budget that would raise taxes on billions of dollars that Americans contribute to private charities each year, including churches, synagogues, religious hOSpitals and schools, and other organizations that serve the religious and personal needs of millions of Americans. [Read Filed Und er: News Jon Tester Votes to Protect Obama?s Crony Capitalism February 2012 By Crossroads GPS 3 A similar version of the release below went out in Ohio (Sherrod Bromivn) and West Virginia (Joe Manchin). Tester refused to prevent White House operatives from using insider info to get rich WASHINGTON Jon Tester today embraced the Washington inside] culture when he refused to block White House operatives from using their positions to enrich themselves. Tester opposed in amendment that required stricter ethics standards in the White House and executive branch. lRead Filed Under: News Older Pc?s Newer Postu Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) News Page 3 of 3 Latest Vi e0 Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/9/2012 This documei?ut was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Abput? - Issues? 0 u-u?u? ME Please Donate 3 Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad on Fiasco February 1, 2012 By Crossroads GPS New TV ad critiques Obama ?5 failed energy policy in $500, 000 buy on national cable. WASHINGTON Today, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) released a new national TV spot focused on the Obama Administration?s green energy policies, and its handling of the Solyn :lra scandal. Read Like i! 1'6 "i Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches New Ad: ?Everv Level? February 1, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Watch our new ad ?Every Level?, and tell Obama we need jobs, not more insider deals. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of3 '13 PE: "E?w'wEry' Let-rel? Share titties-:11:- i ?1?9 11,41 Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches ?New Maioritv Agenda? Issues A Platform January 2 7, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Former Senate Policy Director Steven Dujj?ield named GPS Vice President for Policy. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released its issue platform for 2012-2013, called the ?New Majority Agenda.? The platform lays the foundation for Crossroads issue advocacy efforts over the next two years. [Read Like Filed Under: News NLRB: Poised to Violate Workers? Privacy to Promote More Unions- January 26, 2012 By Crossroads GPS Crossroads GPS strongly opposes the National Labor Relations Boar :l?s plan to force employers to provide the email addresses and telephone numbers of non-union employees to labor unions to allow organizers to harass workers about unionizing. The latest union-boosting measure would be an unwelcome violation of employee privacy and should be rejected. Read 3 Like [:91 5/9/2012 This docume'nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 ot?3 Filed Under: News Older Po_s;s_ Newer Posj_s_g>_ Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Latest Video Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us I Privacy Policy 3 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads Crossroac GPS ls Grassroots Policy Strategies ase Donate Page 1 of 3 lent Obama should stop delaying on Keystone XL January 1 Crossroac Obama to In Decem John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in their extender? val 3, 2012 By Crossroads GPS is GPS joins the more than 100 business organizations who her 2011, Crossroads GPS called on all Members of Congr this week wrote to President urge him to approve the Keystone XL pipeline as soon as possible. ass to stand with House Speaker call for the end-of?year ?tax bill to include language to accelerate the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Crossroads GPS was pleased to see that Congress subsequently included a provision to do exactly that, and Like Filed Under: News now the question is on President Obama?s desk once again. Mk-u'ww ?wwa Wm Crossroads GPS Statement on Obama Rem Richai rd Cordrav to run the Consumer Fin Read ess Appointment of ancial Protection Bureag January 4, 2012 By Crossroads GPS 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of3 WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released the statement below concerning President Obama?s recess appointment of Richard Corday to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). [Read Like ,Lj?li' Filed Under: News New aid: ?Typical? December 12, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Watch our new ad, ?Typical?, and help us hold President Obama acc ountable for his crony Keynesianism. Read Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad Detailing Obama?s ?Cronv Keynesianism? with Debacle 3 December 12, 2011 By Crossroads GPS New ad this evening with $500, 000 buy on national cable. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today is releasing a new TV ad focused on President Obama and his involvement with the failed solar energy company that squandered at least $535 million of taxpayer money. [Read .M Filed Under: News Older Pm Newer Pow Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 013 .: 13-1.? Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS I Contact Us Privacy Policy i 5/9/2012 This dooume1t was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies About? Issues? News P_l?ase Donate New Crossroads Ad and Memo Confront Ptresident Obama?s Cronv Keynesianism December 12, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Crossroads GPS today released a new strategy memo highlighting Obama?s crony Keynesianism problem. An excerpt is below, and the full memo can be found here. ?This week Crossroads GPS launches a new nationwide television ad challenging President Obarna?s latest attempt to reboot his three?year old program of hyperactive government intervention and job-killing tax increases. The new ad, called ?Typical,? exposes the grubby reality behind Obama?s high-?own rhetoric, and begins to clarify the crucial policy choices Americans face: between President Obama?s expensive, ineffective agenda and a realistic path toward economic and ?scal recovery.? Like Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ads on Economy, Spending in Four States December 8, 2011 By Crossroads GPS 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 OH New ads start with major broadcast buys in Nebraska, Montana, Missouri and Massachusetts. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new round of TV ads focused on the economy, jobs, wasteful stimulus spending and government regulations in four key states. Read . Like {El Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ad in Iowa Targeting Leonard Boswell?s Support of Obamacare December 7, 2011 By Crossroads GPS TV spot urges Iowans to tell Leonard Boswell to stop supporting the Obama-Pelosz' health care plan WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today launched a new issue ad urging Iowans to contact Rep. Leonard Boswell?s about his support of the Obama-Pelosi healthcare plan which speci?cally harms seniors. Read Like Filed Under: News 3 Speaker Boehner: President Should Urge Senate to Vote on Bipartisan, House-Passed Jobs Bills November 28, 2011 By Crossroads GPS This week, the House will continue its focus on job creation, with measures to empower small businesses and reduce government barriers that make it harder for them to invest and expand. Learn more from Speaker Boehner?s of?ce. Like Filed Under: News Older Posts Newer PC Share on Faceboolg Share on Twitter 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 ot?3 Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies About? Issues? Ming ?ease Donate Cross roads GPS Calls on Elizabeth Warren to Condemn 3 Occunv Wall Street Radicalization November 15, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Reports of criminal activity and violence continue to rise across the country at radical Warren- endorsea? OWS protests WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today called on Massachusetts Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren to condemn the ccupy Wall Street movement for the escalating criminality, violence, and extreme radicalization that mark the movement?s protests. [Read me Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches New TV Ads on Economy, Spending in Five Senate States November 10, 2011 By Crossroads GPS New ads start with major broadcast buys in Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, and Virginia. 8/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 ot'3 WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released a new round of TV ads focused on the economy, jobs, wasteful stimulus spending and government regulations. One of the ads, ?Foundation,? which will run in Massachusetts, references the ?Occupy Wall Street? movement as the wrong response to the country?s economic morass. Read Filed Under: News Like Crossroads GPS Releases New TV Ad in Five States Contrasting Obama with Clinton on Taxes November 9, 2011 By Crossroads GPS New issue ad in Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Pen will air for two weeks, with ad buys totaling 6 million. WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today launched a new issue ad on broadcast television in ?ve states, Opposing President Barack Obama?s proposed tax increases on job creators and small businesses. [Read ?Wind. Like Filed Under: News 3 Crossroads GPS Statement on October Jobs Numbers November 4, 2011 By Crossroads GPS WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released the following statement on the October jobs numbers released by the US. Department of Labor. [Read Like Filed Under: News Older Posts Newer Posts Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 8/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 ot?3 Latest deo Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/9/2012 This docume twas obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 \1 Join Crossroads GPS: Join Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies 0 About? leases? New - ?ease Donate 3 VIDEJO: House Republicans have a plan to get America Plan. gramme arm rmm'rmt? :93 .r Filed Under: News 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 ot?3 Bosw ll Fails to Explain Support for Obama Stimulus Packag? October 5, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Leonard oswell responds to Crossroads GPS TV ad without answering Iowans? questions [Read oads GPS Launches Issue Ad in Iowa October 25, 2011 By Crossroads GPS TV spot urges Iowans to tell Leonard Boswell to oppose another Obama stimulus (Read 2 Like Eff? Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS launches Spanish TV ad in Nevada to counter Obama Visit 3 October 24, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Ad will counter Obama ?s appearance in Nevada on Spanish television [Read Filed Un :ler: News Older Pgs_ts_ Newer Posts; Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Latest Video 5/9/2012 This documdnt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page '5 013 Paid for bngrossroads GPS. 2012 Cofyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Resoonsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page or 2 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Alanna ham .N?as 13193156 Donate 3 Crossroads GPS releases new strategy memo on Obama stimulus plan, based on maior messaging survey October 21, 2011 By Crossroads GPS President?s standing is weak, but conservatives must use specific, data-driven arguments tying the new stimulus to the failed 2009 stimulus in order to win. [Read more :1 Filed Under: News The Economic Disappointment of Generation 0 October 20, 2011 By Crossroads GPS The following originally appeared in Real Clear Markets. For additional information, see ?College Graduates Face Rising Unemployment?. [Read Like {?ll Filed Under: News 10/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) This docume NCWS Speaker Boehner?s of?ce: Readout of the Page 2 012 eaker?s call with Presid October 1 ent Obama 4, 2011 By Crossroads GPS DC - This afternoon, President Obama called Speaker Boehner to congratulate him on passing the three free trade agreements. After they discussed trade, the Speaker brought up the President?s remarks today about ?not having yet seen? a GOP plan for job creation, and respect?illy challenged the President?s assertion.? Read more Like Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Statement on Jobs Numbe l?S October 7, 2011 By Crossroads GPS WASHIN following Like - Filed Under: News Older Posts Newer Po Share on Latest Video Paid for http://wwx GTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released the statement on the new jobs numbers released by the US. Department of Labor. lRead i-W-s {Lil Facebook Share on Twitter >y Crossroads GPS. iopyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 0/ 5/9/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 0t 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Aidan. Law .Nsews - Elgase Donate House Ways and Means Committee: Premiums Shoot Up 9 3 percent After 1 Year of Democrats? Health] Care Law September 28, 2011 By Crossroads GPS The House Ways and Means Committee writes: ?Today, the Kaiser Family Foundation released its annual Health Bene?ts Survey. con?rming yet again that President Obama broke his campaign promise to reduce health care premiums by $2,500.? Read more here. Filed Under: News VIDEO: Jack Lew stays mum on issues surrounding Solynidra funding September 28, 2011 By Crossroads GPS 1/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News i Like 1 Filed Unc What L13, Simmer lack Lew ler: News Page 2 of3 Obama Won?t Be Talking About Todav: President?s Tax Plan 1 Would Cripple Colorado?s Communii :ies and their 2,253 Munii :ipal Bonds Septembe Obama ?s schools a Like Filed Uni New :r 27, 2011 By Crossroads GPS nd roads and fewer jobs. [Read 2 LBJ ler: News Erossroads GPS survev: America divided, at best. on slashing of municipal bond tax exemption means higher borrowing costs for Colorado Obam Septembe New poll split on jc Like Filed Under: News Older Newer Posts Share on 13 iobs plan :r 21, 2011 By Crossroads GPS by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of Crossroads on abs plan; strong majorities want Congress to ?take a closer in Facebook Share on Twitter look [Read 2 1 1/ bama ?s job plan shows voters 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) News Page 3 of 3 Latest 'deo Paid for 3y Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS I Contact Us Privacy Policy 1/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSeoretsorg) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Ag ut? - Issues? Ems - mase Donate 3 VIDEO: Sneaker Boehner Savs ?We Need to Get Government Out oil the Wav? of Job Creators September 20, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Speaker Boehner appeared on the Fox Business Channel to discuss President Obama?s plan to raise taxes on small businesses. Watch the video below: 2/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 3 Filed Under: News Dr Jim Dyke Discusses Crossroads GPS FOIA September 16, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Jim Dyke discusses Crossroads FOIA request regarding Solvndira on AC 360: i?New errands i??fo ?simmering {foam strait-re 455333? retreating s: M?mm??m i] in] Like i?i?il 3 Filed Under: News GPS File Request with the Department of Energy on embattled energy ?rm September 13, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Request seeks details on Obama officials? contacts with participation in board meetings [Read mo 2 Like Filed Under: News Governor Haley Barbour to Join Crossroads Fundraising Effort: Groups Double 2012 Fundraising Goal September 9, 2011 By Crossroads GPS American Crossroads and Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Crossroads GPS) double fundraising goal. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of 3 WASHINGTON Today, American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS announced that Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will join Karl Rove in helping the groups raise funds through 2012. [Read ?a [El Filed Under: News Older Posts Newer Posts Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Like i Latest Video 3 Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy I 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Us. Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Ahead 0 15mm News gm ?3 Crossroads GPS Statement on Jobs Numbers and EPA Rule Withdrawal September 2, 2011 By Crossroads GPS WASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossroads GPS) today released the following statement on the new jobs numbers released by the US Department of Labor, and President rulemakir. Obama?s request that the Environmental Protection Agency lg. Read (EPA) withdraw its ozone Like Filed Unc Taxna is} ler: New nd Crossroads GPS announce launch of the Big Labor vs. Index September 2, 2011 By Crossroads GPS New initiative helps taxpayers hold government unions accountable. WA fund basi http://wwv With state governments across the country strug 3 services over the demands of big government unions, the 1 gling to balance budgets and Competitive Enterprise Institute, 1 3/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) This docume News in partner citizens t< Filed Under: News Cross Like ship with Crossroads GPS, launched the Big Labor vs. Tax challenge these unions? oversized political clout. Read 0 roads GPS Statement on Obama Adn Page 2 of 3 avers Index a tool to empower ministration?s Motion to Blo August 3 WASHID following USA Inc. Like Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Announces Support of Sp ck Acquisition of T-Mobile 1, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossro statement on the Obama Administration?s motion to block Read ads GPS) today released the acquisition of T-Mobile Baker Boehner?s Debt July 28, 2 Conservo who insis WASHID conservat debt reduction plan. Read Like iile Filed Under: News Older Eggs Wm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Reduction Plan I ts on tax hikes. Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossro 011 By Crossroads GPS tive group calls the policy a shrewd strategy to cut governr ive nonpro?t organization, today announced its support for http://wwx nent spending under a President ads GPS), the in?uential House Speaker John Boehner?s i 5/9/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of 3 Latest deo Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS I Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/ 9/ 20 1 2 This docume nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) ?3 This docume News Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroac is Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies n51 N_e_ g1; Dram ase Donate Page 1 of 3 atic New Crossroads GPS TV Ad Slams Obama Over Exces sive Spending, Debt July 27, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Third spending Read mc Like tse of summer-long Crossroads GPS initiative focuses on or create jobs. 1.311 Filed Under: News resident ?s failure to control Crossroads GPS Launches New Tv Ads Taiggting Five U.S. Senat July 26, 2 New ads Em Like Filed Uni 14/ ors On Government Spending And Debt .011 By Crossroads GPS on in five key states focus on targeted US. senators z'n lead-up to debt-cutting votes. Is :ler: 5/9/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 3 Boehner: Senate Democrats Der The Will Of The People, a Reiect ?Cut, Cap. Balance? July 22, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Speaker Boehner?s statement on the failure of Cut, Cap and Balance in the Senate: ?Senate Democrats have de?ed the will of the American people who overwhelmingly support real spending cuts, caps on future spending, and a balanced budget to create a better environment for private-sector job growth. Republicans are standing with the American people and, as I?ve said before, will not pass a bill that fails to cut spending by more than it increases the debt limit, restrain ?iture spending, or that raises taxes on families and job creators. To help avoid a default, I urge the Senate to rethink their decision and immediately approve the responsible, balanced, House-passed ?Cut, Cap, Balance? proposal.? lee Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Endorses HR. 2560: The Cut. Cap, And Balanhe Act or 2011 July 19, 2.011 By Crossroads GPS 3 Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) announced today that it endorses HR. 2560: the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 as a way to bring ?scal responsibility back to Washington. lRead I Like Filed Under: News Older Fists Newer Share on acebook Share on Twitter 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of 3 Latest 'deo cw-t'r' . ?34 .u?i'll Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacv Policy 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 2 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies Anew I_ssues> ase Donate 3 C_rossroads GPS Targets 10 House Members In Advocacy Campaign On Government Spending And Debt July 18, 2.011 By Crossroads GPS New ads in key pressure point congressional districts focus on debt and spending issues in lead-up to debt-cutting votes. mm Like Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches $7 Million Second Phase Of Advocacy Campaign On Government Snen ding And Debt July 8, 2011 By Crossroads GPS New ads on national cable and in key states and districts focus on President Obama and Congress in lead-up to debt?cutting votes. Read Like Filed Under: News 5/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 2 Did Oibama make the economy worse? See the gaph July 1, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Some are asking whether Obama?s policies have made the economy worse. The answer is de?nitively yes and by Barack Obama?s own standards. Read more.,. Like Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Launches $20 Million National Television Initiative to Frame Debate on Jobs, Economy, De?cits June 24, 011 By Crossroads GPS First pha of massive advertising blitz to de?ne President Obama ?5 economic and spending record includes 5 million national TV ad, ?Shovel Ready, with national cable TV and network buys in key states. [Read ?221 lee 3 Filed Under: News Older Po_s_t? Newer Pom Share on lFacebook Share on Twitter Latest Video Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy I 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3 This docume News Join Cm Crossroa Crossroa I?l? '31: Wikic ssroads GPS: Join USE :15 GPS ds Grassroots Policy Strategies out? .VEE :ase Donate :ountabilitv and Crossroads GPS to 13 le motion of summ larv iudgment against HHS for stonei walling on Oban June 6, 2 Crossroa Services stonewal Read mi Like 1 Filed Un Cross Iacare waivers 011 By Crossroads GPS ling. )re. .. :ler: News Tagged With: Wikicountability roads GPS Launches New Web Video on Union Oban May 19, Video C81 [33291311 Like lacare Waivers 2011 By Crossroads GPS "till Page 1 of 3 ds group and its 01A project move to force US. Department ofHealth and Human (HHS) to reveal information on Obamacare waivers, after nearly six months of agency nters on Obamacare waivers to politically connected unions who support Democrats 5/9/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3 News Filed Unc FOIA 161': New Page 2 of 3 Request Reveals Commerce Secretary Locke Promoted ?Stim ulus? Handouts to Democrat Donors on Taxpayer Dime May 17, 2011 By Crossroads GPS President that beneJ Read mc Like filed Democrat donors. Filed Under: News Wikic Obama ?s Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke has traveled to promote ?stimulus? projects ountabilitv News: FOIA Reveals Obama Administration Failed to Prepare Cost-Bene?t Analyses to It $53 Billion in Higk Speed Rail Proiects May 16, 1 01A res; analysesd Read me Like Filed Unc Older Newer Pc Share on Latest 2011 By Crossroads GPS for high speed rail initiatives, despite pressures on federal Macadamia: ler: News Tagged With: Wikicountabilig osts Facebook Share on Twitter ldeo ponse from Federal Railroad Administration reveals agency has no records of cost benefit budget. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of 3 Paid for hy Crossroads GPS. 2012 dpyright Crossroads GPS I Contact Us Privacv Policv 5/9/2012 This docume ht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 1 of 3 Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies 0 - misc Donate 3 Crossroads GPS Launches New Online Platform Wikicountabilitv.org to Crowd?Source Obama Administration Data March 23, 2011 By Crossroads GPS New wiki site allows individuals, organizations and journalists to upload information obtained from 01A reqtests, and search all documents uploaded to site. [Read mo Like 9i. {all Filed Under: News Tagged With: Wikicountability Crossroads GPS Sues Obama Administration Over Failure to Release Obamacare Waiver Documents March 23, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Crossroads GPSfiles lawsuit against US. Department of Health and Human Services to force release of information concerning entities that have requested and received, or been rejected for, waivers ?om Obamacare requirements. [Read 1 7/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 3 Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Ad ?The Svstem? Highlighted on CNN March 10, 2011 By Crossroads GPS CNN discusses Crossroads latest advocac effort on March 9 gr lull-ZINE: m4. .- armin.- . . . . Like Filed Under: News Tagged With: Video Chris Matthews discusses new Crossroads JPS ad on Hardball March 9, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Chris Matthews and guests discuss our ad ?The System? on the March 9th edition of Hardball 7/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 ot?3 Visit for wart?! and news.a.b9u.t.the.?99.ngmy Filed Under: News Older Posts Newer Posts Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Latest Video Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 1 7/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) News Join Cr ssroads GPS: Join Us; Crossroads GPS Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies E115 ?17 le 1 Cross _out? ues? ase Donate roads GPS Launches New Nationwid Issue Ad on Government Emplovee Unions March 9, New TV and supp 2011 By Crossroads GPS democracy.? Read Like Filed Un Cross 1.9.. i der: 1% Page 1 ot?2 spot ?The System? urges President Obama to stop siding with big government union bosses ort government union reform; Crossroads GPS president calls system ?a threat to roads GPS and American Crossroads pledge $120 million for 20 March 1, The Wal 12 effort 2011 By Crossroads GPS 1 Street Journal reports on our plans and the plans of our sis Crossroads, for the 2012 election. lee i LBJ Filed Under: News This docume ter organization, American 5/9/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 2 Crossroads GPS Launches New Issue Ads i 22 U.S. House Districts Nationwide February 23, 2011 By Crossroads GPS Radio ads center on the budget, supporting Republicans for putting the country on the right ?scal path, while holding Democrats accountable for their votes to continue reckless Washington spending. lRead Like Filed Under: News FOIA letter on high speed rail cost/bene?t nalyses February 17, 2011 By Crossroads GPS High Speed Rail OIA Letter Like 162. {El Filed Undler: News Tagged With: Wikicountabilig Older Newer Pos_ts_? 3 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Latest Video Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) 3 Crossroads GPS responds to Obama?s regu Join Crossroads GPS: Crossroad Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies A_b< I I 12: an lea Donate 5 GPS ut> [68? 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Read the Like Filed Under: News Crossroads GPS Prebuttal on Competitiven i B, 2011 By Crossroads GPS communications director, Jonathan Collegio, on Oh hm article mg. 0 him-u l__4 ama?s cements on regualtory I start by repealing the mountain less January 2 WASHIN the Union President repealing lRead mo 9/ S, 2011 By Crossroads GPS As President Obama talks about making America the new rules and regulations that started on his watch. more competitive in his State of address tonight, center-right advocacy group Crossroads urges viewers to compare the rhetoric with his anticompetitive regulatory agenda, and urge him to start the process by 5/9/2012 This documeht was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) news Page 2 0f3 Like .377 Filed Under: News Americans not buying class warfare snake oil on taxes December 9, 2010 By See President Steven Law?s Op-Ed in The Hill me. Like i351"! is: Filed Under: News ND Labor Secretary: ?There are iobs out there September 7, 2010 By Crossroads GPS Really, Secretary? When Congress passed the stimulus bailout legislation in February 2009, unemployment stood at It is now When will Obama and his Administration begin taking responsibility for their reckless economic policies that stimulate gc vermnent waste and spending and impede job creation? Op-ed heg Filed Under: News Older P0_st? Newer Pcistsg Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Latest Video Paid for by Crossroads GPS. 2012 Copyright Crossroads GPS Contact Us Privacy Policy 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 3 of3 \q .c 9/ 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecretsorg) LVUVVD Join Cro Email Zip Crossroads Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies AhDu - 1.8.8.1 . NE - _Pl_ease Donate Can ssroads GPS: GPS I5 lg ocial Security Survive? August 2 Younger continue Article he Like Filed Under: News Cross 5, 2010 By Crossroads GPS roads GPS launches new issue ads in rage 1 U1 2. workers will never receive the bene?ts they have been promised, and Congress cannot to kick the economic can down the road, argues this Heritage Foundation backgrounder. Califu August 2 1? Read mc lee Filed Uni http://wm >rnia and Kentucky 5, 2010 By Crossroads GPS Jew spots focus on the ?ash point issues OfObamacare, Me w-vmuw ier: News dicare cuts and tax hikes. 5/9/2012 This document was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 ct 2 Cross oads GPS Announces National ?7 in ?11" Issues Agenda August 1 2010 By Crossroads GPS New cons rvative issue advocacy group releases ?emergency intervention plan for 2010 and beyond. ASHINGTON Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (GPS) today announced the launch 0 its new ?7 in ?11 issues agenda seven key issues that wi ll drive issue advocacy and grassroot [Read ei.l. Like do Filed Under: News Did the Stimulus Stimulate? The Debate Continues August 155, 2010 By Crossroads GPS Lawrence Lindsey argues that the Obama stimulus scheme was so badly ?awed that it gave ?the whole concept of macroeconomic stimulus a bad name.? 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'wmau a1 Pav Still Outpaces Private Sector 2010 By Crossroads GPS 311 workforce continues to prosper under big government, ar federal civilian workers? total compensation more than double that 01 Page 1 of 2 Mfdicare Trustees Report makes gues the Cato Institute, with ?the private workforce?s. 5/9/2012 nt was obtained and uploaded by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org) News Page 2 of 2 Cross roads GPS Launches First Issue Ad in Colorado August 10, 2010 By Crossroads GPS New TV spot highlights Sen. 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