Sessions Receives 100% Conservative Rating from ACU

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U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions has been named "Defender of Liberty" by the American Conservative Union, receiving a 100 percent conservative score for his voting record in the 1st Session of the 111th Congress (2009).

"I am honored to once again receive a 100 percent conservative score from the ACU," said Sessions. "Now more than ever, our nation needs conservative leaders who will fight against the reckless tax, borrow, and spend agenda of this Democrat Congress that is placing our nation on a path to bankruptcy. Individual liberty -- not the growth of government -- is the key to lasting American prosperity, and I remain committed to championing conservative priorities for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and the free enterprise system."

Widely regarded as the "gold standard" of conservative scoring, the ACU Ratings of Congress evaluate 25 key votes in the House and Senate. The 2009 evaluations included votes against TARP funding, the failed "stimulus," and government-run healthcare, and votes for a balanced budget, spending caps, and tax relief. The ACU recognized Sessions at an awards ceremony Thursday, May 6 on Capitol Hill.

The American Conservative Union is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization with a stated commitment to a market economy, the doctrine of original intent of the framers of the Constitution, traditional values, and a strong national defense. For more information, visit www.conservative.org.

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