GOP deficit-cutters eye health IT stimulus funds as Obama’s point man leaves

By Kimberly Leonard

Billions of unspent stimulus dollars slated for electronic health records are now a target for lawmakers searching the federal budget for cu

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… ed stimulus appropriations. Both bills have been referred to committee.The National Taxpayers Union approves of targeting remaining stimulus money to help reduce the federal …"

Gingrich cements ties to religious leaders

By Peter H. Stone

Newt Gingrich spinoff group aims to raise as much as $1 million to spend on religious-blessed political issues in coming months...

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… .com. Other members of the coalition include Americans for Tax Reform, the National Taxpayers Union and American Solutions, a 527 political group launched by Gingrich several …"

A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… s other members were Geothermal Energy Association, California Energy Co., National Taxpayers Union, Citizens for a Sound Economy, American Forest and Paper Association, Elco …"

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Toomey's Club for Growth years will inform his deficit committee work

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Toomey opposed post-2008 crash programs as biggest bailouts since Depression

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… s from Citizens Against Government Waste, Americans for Tax Reform and the National Taxpayers Union. Toomey voluntarily retired in 2004 after three terms in the House, where …"

Health information technology: Incentives may not always serve intended purpose

By Josh Israel and Kimberly Leonard

Some payments may be going to doctors who have been using electronic health records for years

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… n without the adoption of the HITECH Act.”Pete Sepp, a spokesman for the National Taxpayers Union, said he thought the stimulus program was designed more for speed than eff …"

FACT CHECK: Gunning down the truth in Michigan

By FactCheck.Org

Exciting race between Romney and Santorum makes for misstatements in Michigan TV ads

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… as a “big-spending Washington insider” and cites a statistic from the National Taxpayers Union to support that. But, in fact, the NTU awarded Santorum a grade of “A” …"

"… ub for Growth, but the statistic actually originated with the conservative National Taxpayers Union’s analysis of the 108th Congress in 2003 and 2004. And what wa …"

"… where’ and other political earmarks.” Des Moines Register. 29 Dec 2011.National Taxpayers Union. Report Card: Rick Santorum.U.S. Senate website. Vote on S.Amdt. …"

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FACT CHECK: Pro-Romney super PAC hits Santorum with misleading claims

By FactCheck.Org

TV ad from Restore Our Future makes misleading claims about GOP candidate Rick Santorum

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… ated better than most of his Republican peers by the fiscally conservative National Taxpayers Union during his dozen years in the Senate.With much of the political focus on u …"

"… rum in CAGW’s “Taxpayer Hero” category.And the fiscally conservative National Taxpayers Union provides a flattering big-picture assessment of Santorum’s voting record …"

FACT CHECK: Romney’s ‘fiscal conservative’ whopper

By FactCheck.Org

Romney alleges that Rick Santorum is no 'fiscal conservative,' but he'd struggle to back up the claim

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… is final year in Congress.His lifetime voting record with the conservative National Taxpayers Union is roughly a “B-plus” — better than average for the Republican lawma …"

"… n the Senate. And we did take a look at his record. Here’s what we found:National Taxpayers UnionThe National Taxpayers Union rated Santorum as more fiscally conservative t …"

"… e a look at his record. Here’s what we found:National Taxpayers UnionThe National Taxpayers Union rated Santorum as more fiscally conservative than most of his GOP colleagu …"

FACT CHECK: GOP debaters mix up facts in Mesa

By FactCheck.Org

Twentieth Republican presidential debate includes many falsehoods

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… Santorum: "The Weekly Standard just did a review, looking at the National Taxpayers Union, I think, Citizens Against Government Waste, and they measured me up again …"

Following The Money (Part 1)

By Jim Morris and Robert Brodsky

Are Howard Rich’s organizations really what they say they are?

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Taxpayers Union":

"… 99 percent of LEAD’s funds came from just five donors:$620,000 from the National Taxpayers Union, a tax-exempt organization in Alexandria, Virginia. The group claims 350,0 …"

"… had a policy of not doing pass-throughs.”Pete Sepp, a spokesman for the National Taxpayers Union, did not directly answer the Center’s questions about its contributions …"