American Conservative Union
The American Conservative Union (ACU) describes itself as "the nation's oldest conservative lobbying organization."[1]
"ACU's purpose is to effectively communicate and advance the goals and principles of conservatism through one multi-issue, umbrella organization. The Statement of Principles makes clear ACU's support of capitalism, belief in the doctrine of original intent of the framers of the Constitution, confidence in traditional moral values, and commitment to a strong national defense," its website states.[2]
"Over the years, ACU has been on the cutting edge of major public policy battles. Among ACU's significant efforts, past and present, are fighting to keep OSHA off the back of small businesses, opposing the Panama Canal giveaway, opposing the SALT treaties, supporting aid to freedom fighters in Marxist countries, promoting the confirmation of conservative Justices to the Supreme Court, battling against higher taxes, and advocating the need for near-term deployment of strategic defenses.
"In 1994, through its Citizens Against Rationing Health coalition, sponsorship of national 'town meetings,' and a 'Health Care Truth Tour,' ACU spearheaded the conservative response on the health reform issue.
"Whether fighting for lower taxes and less government spending, more effective and efficient military protection, or the cause of freedom world-wide, by speaking for the entire conservative movement the American Conservative Union is always 'Your Conservative Voice in Washington'," its website states.[2]
Officers, Executive Staff, and Directors
- David A. Keene, Chairman
- Thomas S. Winter, First Vice Chairman
- Donald J. Devine, Ph.D., Second Vice Chairman
- Jameson Campaigne, Jr., Secretary
- Marc E. Rotterman, Treasurer
- Richard Lessner, Ph.D., Executive Director
- Stacie Rumenap, Deputy Director/CPAC Director [1]
Directors
- Joe Bast (Chicago, IL)
- Jeffrey Bell (Arlington, VA)
- Morton Blackwell (Springfield, VA)
- John Bolton (Washington, DC)
- Floyd Brown (Santa Barbara, CA)
- Al Cardenas (Miami, FL)
- Muriel Coleman (Madison,WI)
- Tom DeLay (Washington, DC)
- Becky Norton Dunlop (Arlington VA), VP, Heritage Foundation
- Larry Eastland (Santa Monica, CA)
- M. Stanton Evans (Washington, DC)
- Alan Gottlieb (Bellevue, WA)
- Van D. Hipp, Jr. (Washington, DC)
- Suhail Khan (Washington, DC)
- James V. Lacy (Monarch Beach, CA)
- Wayne LaPierre (Fairfax, VA)
- Michael Long (Brooklyn, NY)
- Senator Serphin Maltese (Glendale, NY)
- Carolyn D. Meadows (Marietta, GA)
- M.J. Mintz (Washington, DC)
- Cleta Mitchell (Washington, DC)
- Steve Moore (Washington, DC)
- Joseph Morris (Chicago, IL)
- Grover Norquist (Washington, DC)
- Ron Robinson (Reston, VA)
- Allen Roth (New York, NY)
- Matt Schlapp (Washington, DC)
- Tracie Sharp (Richmond, CA)
- Lewis K. Uhler (Roseville, CA)
- Kirby Wilbur (Duvall, WA)
- Thomas S. Winter (Washington, DC)
Contact details
1007 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703 836-8602
Fax: 703 836-8606
Email: acu AT conservative.org
Web: http://www.conservative.org/
Resources
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References
- ↑ Conservative.org.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 About, Conservative.org.
External articles
- Randy Hall, "'General Betray Us' Ad Violated Election Law, Group Says," Cybercast News Service, September 20, 2007. re MoveOn.org