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Name
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Political Orientation
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Stated Purpose
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60 Plus Association
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Republican
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A non-partisan seniors advocacy group with a free enterprise, less government, less taxes approach to senior issues.
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AFL-CIO
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Democratic
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Federation of labor unions representing more than 13 million of America’s workers in 61 member unions.
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Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA)
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Democratic
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Mobilize retired union members and other activists in a grassroots movement advocating a progressive political and social agenda.
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America 21
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Republican
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Educate, engage, and mobilize Christians to influence national policy at every level.
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American Family Voices (AFV)
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Democratic
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Voter registration and voter turn-out, non-partisan issue advocacy, including research, coalition building and advertising.
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American Taxpayers Alliance (ATA)
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Republican
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Protect American taxpayers from new and onerous financial obligations. Harnesses taxpayer anger at unwise decisions by government leaders.
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Americans for Job Security (AJS)
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Republican
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Educating the public on economic issues with a pro-market, pro-paycheck message.
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Americans for Tax Reform (ATR)
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Republican
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Oppose all tax increases as a matter of principle.
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Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
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Democratic
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Enact and enforce sensible gun laws and policies through grassroots activism, electing pro-gun control officials and increasing public awareness.
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Business Roundtable (BRT)
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Republican
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About 150 CEOs who promote sound economic and social policy.
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Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE) / Freedom Works
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Republican
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Fights for lower taxes and less regulation.
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Citizens United (CU)
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Republican
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Reassert the traditional American values of limited government, free enterprise, strong families, and national sovereignty and security.
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Every Child Matters (501)(c)(4)
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Democratic
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Focus the attention of the public, media and candidates on investments in children's needs.
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Grassfire.org
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Republican
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Building a proactive alliance of conservative citizens who can make a difference in our nation.
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Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA)
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Republican
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Fights for legislation that reduces violent crime while preserving the rights of honest citizens, particularly the right of self-defense.
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League of Conservation Voters (LCV)
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Democratic
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The political voice of the environmental movement.
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MoveOn.org
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Democratic
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Working to bring ordinary people back into politics.
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NAACP National Voter Fund (NVF)
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Democratic
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Increase African-American voter turnout and raise awareness of candidates stance on issues supported by the NAACP.
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NARAL Pro-Choice America Inc.
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Democratic
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Fighting to protect and defend a woman’s right to choose.
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National Education Association (NEA)
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Democratic
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Serve as the national voice for education.
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National Pro-Life Alliance (NPLA)
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Republican
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400,000 pro-life Americans united by a single mission: ending the horror of abortion-on-demand.
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National Rifle Association (NRA)
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Republican
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Preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes.
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National Right to Work Committee (NRWC)
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Republican
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A coalition of 2.2 million American citizens united by one belief: No one should be forced to pay tribute to a union to get or keep a job.
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Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF)
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Democratic
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Engages in educational and electoral activity including public education campaigns, grassroots organizing and legislative activity.
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Progress for America (PFA)
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Republican
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Advocates tax cuts, free trade, school vouchers and confirmation of Bush’s judicial nominees.
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Seniors Coalition
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Republican
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Representing senior citizens before federal and state officials through public information, education and grassroots presentations.
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Social Security Choice.org (SSC)
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Republican
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Dedicated to giving workers the option to voluntarily place their payroll taxes in personal retirement accounts.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Republican
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Provides businesses with a voice of experience and influence in Washington, D.C., and around the globe.
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United Seniors Association (USA)
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Republican
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Expand retirement and investment freedom, economic freedom, and health freedom for senior Americans and generations to come.
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