Washington, D.C. – The American Conservative Union (ACU) today announced its endorsement of Senator Mike Lee for re-election, the leading conservative in Utah’s Senate race.
“Mike Lee has led the fight in the Senate to restore our government to sound principles based on the Constitution. Not content with solely opposing the failed policies of the Obama Administration, Mike Lee has authored a Conservative Reform Agenda that points the way toward economic growth that will benefit all Americans, not just a favored few,” said ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. I strongly urge conservatives to support Mike Lee. He is someone who the citizens of Utah can be proud to have represent them in the U.S. Senate.”
Senator Mike Lee responded to ACU’s endorsement by saying, "I am honored to be endorsed by one of the nation's premiere conservative institutions and I am grateful for the support."
Founded in 1964, the American Conservative Union (ACU) is the nation’s original conservative organization. For more than fifty years, ACU has served as an umbrella organization harnessing the collective strength of conservative organizations fighting for Americans who are concerned with liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values, and strong national defense. As one of America's premier conservative voices, ACU promotes a conservative vision on issues before Congress, the Executive Branch, State Legislatures, the media, political candidates, and the public.
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50 STATES IN 40 DAYS:
40 Days for Life Coast-to-Coast
UNITED Bus Tour Includes Rally in Salt Lake City
WASHINGTON, DC — Recognizing the urgency for ending America’s abortion crisis, 40 Days for Life is launching an unprecedented 40-day bus tour to bring its message of hope to cities and towns across the United States that are united in prayer and fasting during this fall’s UNITED 40 Days for Life campaign, which runs from September 28 to November 6. The tour will hold a rally in Salt Lake City, Utah, at 12:00 PM on October 19. Every pro-life American is encouraged to visit 40daysunited.com to learn more and join the tour in their home town.
“Poll after poll reveals that an overwhelming majority of Americans feel our nation is on the wrong track,” said 40 Days for Life CEO David Bereit, “and when pressed, many respondents cite growing disillusionment with politics and government, along with frustration over increasing attacks against faith, family, religious freedom, and human life. It's time for this to change.”
The UNITED tour will make stops in more than 125 cities to hold rallies and prayer vigils that will encourage Christians to stand together for the sanctity of life across the nation. 40 Days for Life is joined by partner organizations for the tour: March for Life, Heartbeat International, Silent No More Awareness, Students for Life, and Susan B. Anthony List, along with numerous city and state pro-life coalition groups.
“Since 40 Days for Life started in 2007,” said 40 Days for Life president Shawn Carney, "we have recognized that although abortion is a national problem, it does not happen in the White House, in Congress, or in the Supreme Court. Abortion takes place in hometowns across America – and it will end, and is ending, in hometowns across America, one by one.”
Each 40 Days for Life campaign consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting, community outreach, and constant, peaceful vigil in the public right-of-way outside abortion facilities. The volunteers who pray at these vigils have witnessed answers to their prayers, including: 11,796 babies saved from abortion, 133 workers who have left the abortion industry, and 75 abortion centers which closed their doors forever following 40 Days for Life vigils.
“People of faith sometimes feel alone in their efforts to end abortion,” said 40 Days for Life North American campaign director Steve Karlen. “We can’t wait to hit the road with the UNITED tour to show that we are all in this together – and with God’s blessings, abortion in this country will come to an end.”
For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Jake Wilkins at jwilkins@sbpublicaffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.
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