Congress grades

==Most Pennsylvania Congressmen graded “F” -- Big Spenders==
===Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania says Congress doesn’t make the grade===
Harrisburg, PA – The National Taxpayers Union (http://www.ntu.org/main/) last week released their 30th annual rating of Congress which encompasses every roll call vote that significantly affects taxes, spending, debt and regulatory burden on consumers and taxpayers. Pennsylvania Representatives received an average score of 28% (D) while Pennsylvania Senators received an average score of 18% (F) reflecting poor voting records on controlling taxes and spending.
More than half (12 of 21) of Pennsylvania’s federal representatives and senators received a failing grade of “F” and the designation of “Big Spender” as their individual NTU scores show:
Allegheny County Libertarian, Mark Crowley, remarked, “Think of the NTU ratings as school report cards. They’re awful! Students with report cards like these would be held back or given remedial help. But politicians aren't school kids. They failed us and should be sent home in 2010 to learn firsthand what their failure cost Pennsylvania and our nation. They need to be replaced with a new class of legislators who believe in the libertarian ideals of small government, limited spending and sound fiscal policy.”
Montgomery County Libertarian, James Babb, added, “It is worth noting that the NTU grades on a substantial curve. Even the top Pennsylvanian score of 84% would be a 'C' in any grade school. Arlen Specter's 34% score shatters any remaining perception that Republicans are fiscally conservative. His utter disregard for cash-strapped Pennsylvanians is treacherous. Replacing these robbers with Libertarians is the best way for Pennsylvanians to protect their earnings.”
:The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Pennsylvania and the United States. More than 200,000 people across the country are registered Libertarians, and Libertarians serve in hundreds of elected offices. Please visit http://www.LP.org or http://www.LPPA.org for more information.