News and Press Releases :: September 15, 2009

Terry Supports Bill to End ACORN Funding


WASHINGTON- Congressman Lee Terry has signed on to support a bill, which would terminate all federal funding to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) and its affiliates.
 
“Time and time again ACORN has proven to be a shady organization that cannot be trusted,” said Congressman Terry.  “After numerous arrests for voter fraud and the recent shocking video tape which revealed ACORN employees encouraging individuals to commit illegal activities it is time to shut off all federal funding to this disgraceful organization.  This group has received millions of dollars of taxpayer money which must be stopped immediately.”
 
Minority House Leader John Boehner plans to introduce the ‘Defund ACORN Act’ which would end all federal funding to ACORN.

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