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Dear Chamber Members,
Following is a list of races for the U.S. House of Representatives that most observers believe could change Congress depending on their outcome. Please take a moment to review these races and click through to support the pro-business candidates. To view a complete list of candidates supported by the US Chamber, visit http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/. You can make a difference in these critical contests. Please get involved today! We can make a difference and elect a pro- business Congress. Bill Miller Political Director ********************************** New Jersey - Dick Zimmer Former Congressman Dick Zimmer is a fiscally responsible, socially moderate Republican who wants to reclaim the House seat he held for three terms before his unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate. Most polls have him with a slight lead over his opponent. To help Dick Zimmer, please visit http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/New+Jersey/Di ck+Zimmer.htm . ****************************************** Illinois - Mark Kirk Mark Kirk is stressing fiscal conservatism and common-sense improvements to schools and education. He has vowed to hold the line on wasteful spending and insist on a balanced budget. A recent A Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV poll has this race within the margin of error. To help Mark Kirk's campaign, visit http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/Illinois/Mark +Kirk.htm. ************************************************** Indiana - John Hostettler U.S. Representative John Hostettler faces a tough challenge from Paul Perry, an orthopedic surgeon who has used his medical connections to raise substantial amounts of money. However, Rep. Hostettler cannot be underestimated and has earned an 83% rating with the U.S. Chamber in 1999. Business should stand by his side in this election that will likely be won by a narrow margin. To help Rep. John Hostettler now, go to http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/Indiana/John+ Hostettler.htm. ************************************************** Kentucky - Ernie Fletcher Rep. Ernie Fletcher, who earned a 96% positive voting record with the Chamber, is in a tough race and has come under heavy criticism from anti-business forces for his votes supporting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's positions. His loss would be a symbolic victory for anti-business interests, which would like to claim that his support of pro-business positions caused his defeat. Please help us help Rep. Fletcher by clicking here - http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/Kentucky/Erni e+Fletcher.htm. ************************************************** Michigan - Mike Rogers Mr. Rogers is the cofounder of a family building business, an ex-Army officer, and a former FBI special agent. He has a strong understanding of the need to create and maintain a pro-business environment. Recent polls have him running slightly ahead of his opponent, but the presidential campaigns make Michigan extremely volatile. This open seat provides business with an excellent opportunity to pick up a pro-business candidate. Click on the following to help today - http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/Michigan/Mike +Rogers.htm. ************************************************** Arkansas - Jay Dickey U.S. Rep. Jay Dickey has earned an admirable 94% approval rating from the U.S. Chamber. That's not surprising, since Dickey is himself a small businessman, owning a number of food franchises in Arkansas. Rep. Dickey's opponent, State Senator Michael Ross voted to raise the income tax rate on corporations. To support Rep. Jay Dickey, click here - http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/Arkansas/Jay+ Dickey.htm. ************************************************** California - Jim Rogan Recent polling shows Rep. Jim Rogan with a slight lead over his opponent. However, this race is expected to be extremely close come Election Day. Rep. Rogan has consistently taken positions supporting free enterprise, sponsoring legislation supporting small businesses, voting for tax reforms and free trade and advocating other key pro-business positions. To help his campaign, please visit http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/California/Ji m+Rogan.htm. ************************************************** California - Steve Kuykendall California's 36th District is a battleground this year with U.S. Rep. Steve Kuykendall facing off against the previous seatholder, Jane Harman. For business, the choice in this race is clear: it's Kuykendall, who has voted with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 92% of the time. A true friend of free enterprise, Rep. Kuykendell has earned the business community's support or another term. To support Rep. Kuykendall's campaign, click here http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/California/St eve+Kuykendall.htm. ************************************************** California - Brian Bilbray Rep. Brian Bilbray is in his toughest race since he ousted then- Rep. Lynn Schenk in 1994. As a business owner, Rep. Bilbray understands the impact regulations and taxes can have on small businesses. For his pro-business efforts, the U.S. Chamber endorses Bilbray for re-election and hopes you will help his campaign by visiting - http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Pro-Business+Candidates/House/California/Br ian+Bilbray.htm. ************************************************** Support Pro-Business Candidates! To support the U.S. Chamber PAC's Election 2000 program and the pro-business candidates we support, visit http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/_pacform.htm. For your Get-Out-the-Vote toolkit, visit http://www.uschamber.com/Elections/Get-Out-The-Vote/default.htm. ************************************************** You are receiving this e-mail because you are a U.S. Chamber of Commerce member. If you received this e-mail in error or wish to unsubscribe, simply hit Reply and type UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
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