Jake Towne, independent candidate for US Congress in PA-15, is pleased to announce he is selected to join The Freshmen 50, a coalition of 50 candidates around the country dedicated to fiscal and legislative responsibility. This non-partisan PAC is a simple platform of six reforms – reforms that Americans are demanding.
- Apply the Law Equally: All laws that apply to all citizens also apply to Congress
- Term Limits: Limit terms in Congress to no more than 12 years in the House and Senate, respectively. (Towne has promised to use the Open Office platform to obtain citizen feedback on term limits before proposing or co-sponsoring a bill.)
- Enforce Congressional Ethics: Yearly tax and expense audits, former Congressmen and their staff cannot be lobbyists, allow the ethics committee to do their job
- Read the Bill: Prior to final vote, the entire bill must be read out loud on the floor of the House; if a representative is not present for the entire reading, he cannot vote
- Tax Reform: Repeal our current tax code in favor of one that taxes only once, at one rate, and require a 2/3-majority vote for any new tax. (Towne favors eliminating the income tax altogether for reasons described here.)
- Balance the Budget: Amend the Constitution to require a balanced budget
Currently, nearly 100 candidates have signed onto the platform and the final 50 candidates were selected based on a combination of their respective chance of success and the degree to which The Freshmen 50 PAC can make the biggest impact on the status quo. This is the answer to the concerns of many Americans today – a coalition with the accountability and strength in numbers to get the job done.
These 50 candidates will receive PAC money and a national advertising campaign will be launched on their behalf. Towne for Congress follows a policy of not accepting money from corporate PAC groups and lobbyists, and any donation from The Freshman 50 will be subject to review. To date, 100% of all contributions to Towne for Congress has been from individuals.
Brian Miller, an Air Force veteran and candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 8th District founded The Freshmen 50 in early 2009.
Please e-mail contact@thefreshmen50.com for more information about The Freshmen 50 or contact Towne for Congress at 610-392-8156 or towneforcongress@gmail.com.
THE FRESHMEN 50
PO Box 15023
Tucson, AZ 85708-5023
