“Your election is not only critical to the small-business owners in your district, but also to protecting free enterprise across America, ” said Lisa Goeas, Vice-President of the NFIB. “On behalf of all NFIB members, thank you for your service and congratulations on earning the endorsement of small business.”

“Congresswoman Bono Mack’s dedication to the business community here in the Inland Empire is unmatched,” said Vincent Battaglia, owner of Renova Energy in Palm Desert.

Bono Mack said, “It is an honor to once again have the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business. As a former small business owner, I look forward to working with the NFIB to support legislation that creates jobs, lowers taxes, and rewards ingenuity and entrepreneurship.”

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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses throughout the United States. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its members in Washington and all 50 state capitals.

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“It is clear that the Obama Administration lacks the desire to adequately address the numerous problems plaguing this Country.  From alarming unemployment rates, to the oil spill debacle in the Gulf of Mexico, this Administration cares more about advancing their left-wing agenda, than responding to the needs of the American people.

“The Obama Administration and the Majority in Congress cannot be trusted and the American people should reject their liberal agenda at the ballot box in November.”

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“Failure” will be aired on local radio throughout California’s 45th Congressional District.  It can also be found on the Mary Bono Mack Campaign website, marybonomack.com, YouTube Page, youtube.com/bonocommittee, and Facebook Page, facebook.com/bonomack.

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Bono-Mack was an outspoken opponent of the Democrats’ efforts to expand government-run healthcare that would discriminate against gays and lesbians. Bono-Mack supports reforms to our tax code and to social security that would provide greater equality of opportunity for gay and lesbian individuals and their families. She has also repeatedly voted against efforts to pass an anti-gay federal marriage amendment.

On foreign policy, Bono-Mack is an ardent supporter of efforts to stop the spread of radically anti-gay Islamic extremism and she recognizes the importance of our relationship with Israel – a nation that is a beacon of freedom and opportunity for gay people in the Middle East.

Bono-Mack faces liberal Democrat Steve Pougnet, the openly gay Mayor of Palm Springs. “The gay left would have you believe that Mary Bono-Mack is somehow an enemy of the gay and lesbian community. Nothing could be further from the truth,” continued LaSalvia. “The decision of organizations like the Human Rights Campaign to oppose Mary’s re-election is a shameful reminder of just how slavishly the gay left is willing to do the bidding of Nancy Pelosi and the DCCC.”

“GOProud enthusiastically endorses Mary Bono-Mack for Congress and urges our members and allies to support her conservative campaign,” concluded LaSalvia.

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“Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack has once again demonstrated both the depth and breadth of her support throughout the District. With over one million dollars Cash on Hand, our Campaign will continue to raise the funds needed to withstand whatever the liberals throw at us.”

Congresswoman Bono Mack raised $337,738.89 during the 1st quarter of 2010 and has over one million dollars Cash on Hand.

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Gingrich said, “Mary Bono Mack is among the most influential voices in Congress.  She works tirelessly on issues that are critical for America’s future like maintaining a strong National defense and enacting sound economic strategies that create jobs and reduce the Federal debt.”

Bono Mack said, “Speaker Gingrich has helped change the world.  His support and commitment to my campaign is a strong signal that our efforts over the years have mattered.   I look forward to working with Newt to take back the House and change the future of America.”

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Gingrich said, “Congresswoman Bono Mack is a passionate leader and works tirelessly on behalf of her constituents in Washington. I support Mary’s re-election to Congress and look forward to meeting with her many supporters on Wednesday.”

Bono Mack said, “I am honored to have Speaker Gingrich with us in The Desert. He is a loyal friend and a motivating leader in the Republican Party.”

Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack will introduce Speaker Newt Gingrich at the Desert Town Hall Meeting in Indian Wells Wednesday evening.

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“I am deeply grateful for the generosity of the voters in our District and greatly encouraged by their strong expression of support for my re-election to Congress.”

In this current election cycle, Bono Mack has raised over 1.3 million dollars.

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Erica Felci • The Desert Sun • March 30, 2010

Congress will immediately need to deal with the “unintended consequences” of the newly minted health care legislation, Rep. Mary Bono Mack warned on Monday.

“I’m certain this bill has more unintended consequences than any bill I’ve ever seen,” she told The Desert Sun editorial board. “I think, right away, we’re going to be busy with fixing it.”

The Palm Springs Republican voted against the historic reform package, which President Obama signed into law last week.

While saying she supports of some of the reforms — especially providing coverage to patients with pre-existing conditions — Bono Mack expressed concern it would result in cuts to dialysis providers and that the bill has no tort reform.

“Every day that I read something new or hear something new about the bill, there’s less to like,” Bono Mack said.

Health care continues to be one of the top issues raised by local residents.

The legislation aims to extend coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans and cut deficits by $138 billion over 10 years.

Republicans unanimously opposed it.

Many residents have expressed “a lot of frustration” about the legislation and the lack of public hearings as it was crafted, Bono Mack said.

“I don’t believe this bill was a good idea,” she said Monday.

“If you look at what we’ve done in the telecommunications sector, we’ve revolutionized communications. And there’s no reason health care couldn’t be the same way if we did it right and looked at the same model.”

Bono Mack is up for re-election this year, facing challengers in both the June primary and November general election.

During her meeting with the editorial board, she addressed a number of other federal issues:

On national security and foreign wars: “I support Iraq and Afghanistan because I believe that it is in our best interest that we stay in Iraq and Afghanistan right now. I don’t support an arbitrary timeline for withdrawal at all. I think that’s a mistake. I think we’re telegraphing to the enemy what we’re doing and they hunker down and they wait. And they are very patient.”

On the “AIG Effect” that’s created perception problems for conferences in resort destinations: “We’ll continue to try to raise the awareness that going and taking your conference to Baltimore is no different than taking it to Palm Springs. It was just, unfortunately, a bad PR situation. We’re trying to reverse that PR.”

On the partisan politics that have sharply divided Congress: “Perhaps after this break, with everybody being able to sort of take a timeout, people will return and there will be some civility back in the Congress. But right now, I don’t see it. I think that a lot of the trust between the two parties has been damaged and I don’t know what they’ll do to get it back. It’s very frustrating. I hope I’m wrong. I hope it returns.”

Erica Felci is a reporter for The Desert Sun. She can be reached at erica.felci@thedesertsun.com.

Boehner said, “Congresswoman Bono Mack is an accomplished legislator and a well-respected leader in the Republican Party. She is a true public servant and always puts the needs of her constituents above politics. I am proud to endorse her and I look forward to continuing our work together in Washington.”

Bono Mack said, “Leader Boehner is a close colleague and a loyal friend. I am honored to have his support, and appreciate his involvement in my re-election campaign.”

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Congress will immediately need to deal with the “unintended consequences” of the newly minted health care legislation, Rep. Mary Bono Mack warned today.

“I’m certain this bill has more unintended consequences than any bill I’ve ever seen,” she told The Desert Sun editorial board.

“I think, right away, we’re going to be busy with fixing it.”

The Palm Springs Republican voted against the historic reform package, which President Obama signed into law last week.

While saying she supports of some of the reforms — especially providing coverage to patients with preexisting conditions — Bono Mack expressed concern it would result in cuts to dialysis providers and that the bill has no tort reform.

“Every day that I read something new or hear something new about the bill, there’s less to like,” Bono Mack said.

Health care continues to be one of the top issues raised by local residents.

The legislation aims to extend coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans and cut deficits by $138 billion over 10 years.

Republicans unanimously opposed it.

Many residents have expressed “a lot of frustration” about the legislation and the lack of public hearings as it was crafted, Bono Mack said.

“I don’t believe this bill was a good idea,” she said Monday.

“If you look at what we’ve done in the telecommunications sector, we’ve revolutionized communications. And there’s no reason health care couldn’t be the same way if we did it right and looked at the same model.”

Bono Mack is up for re-election this year, cq facing challengers in both the June primary and November general election.

During her meeting with the editorial board, she addressed a number of other federal issues:

# On national security and foreign wars: “I support Iraq and Afghanistan because I believe that it is in our best interest that we stay in Iraq and Afghanistan right now. I don’t support an arbitrary timeline for withdrawal at all. I think that’s a mistake. I think we’re telegraphing to the enemy what we’re doing and they hunker down and they wait. And they are very patient.”

# On the “AIG Effect” that’s created perception problems for conferences in resort destinations: “We’ll continue to try to raise the awareness that going and taking your conference to Baltimore is no different than taking it to Palm Springs. It was just, unfortunately, a bad PR situation. We’re trying to reverse that PR.”

# On the partisan politics that have sharply divided Congress: “Perhaps after this break, with everybody being able to sort of take a timeout, people will return and there will be some civility back in the Congress. But right now, I don’t see it. I think that a lot of the trust between the two parties has been damaged and I don’t know what they’ll do to get it back. It’s very frustrating. I hope I’m wrong. I hope it returns.”