Washington, Oct 4 -

The office of U.S. Representative Katherine Harris (R-FL) today released the results of the 2006 Congressional Scorecards. Many national associations and organizations produce a ratings system to gauge how members of Congress voted on issues of interests to their membership. In addition, listed below the 2006 Congressional Scorecard Ratings is a ratings list from the First Session of the 109th Congress (2005), Lifetime and Up-to-Date ratings.

“It is an honor to be recognized for my voting record on issues that are critically important to the people in my district”, said Harris. “The scorecards reflect my beliefs which include a strong economy, lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, protecting property rights, seniors rights, and personal liberties.”

• 2006 Congressional Scorecard Ratings
  
  • Alliance for Worker Freedom (AWF)
    “Guardian of Worker Freedom” Award
    8 out of 8 (100%)
    
  • American Shareholders Association (ASA)
    “Friend of the Shareholder” Award
    100% out of 100%
    
  • Americans for Tax Reform (ATR)
    “Hero of the Taxpayer” Award
    86% out of 100%
    
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
    “Guardian of Small Business” Award
    100% out of 100%
    
  • National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
    “Donald Santarelli Public Policy Award” for 2006
    
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)
    Grade = A
    
  • National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC)
    “Tax Fighter Award”
    82% out of 100%
    
  • Property Rights Alliance (PRA)
    “2006 Protector of Property Rights” Award
    83% out of 100%
    
  • 60 Plus Association
    “Guardian of Senior Rights” Award


• Congressional Scorecard Ratings -
  2005*, Lifetime, and To-Date Scores
  
  • American Conservative Union (Lifetime)
    91% out of 100%
    
  • American Land Rights Association (2005)
    86% out of 100%
    
  • Business and Industry Political Action Committee (2005)
    85% out of 100%
    
  • Citizens Against Government Waste (Lifetime)
    76% out of 100%
    
  • Club for Growth (2005)
    77% out of 100%
    
  • National Retail Federation (2005)
    62% out of 100%
    
  • National Right to Life Committee (To-Date)
    100% out of 100%
    
  • National Taxpayers Union (2005)
    65% out of 100% = B
    
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (2005)
    96% out of 100%
    
  • U.S. Border Control (2005)
    75% out of 100%
    
  • US Chamber of Commerce (2005)
    89% out of 100%