Moran Receives Perfect Marks from Leading Advocacy Organizations

Washington, D.C., October 21, 2008 - Congressman Jim Moran, Virginia Democrat, received high marks from some of the nation’s leading public interest organizations which advocate for a variety of important policy positions affecting Northern Virginia and the American people.

“The values and views expressed by these outstanding organizations are consistent with my own,” said Moran. “Their ratings are reflective of my lifelong commitment to the environment, our veterans, civil and human rights and animal protection issues. I’m proud to stand with these respected advocacy organizations on issues so important to our nation.”

League of Conservation Voters: 100% rating; The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: A+ grade; Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the Troops and Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans.

Human Rights Campaign: 100% rating; The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

DarfurScores.org: A+ grade; DarfurScores.org is an organization committed to ending the atrocities of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Humane Society of the U.S.: 100% rating; The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization—backed by 10 million Americans, or one in every 30. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people. They are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect.

Federally Employed Women (FEW): 90% rating (highest score received in the House); Federally Employed Women works to end sex discrimination and towards the advancement of women in federal service

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