(Washington, D.C.) – US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) has been named a 2009 Taxpayer Hero by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW).  During the first session of the 111^th Congress, Rep. Myrick received a 95% rating by CAGW.

“Rep. Myrick put the interests of taxpayers ahead of politics by consistently voting to cut wasteful spending, reduce the tax burden, and make government more accountable to taxpayers,” said CCAGW President Tom Schatz.  “The rating is even more impressive given the record number of votes rated by CCAGW and the record number of representatives who could not vote even once to cut wasteful spending or taxes.  While far too many members of Congress demonstrated little regard for the consequences of failing to reduce the record $1.4 trillion deficit and $13 trillion debt, Rep. Myrick’s votes give taxpayers hope for the future”. 

“I am proud to again be named a Taxpayer Hero by Citizens Against Government Waste,” Rep. Myrick said.  “With government spending and the national debt at record highs, acting as a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars will remain one of my highest priorities”. 

Click here for more information about the votes taken into consideration by CAGW for the 2009 Congressional Ratings.