Senator Conrad Burns Named 'Hero of the Taxpayer'

caption: Sen. Conrad Burns receives the Hero of the Taxpayer Award from Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist in the Mansfield Room of the US Capitol.

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=73331

Let's see:

Sought to curtail the ability of plaintiffs to file class-action lawsuits against corporations by making cases that were filed in multiple states the responsibility of federal courts.

Made it harder for people to erase debt by declaring bankruptcy.

Offered tax breaks and incentives in what supporters said was an effort to spur oil and gas companies to provide innovative wasy to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil, conserve resources and reduce pollution.

Cut nearly $40 billion from the federal budget by imposing substantial changes on welfare, child support and student lending programs.

Extended the Bush tax cuts.

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider H.R.5970; Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006.

And on. And on.

Definitely a hero of the taxpayer, that's for sure. Especially of you're in the top 1%.

...It'll make his impending retirement a happier experience.

Enjoy your time with the grandkids, Conrad!

I guess Moe was unable to attend.

getting an award from him is like to quote Grover Norquist--"Like date rape"