Rep. Jim Saxton Collects Another Union Endorsement; Growing List of Teacher, Trade, Police, Environmental, Veteran, Business and

Nov. 6, 2006

United Transportation Union Endorses Congressman Jim Saxton

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - Congressman Jim Saxton (NJ-3rd) announced today that he has been endorsed by the New Jersey State Legislative Board of the United Transportation Union.

“We want to wish you a successful re-election and we look forward t working with you in the future,� said Daniel J. O’Connell, State Chairman of the UTU Political Action Committee. All UTU members were informed of the organization’s decision.

“I am pleased with this endorsement because transportation is the lifeline of economic activity,� said Saxton. “A healthy transportation system is good for fostering jobs and attracting new employers. It’s critical for our state’s economy, which is dependent on tourism.�

In addition to being endorsed by the Teamsters, Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Saxton is also endorsed by firefighters, police and teachers unions. He is also endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the VFW.

Nov. 6, 2006

United Transportation Union Endorses Congressman Jim Saxton

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - Congressman Jim Saxton (NJ-3rd) announced today that he has been endorsed by the New Jersey State Legislative Board of the United Transportation Union.

“We want to wish you a successful re-election and we look forward t working with you in the future,� said Daniel J. O’Connell, State Chairman of the UTU Political Action Committee. All UTU members were informed of the organization’s decision.

“I am pleased with this endorsement because transportation is the lifeline of economic activity,� said Saxton. “A healthy transportation system is good for fostering jobs and attracting new employers. It’s critical for our state’s economy, which is dependent on tourism.�

In addition to being endorsed by the Teamsters, Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Saxton is also endorsed by firefighters, police and teachers unions. He is also endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the VFW.

The Burlington County Times, Asbury Park Press, Courier Post, Trentonian, Times of Trenton and the Press of Atlantic City have all endorsed Saxton, a former N.J. State Assemblyman and State Senator, citing his strong conservation record accomplishments in the U.S. Congress.

Congressman Saxton has been endorsed by virtually all conservation groups who make endorsements, such as Ocean Champions, the League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, and the New Jersey Environmental Federation. Jim was publicly supported by many other groups, including the Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy and the National Wildlife Federation.
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