Sam Brownback

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Bill to provide refugee status for Iraqis associated with the United States who are under threat of persecution

September 18, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Senators Edward M. Kennedy, Gordon Smith, Sam Brownback, and Joe Lieberman were joined by Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, David Keene, Chairman of the American Conservative Union, and Sgt. Joe Seemiller, to urge Senate action on an amendment to assist Iraqi refugees.    » read more »

Displays weak grasp of crucial federal policy that blocks taxpayer funds to pro-choice groups abroad

September 17, 2007 -- FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – While Senator Sam Brownback has lead the fight in the Senate to protect a key pro-life federal policy, former Governor Mike Huckabee revealed an alarming ignorance of the issue when asked about it at today's Values Voters Presidential Debate.    » read more »

Decision comes as no surprise, given Mitt's weak record

September 17, 2007 -- FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – While U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate Sam Brownback proudly gathers with pro-family voters for today's important Values Voter debate, Mitt Romney decided to skip the event. Given his liberal record taking stands as being pro-choice, pro-gay rights, pro-embryonic stem research and pro-taxpayer funding of abortion, Romney's decision to shun Values Voters comes as no surprise.    » read more »

Will tailgate at Gamecocks game, attend Labor Day events

August 31, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, VA – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in South Carolina this weekend, from Saturday, September 1, through Monday, September 3.

Media interested in covering the events should contact Jim Corbett at 803-530-8392, or, in case Corbett is unavailable, Patrick Chisum at 803-546-1953.

Saturday, September 1

Voter Forum with Sen. Brownback
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kelly's Barbeque
10475 Highway 78
Summerville, SC

Voter Forum with Sen. Brownback    » read more »

Will be joined by noted Social Security expert William Shipman

August 31, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, VA – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will host several Social Security forums in New Hampshire on Tuesday, September 4, to discuss his detailed plan to save Social Security's dream by introducing personal retirement accounts and providing all workers the choice to remain within the present system or the freedom to save and invest for their own retirement.    » read more »

Says we need to rebuild the family, not redefine marriage

August 31, 2007 -- DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, the nation's leading defender of traditional marriage, commented today on an Iowa judge's decision to redefine marriage to include same-sex unions:    » read more »

Will speak at LIVESTRONG cancer forum, UNI education panel

August 24, 2007 -- DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will speak at the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum in Cedar Rapids and at an education policy forum at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls next Tuesday, August 28th.

Brownback speaks at LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28
Brownback speaks at approximately 10:20 a.m.
U.S. Cellular Center
370 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
Event contact: Sean Mossman, 405-205-5538    » read more »

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Claims win demonstrates continued support among key activist base

August 15, 2007 -- DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today announced Senator Brownback's first-place finish in the Students for Life of America presidential straw poll.    » read more »

Top three finish provides boost and establishes viability

August 13, 2007 -- DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today highlighted its success at the Ames Straw Poll and released the following statement from national campaign manager Rob Wasinger:

"The Brownback Campaign achieved its goal to place in the top three at the Ames Straw Poll. Many pundits and commentators said Senator Brownback didn't have a chance to come in the top three in Ames. Last week, a poll of Iowa GOP County Chairs predicted Senator Brownback would finish fifth at Ames.    » read more »

Will follow top-three finish in Iowa by visiting key early states

August 13, 2007 -- DES MOINES – Following his top three finish in the Ames Straw Poll in Iowa, Senator Sam Brownback will campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.

In New Hampshire on Monday and Tuesday, Brownback will join a house party, speak at Thomas More College and tour the Turbocam company plant.

In South Carolina from Tuesday through Thursday, Brownback holds events in Rock Hill, Columbia, Mt. Pleasant, Bluffton, Greenville and Spartanburg.

Monday, August 13    » read more »

Calls to rebuild the family, renew the culture and revive the economy

August 11, 2007 -- AMES, Iowa – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will speak today at the Ames Straw Poll at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the Hilton Coliseum.

The full text of his remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below:    » read more »

Will rally supporters at Get Out The Vote events in West Des Moines and Ames

DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will visit the Field of Dreams in Dyersville on Friday, August 10.

Brownback will rally supporters at Get Out The Vote events in West Des Moines and Ames.

The events are open to the media and television stations are welcome to provide live coverage from the rallies.

Friday, August 10

Brownback visits Field of Dreams
Media availability: 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Field of Dreams Way
Dyersville, IA    » read more »

Speech at 3:10 pm; media availability at 7:30 pm

DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today released the program schedule for the Brownback Tent at the Ames Straw Poll on Saturday, August 11.

Senator Brownback will address the crowd in his tent several times throughout the day, in addition to speaking inside the Hilton Coliseum at approximately 3:10 pm.

Senator Brownback will hold a media availability in his tent from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm.    » read more »