Schmidt Recognized as Taxpayer Hero

While primary challenger Brad Wenstrup is out being a poor steward of public dollars, so bad the state had to revoke a grant that Cincinnati had received uninterrupted for 30 years under his watch; Jean Schmidt is being recognized for serving taxpayers.

From the release:

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jean Schmidt has been recognized as a ‘Taxpayer Hero’ by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste.



Schmidt’s voting record for the second session of the recent 111th Congress is “a true testament to your willingness to stand up for American taxpayers,” said Erica L. Gordon, director of policy & government affairs for the council.



“I look forward to continuing to work with you to increase transparency, minimize waste, permanently eliminate earmarks, and reduce the ever-growing national debt,” Gordon said in congratulating Schmidt.



The council “examined roll call votes to help identify which members of Congress stand up for the taxpayers’ interests and which fail to deliver on campaign promises of fiscal responsibility.”



Schmidt received a rating of 93 percent, which was higher than most other members of the House of Representatives, according to the council.