ANNA LITTLE WINS STRAW POLL AT CANDIDATE FORUM

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Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew

(732) 670-6699

Monday, March 29, 2010

Saddle Brook, NJ - Highlands Mayor Anna Little, Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District, won overwhelming approval from Americans for Prosperity and the Political Club for Growth this weekend. Mayor Little was among 14 congressional candidates who participated in the candidate forum that ended with a straw poll. State Sen. Mike Doherty (R-Washington Twp.) and AFP Vice President of Policy, Phil Kerpen asked the candidate questions after candidates presented a short speech.

"I was honored by the vote of confidence the participants afforded me," Little commented. "I entered this race to bring the voice of the people back to Washington and appreciate their support for my candidacy."

Americans for Prosperity and the Political Club for Growth rated Republican Mayor Anna Little of the Highlands as their favorite candidate among 14 who participated today in a Saddle Brook straw poll.

"Anna is the strongest candidate in this race," said Bellew, Little's campaign manager. "She has the experience and a common sense approach to government that is sorely missing in Washington. This year's election will be about issues and Anna has a firm grasps of the issues facing voters in the 6th district."
View the video of Anna Little's presentation at Anna Little Wins Conservative Staw Poll.

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MAYOR ANNA LITTLE RECEIVES STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT AT SOMERSET COUNTY SCREENING

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Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew

(732)670-6699

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The first round of voting at the Somerset County Republican Convention last night left Mayor Anna Little tied with opponent Diane Gooch. A second round of voting nearly resulted in a tie vote again. Reports from officials conducting the vote indicated the difference came down to a single vote.

"It was an honor to address the convention committee for the 6th Congressional District in Somerset County this evening," said Mayor Anna Little. "The commitment of these Republicans to defeat Frank Pallone was evident and inspiring."

After announcing the voting results several Republican committee members approached Mayor Little. "You have to run in a Primary", said one committee delegate. "You are clearly the more qualified candidate. You have my support," said another.

Leigh-Ann Bellew, campaign manager and chairperson for Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc., confirmed Mayor Little's intent to file her petition as a candidate in the Republican Primary. "The grass roots support for Mayor Little is overwhelming," said Mrs. Bellew. "The people need to voice their opinion in the selection process. By running in the Primary Mayor Little will give them a choice."

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MAYOR ANNA LITTLE CALLS FOR STATE NULLIFICATION OF THE HEALTH CARE BILL

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Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew


(732) 670-6699

Monday, March 22, 2010

HIGHLANDS, NJ – Highlands Mayor, Anna Little, the Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District, salutes GOPAC Chairman Frank Donatelli and RNC Chairman Michael Steele for their timely statements about the irresponsible and unconsitutional “Obamacare” legislation passed by Congress last night.

In a press release earlier today, Mr. Donatelli states: "Obamacare is the most irresponsible piece of legislation ever passed by Congress. In one vote, Democrats have fatally weakened Medicare and Medicaid, created a new, but unsustainable health care entitlement, raised a host of new taxes and exploded the deficit even beyond the annual trillion dollar deficits this Administration is currently running."



In commentary released to Conservatives with Attitude today, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele states that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has used every procedural trick at her disposal to pass her health care legislation ensuring that the 111th Congress will live in infamy for authorizing a government seizure of the American health care industry , nationalizing a full one-sixth of our economy, and causing blunt trauma to our federal budget.

Mayor Anna Little joins with these Republican leaders in calling for all NJ State representatives to pass a NJ 10th Amendment Resolution nullifying “Obamacare”, and rendering this law inoperative and ineffective within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey. New Jersey's Assembly Concurrent Resolution 23 (ACR 23), introduced by Assemblyman Gary Chiusano, Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and four co-sponsors, has this general effect and could be specifically amended to refer to the Healthcare Bill.

Nullification was advised strongly by many prominent founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison urged caution upon their fellow founders that if the federal government has the exclusive right to judge the extent of its powers, it will continue to grow.

The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution reads as follows. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” This Amendment gives States the right to limit the legislation created by the Federal Government if the basis for the legislation is a power that was not delegated to the Federal Government by the US Constitution.

“Clearly Nancy Pelosi, President Obama, and the US Congress have overstepped their bounds in passing the health care bill voted upon by Congress last night. I urge all representatives in the NJ Assembly and Senate to nullify this legislation immediately by passing a 10th Amendment Resolution," said Mayor Little.

It is the will of the American People that the State of New Jersey and all states throughout the Union render the federal government's takeover of healthcare ineffective by using the 10th Amendment right to nullification. This legislative abomination must be promptly and expediently overturned by newly elected representatives in Washington in January 2011.

Mayor Little encourages the people within Congressional District 6 to contact their state representatives demanding that they send a clear message to Congress that it is the People of the United States to whom they must answer, and not their political cronies in Washington.

“In the tradition of our founding fathers, we must protect our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The government takeover of healthcare which occurred last night is in direct violation to all three of these basic rights. This tyranny must be stopped,” concluded Mayor Little.
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MAYOR ANNA LITTLE SPEAKS OUT AGAINST HEALTH CARE BILL

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Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew
(732) 670-6699

Monday, March 22, 2010

HIGHLANDS, NJ – Highlands Mayor, Anna Little, the Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District, has said about the upcoming health care vote in congress: “The current health insurance bills proposed by both chambers of Congress, and The Obama Administration, should be opposed under any circumstances, as they will effectively “socialize” our entire health care insurance and medical delivery system, and create a single payer government run bureaucracy.”

While the health insurance system does need to be reformed, allowing the government to socialize 1/6 of the economy is not the answer. She proposes six areas of reform for the current system that will reduce costs and increase access to health care for average Americans:

• Enact Tort reform in order to reduce the practice of “defensive medicine” by doctors and hospitals.

• Increase competition within the insurance industry by allowing providers to sell policies across state lines.

• Demonstrate a commitment to stop Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

• Eliminate tax payer subsidized health care for those illegally in the United States.

• Encourage Health Savings Accounts.

• Remove anti-trust protections for insurance companies.

Anna wants to end the process of socializing our health care system and begin the process of returning the control of medical care to the consumer.

“Tonight's votes in Washington represent social progressive political agendas and special interests. This is NOT the will of the PEOPLE. It is more urgent now than ever that the People stand up and take Government back”, said Mayor Anna Little.

Mayor Little encourages the public to continue to express their opinions on this important matter. “I urge you to write to your NJ Assembly members demanding that the State of NJ pass legislation to make this bill illegal here, especially the mandate and the consequences for failure to comply. These provisions will bankrupt businesses and increase the double digit unemployment rate in NJ.” said Mayor Little.

Public participation in government is essential to its proper operation. We must continue to engage our representatives on this issue, ensuring that our Representatives in Washington clearly understand insisting that they repeal this law as soon as possible.

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MAYOR ANNA LITTLE STANDS UP FOR TAXPAYERS BY VOTING NO TO TAX INCREASES.

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Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew
(732) 670-6699

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Highlands, NJ - At the Highlands Borough Council Meeting Mayor Anna Little stood alone in opposition to A Budget increase of 2 1/2 %. "The Economic stresses on families and seniors are so great, that we simply cannot pass a budget with an increase this year."

Mayor Little created the Budget Review Advisory Committee in 2009 to aid in preparation of the 2010 Budget. "The Committee was a tremendous success," said Mayor Little. "Terrific recommendations were made toward creating additional revenue to offset taxes, as well as long term goals for reducing spending in several Borough departments."

However, Mayor Little stated she was disappointed with her fellow Council members who refused to consider combining duties from multiple positions to create a single position, eliminating the need for additional salaries. "By combining even two positions, we could have eliminated the 2 1/2% increase produced by this current budget."

Mayor Little voted no on the budget that proposed the tax increase. The budget was passed with the increase by the remaining four members of the Council.

"The people of Highlands will be served by the 5% reduction in personnel and the 5% budget reduction that labor counsel and I were able to accomplish in 2009. However, I am very disappointed that we did not achieve our goal of a flat budget, meaning no tax increase, in 2010. We clearly could have built on that in 2011 producing a budget with a tax decrease, which is sorely needed by taxpayers in this economy. "

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MAYOR ANNA LITTLE RECEIVES A WARM RECEPTION FROM THE JERSEY SHORE TEA PARTY PATRIOTS

Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew (732) 670-6699
Monday, March 1, 2010

HIGHLANDS, NJ – Highlands Mayor, Anna Little, the Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District, spoke with members of the Jersey Shore Tea Party Patriots last night. Anna, who has a history of bringing common sense solutions to government as a Monmouth County Freeholder and Mayor, was warmly received by the grass roots organization.

“Now, after we have supported illegal aliens, while bailing out Wall Street, our government wants to control our health care, deciding what doctors we'll use, and what treatment we'll receive.” Anna stated to over 50 people who attended the Oakhurst meeting. “It is time to fight against oppression and false representation in Washington.”

After speaking to the group and answering questions from the audience, Anna was asked to return next month to meet with the group again. Anna’s campaign to return to a constitutionally limited government, addressed many of the concerns expressed at the meeting. Leigh-Ann Bellew, an advisor to Little’s campaign and former Congressional Candidate, stated she is excited Anna has agreed to seek the seat and challenge Frank Pallone to represent the 6thCongressional district in Washington, DC.

“Anna Little has a proven record of reaching out to constituents across the political spectrum. Her experience as a mother, small business owner, freeholder, and mayor give her a unique understanding of how government should work. And she knows our government in Washington simply does not work.”

Anna is an authentic conservative offering real solutions and that is what will win in November and retire Frank Pallone. She stands ready to give our federal government the overhaul it needs by marching on Washington to uphold our rights to LIFE, LIBERTY and ECONOMIC FREEDOM.

“The American people are fed up with the liberal, progressive agenda of incumbents like Pelosi and Pallone. We need to elect conservative representatives who will uphold the Constitution. People like Anna – who recognize there is an urgent need for real reform in Washington,” said Bellew. “Anna knows how to grow and galvanize the grass roots. She is a proven fiscal conservative and the candidate who can defeat Pallone. “

Anna, who graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., serves as Mayor in the Borough of Highlands where she lives with her husband and three children.

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