WORKING FOR YOU AND YOUR ERMIIY Phil Crane knows that wasteful government spending fuels inflation and higher taxation. This tightfistedness with your tax dollar has consistently earned him national recognition as one of the most fiscally responsible members of Congress. Phil Crane is rated among the top four Congressmen out of 435 by the National Taxpayers Union, a non-partisan organization dedicated to reducing taxes and government spending. This excellence as a legislator has been applauded by groups such as: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, National Federation of Independent Business men, National Alliance of Senior Citizens and the American Farm Bureau. As a ranking Republican of the House Ways and Means Committee, he has aggressively fought to cut your tax burden, reduce high interest rates, cut inflation and reduce unemployment. With the economic recovery going strong, Congressman Crane will continue the fight to set limits on Federal spending and confiscatory taxes. Because of the leadership of Phil Crane, a balanced budget amendment and a flat rate tax for all Americans is now being widely considered in Congress by both Republicans and Democ rats. Such legislation can become the cornerstone for our expanding economy which holds the promise for future prosperity for all Americans. Is it any wonder that Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike have consistently voiced approval of Congressman Crane's efforts by electing him to Congress eight times by very substantial majorities? The Washington Post wrote... "Phil Crane is the same type of politician that Pete Rose is a ball player...he loves the game...he knows only one way to play it, all out." During his eight terms in the Congress, he has waged a constant battle to defend tiaditional American values and institutions. Phil Crane believes that one of a Congressman's most important jobs is to listen and respond to the needs of his district. i Phil Crane has consistently worked with residents, community leaders and local officers to resolve problems affecting the 12th District. To keep up-to-date on community concerns, Congressman Crane holds frequent town meetings every year. He also conducts mayors conferences, business conferences, visits township and village halls and attends numerous community functions. Congressman Crane receives between 1,000 and 1,200 letters each week and his staff inves tigates more than 1,000 cases each year. When 12th District residents need help with Federal agencies, they know that they can rely on Phil Crane to judiciously intercede on their behalf. COMMITTED Congressman Phil Crane believes it's time to recognize what the government can and can't do. He is com mitted to reducing the detrimental influence of a wasteful and impersonal bureaucracy that dampens the American Spirit. In Phil Crane, we have found a leader who will stand up for traditional American values. Most of all, Phil Crane is a leader who is committed to, and believes deeply in the one thing that made America great-the American people. He is committed to insuring that every American has the freedom to achieve his or her dream, and thus per petuate the greatness that is unique to our country. Phil Crane is a man comfortable with his beliefs, he believes what he says and says what he believes. V