Urbandale, IOWA – Senator Ted Cruz, former Governor Mike Huckabee, and Senator Tim Scott are newly confirmed speakers for The Family Leadership Summit, scheduled for August 9 at Stephens Auditorium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, IA.   
 
Other confirmed speakers include David and Jason Benham, Governor Terry Branstad, Pastor Rafael Cruz, Governor Bobby Jindal, Governor Rick Perry, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author Joel Rosenberg, and former Senator Rick Santorum.  Additional press releases will be sent as speakers are confirmed. 
 
The FAMiLY LEADER announces the addition of Citizens United as an official national partner of The 3rd Annual Family Leadership Summit.  Earlier this week, the Family Research Council Action joined with The FAMiLY LEADER as national partner.  
 
 “It is a great honor to again partner with THE FAMiLY LEADER to bring this important summit to the grassroots of Iowa,” said David N. Bossie, president of Citizens United.  “The Family Leadership Summit is a must-attend annual event for both national and Iowa leaders to rally the conservative movement around our shared principles of pro-family values.  I am looking forward to working with Bob Vander Plaats to ensure this is another great event that Iowans can be proud of.”  
 
Bob Vander Plaats, president & CEO of The FAMiLY LEADER, said, “We are thrilled that Citizens United is joining with us for the third straight year of the Summit.  We appreciate their willingness to come to Iowa to inspire and motivate conservatives in the heartland of America.”  He added, “I’m extremely excited to learn about the participation of Governor Huckabee, Senator Cruz, and Senator Scott, adding to our already well-known line up of speakers.  Conservatives won’t want to miss this day!” 
 
The purpose of The FAMiLY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT is to educate and mobilize the conservative base regarding worldview application and issues that impact the family.  The Summit will provide Iowans the opportunity to hear top conservative national leaders, gathered in one place, cast their leadership vision. 
  
Last year’s Summit processed 2,000 tickets, credentialed 80+ state/national media, and received a great deal of national media coverage including live remote broadcasts by both NBC and ABC. At TFL’s 1st Annual Family Leadership Summit in 2012, they sold out its 1,000 seat capacity auditorium and were blessed to conclude the event with Governor Huckabee doing his FOX News weekend show, Huckabee, live from the Summit.

Washington, DC -- Citizens United President David N. Bossie released the following statement concerning the decision of the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office determining that Citizens United’s forth coming documentary film does not fall within the scope of the campaign finance law’s exemptions for the news media and ordinary business activity.   
  

“Although we are disappointed with the decision, this is not the first time a ruling has not gone our way and we ultimately prevailed with that case at the United States Supreme Court,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “The decision states the Secretary of State’s Office is hamstrung by the Colorado courts, which have instructed that office to disregard the commands of the First Amendment in construing Colorado’s campaign finance law. With this decision it is my core belief that the State of Colorado is infringing on Citizens United’s First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution.  All options are on the table as we evaluate.”

Washington, DC -- Citizens United President David N. Bossie released the following statement in regards to a lawsuit filed today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.  You can read a summary of the case here.  

“New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s constitutional overreach needs to be addressed in a court of law,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “The First Amendment is under attack by the New York Attorney General and, as we did with the Federal Election Commission, Citizens United will fight for our rights set forth by the U.S. Constitution.  With Don McGahn, who was the former FEC Chairman, as our lead attorney – I have full faith that we will prevail and right this injustice foisted upon Americans by the New York Attorney General.”    

The lawsuit challenges Schneiderman’s demand that Citizens United and Citizens United Foundation file unredacted copies of their confidential lists of donors with the New York State Charities Bureau, as requirement for lawful solicitation of contributions for charitable purposes in New York.  More specifically, the suit challenges Schneiderman’s interpretation of a state regulation, which he contends requires non-profit organizations soliciting contributions in New York to file a complete copy of their IRS Form 990 Schedule B, which lists the names, addresses and contribution amounts of top donors. 

Washington, DC -- Citizens United President David N. Bossie released the following statement on the news today that the United States Senate will be bringing up a Constitutional Amendment  that would stifle free political speech and go against the First Amendment principles set forth in Citizens United vs. FEC: 

“As with the failure of the DISCLOSE Act in 2010, this shameful attempt to alter the United States Constitution to protect incumbency will go down in flames,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “With recent polls coming out showing that Democrats in Congress face another huge midterm loss, it is not surprising that they would go back to their bag of tricks and try to defeat Citizens United and free speech.  This latest attempt is laughable, Senate Democrats should focus on creating jobs not infringing on every Americans First Amendment rights.” 
      

Washington, DC -- Citizens United filed comprehensive comments opposing the oppressive regulations proposed by President Obama’s Internal Revenue Service.  You can view the full filing here.  You can also view an outline of the filing here.  

“The ongoing IRS scandal first reported last year does not give President Obama’s IRS the authority to change the rules to justify the initial crime,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “These comments call on the IRS to lift ALL restrictions concerning 501(c)(4) spending so that political speech is not hindered by an overbearing governmental agency that employs Nixonian tactics against the American people. 

“Ever since Citizens United’s landmark victory for free speech at the U.S. Supreme Court, President Obama’s stated goal has always been to use every lever of government to thwart political speech.  From the failed attempts to pass the DISCLOSE Act, to now using the IRS like a Chicago political hit squad, President Obama and other liberals want to chill the First Amendment so that any dissenting views to the Obama agenda are snuffed out.  As we have done in the past in Citizens United v. FEC, Citizens United is prepared to litigate any rules changes that infringes on the rights of Americans to speak freely about the political process.” 

Manchester, NH – Citizens United and Americans for Prosperity Foundation announce that Senator Ted Cruz will speak at the inaugural “Freedom Summit” in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Saturday, April 12.  The Summit has already sold out with a waitlist still accepting grassroots activists.  The Freedom Summit will also feature remarks from Senator Rand Paul; Senator Mike Lee; Governor Mike Huckabee; Speaker Newt Gingrich; Representative Marsha Blackburn; Mr. Donald Trump; AEI President Arthur Brooks. The Summit will take place at the Executive Court. Additional speakers to be announced in the near future.  For more information, please visit: www.NHFreedomSummit.com 

Manchester, NH – Citizens United and Americans for Prosperity Foundation announce today that the inaugural “Freedom Summit” in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Saturday, April 12 is sold out but a waitlist is available and more tickets will be released at a later date.  The Summit will feature remarks from Senator Rand Paul; Senator Mike Lee; Governor Mike Huckabee; Speaker Newt Gingrich; Representative Marsha Blackburn; Mr. Donald Trump; AEI President Arthur Brooks; and will take place at the Executive Court. Additional speakers to be announced in the near future.



WHO: 	Senator Rand Paul; Senator Mike Lee; Governor Mike Huckabee; Speaker Newt Gingrich; Representative Marsha Blackburn; Mr. Donald Trump; AEI President Arthur Brooks


WHAT:	Citizens United and Americans For Prosperity Foundation Inaugural Freedom Summit


WHEN:	Saturday, April 12th, 2014 


WHERE: 	The Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 South Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH 03103 

Manchester, NH – Citizens United and Americans for Prosperity Foundation will host the inaugural “Freedom Summit” in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Saturday, April 12.  The Summit will feature remarks from Senator Rand Paul; Senator Mike Lee; Governor Mike Huckabee; Speaker Newt Gingrich; Representative Marsha Blackburn; Mr. Donald Trump; AEI President Arthur Brooks; and will take place at the Executive Court. Additional speakers to be announced in the near future. 

“We are pleased to join with Americans for Prosperity Foundation to host the inaugural Freedom Summit in New Hampshire,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “I can think of no better place than the ‘Live Free or Die’ state to begin this dialogue on how to return our country back to a shining city upon a hill and return to the ideals of Ronald Reagan’s hope, growth and opportunity that have made our country a beacon of freedom around the globe.  Working with AFP Foundation to bring this important summit to New Hampshire I hope will start an even larger conversation around the country. ” 

“Set just three days before most Americans have to file their income taxes to pay for the burgeoning federal government, our Freedom Summit will provide an excellent opportunity for the hard-working people of New Hampshire to compare and contrast the direction in which our country is headed and how their tax dollars are being spent,” said Tim Phillips, President of Americans for Prosperity Foundation.  We look forward to bringing grassroots activists from across the state to Manchester to hear from some of the leaders in the free-market movement and to exchange ideas on how to best get our country back on the path to economic prosperity.” 

For more information, please visit: www.NHFreedomSummit.com 

Washington, DC -- Citizens United announced an awareness campaign promoting H.J. Res. 55, a Constitutional Amendment that will prohibit Members of Congress from exempting themselves from the laws they pass.  H.J. Res. 55 is sponsored by Congressmen Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Matt Salmon (R-AZ).  To promote this important Constitutional Amendment, Citizens United has produced a video highlighting why this proposed amendment is so important in the effort to rebuild people’s trust in government. You can view this grassroots call-to-action here. 

“We introduced H.J. Res. 55 the morning that news broke that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi had reached a deal with the Obama Administration to provide special Obamacare subsidies for Members of Congress and their staff,” said Congressman DeSantis.  “This amendment is vital to ensure that every American plays by the same rules no matter if you are a member of the Washington elite or a small business owner in Daytona Beach.” 
     
“I think over the years Americans have probably gotten more incensed about Congress exempting themselves from certain laws that we end up passing on to the citizens as if Members of Congress are part of an aristocracy,” said Congressman Salmon.  “Every individual out there that cares about this Constitutional Republic should get on the phone and call their Member of Congress and urge them to support H.J. Res 55.” 

“This Constitutional Amendment has now become necessary and Congressmen DeSantis and Salmon are setting the example for the rest of Congress. They must follow the laws that they pass,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “Members of the Washington elite should not live by a separate set of laws and this important video is a call to action urging the grassroots to support H.J. Res. 55 – call your Member of Congress today.” 
    

  

Washington, DC – David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United Productions, today issued the following statement on the news that Lionsgate is in initial talks about developing Rodham a film that will focus on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the best light possible as she gears up for a potential 2016 presidential bid. 

“I hope Lionsgate and Director James Ponsoldt from The Spectacular Now fame are able to work out a deal to exercise their First Amendment right and bring Rodham to the big screen,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United Productions. “As producer of Hillary The Movie,  my advice would be to not only focus on Hillary Clinton as a young DC lawyer in the 1970s, but also look into her career as a Little Rock lawyer at the Rose Law Firm in the 1980s, which you may recall enjoyed a great deal of media attention in the 1990s.” 

Citizens United Productions, the country’s leading conservative filmmaker, is the production company  behind “Hillary the Movie,” the film that brought about the landmark First Amendment Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In total, Citizens United has produced 23 highly regarded feature-length documentary films including “The Hope and The Change,” “Occupy Unmasked,” “Our Sacred Honor,” “Generation Zero,” “Fire from the Heartland,” and “America at Risk” as well as the award winning films “The Gift of Life” with Governor Mike Huckabee,  “Perfect Valor,” with Senator Fred Thompson, and “Nine Days That Changed The World,” and “Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous With Destiny,” with Newt and Callista Gingrich.