Strong America Now is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing and educating citizens to support only those Presidential candidates who commit to eliminating the deficit with no new taxes.
Strong America Now has a plan to cut the deficit that everyone can support. We propose every department, agency and program in the federal government go through the waste elimination process known as Lean Six Sigma. The process has proven successful in numerous private sector businesses, the U.S. Army, Naval Aviation and countless municipalities across the country. Unlike other plans to reduce the deficit, this plan is feasible because waste has no constituency.
Our grassroots efforts are gaining momentum. We began our efforts in
Iowa, the first primary state, and are about to spread our reach to
other early primary states. In Iowa, our goal is to have 50,000 people
who commit to only support candidates who endorse the Strong
America Now
plan by the Iowa Caucuses. Right now, we have close to 20,000 Iowans
who have signed our pledge. Regardless of where you live, we want you
to join our efforts.
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Presidential hopefuls Herman Cain and Gov. Tim Pawlenty have agreed to sign Strong America Now's pledge promising to tackle the debt and deficit by applying a waste-elimination process to the federal government if elected president. Candidate Newt Gingrich signed the plan last week in New Hampshire.
"Our grassroots movement is gaining momentum as candidates realize our commonsense, grassroots plan can save our country from financial ruin," said Strong America Now founder, Mike George. "Candidates realize that Americans want the government to tackle this issue and tackle it in a manner that is proven and effective."
Strong America Now's plan calls for every department, agency, and program in the federal government to go through the waste elimination process known as Lean Six Sigma, which has a proven record of success in numerous Fortune 500 companies, the United States Army, Naval Aviation, and countless municipalities across the country.
"The first time I learned about Lean Six Sigma, I knew it was a solution worth looking into," said Gov. Pawlenty. "This plan can help put our country back on track."
Cain feels similarly.
"I believe Lean Six Sigma could be effectively used at the federal level. It has been successful in saving money in the private sector, and I am confident it can do the same for government, given the right leadership is in office to oversee the process."
Cain and Pawlenty will sign the Strong America Now pledge at the Deficit Free America Summit on June 18th in Des Moines, Iowa. Presidential candidates, the media, politicians, and concerned Americans, including the group's 15,000 members are encouraged to attend the event.
About Strong America Now: Strong America Now is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing a bipartisan effort focused on eliminating America's budget deficits, generating surpluses and reducing national debt without new taxes. The group's 15,000 members have signed pledges to only support presidential candidates who agree to use its proven solution to help eliminate the national debt. A campaign on this scale has never been attempted by an issue-oriented group.
About the Deficit Free America Summit: The event is taking place June 18th at the Polk County Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The event starts at 9 a.m. Press is invited to attend, and will have access to a multi box, video feed, Wi-Fi as well as a separate room for interviews. The event is expected to be the largest debt-focused political event of the summer. Gov. Gary Johnson, Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Herman Cain will be attending in person. Newt Gingrich and Senator Rick Santorum will speak by video. Press credentials needed. Email Katie@strongamericanow.com.
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Ames, IA—Today presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul signed grassroots organization Strong America Now’s pledge. He is the latest of five candidates who, by signing the pledge, have promised to tackle the debt and deficit by applying a waste-elimination process to the federal government.
Strong America Now’s plan calls for every department, agency, and program in the federal government to go through the waste elimination process known as Lean Six Sigma. Mike George, the founder of Strong America Now, is the pioneer of Lean Six Sigma and has seen it reduce costs by at least 25 percent in every process in which it is applied.
“By signing the pledge, Congressman Paul and the other presidential pledge signers are saying that they take our national debt very seriously,” said George. “They see that the Strong America Now plan can work, and they want to be a part of it.”
Santorum Becomes the Sixth Presidential Candidate Pledging to Reduce the Deficit Using Waste Elimination Process
Wednesday Sen. Rick Santorum became the sixth presidential candidate to sign grassroots organization Strong America Now’s pledge. Those candidates signing the pledge are committed to tackle the debt and deficit by applying a waste-elimination process to the federal government.
Strong America Now’s plan calls for every department, agency, and program in the federal government to go through the waste elimination process known as Lean Six Sigma. Mike George, the founder of Strong America Now, is the pioneer of Lean Six Sigma and has seen it reduce costs by at least 25 percent in every process in which it is applied.
“This is a solution that can work,” said George. “Now more than ever, Washington needs to stop playing politics and look at what makes sense. Our plan is proven, bipartisan and can save our country from financial ruin.”
Santorum signed the pledge at the Iowa state capitol in Des Moines at 2:45 P.M. Central. “I commend Mike George and Strong America Now for bringing needed light to the pressing issue of government debt and efficiently spending taxpayer dollars,” said Senator Santorum. “As a member of Congress I worked tirelessly to eliminate waste and abuses of taxpayer dollars, but it is time we implement the tried-and-true Lean Six Sigma method to ensure our entire government is lean and efficient. As President, I look forward to working to doing just that.”
Nearly 20,000 Iowans have also signed a pledge to only vote for
presidential candidates who have signed the Strong America Now pledge.
The organization is busing in its members to the Ames Poll, where the
group predicts to have a powerful showing.