Wake UP America. A.L.E.C. is very dangerous.

Corporations Leaving A.L.E.C./Koch Brothers

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jueseppi B. 

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is a politically conservative  501(c)(3) nonprofit policy organization, consisting of both state legislators and members of the private sector, mostly representing corporations. ALEC’s mission statement describes the organization’s purpose as the advancement of free-market principles, limited government, federalism, and individual liberty. Among other activities, the group provides a venue for private individuals and corporations to assist politicians in developing what it considers model laws serving the economic and political aims of its members. ALEC also serves as a networking tool among state legislators, allowing them to research the handling and “best practices” of policy in other states.

ALEC currently has more than 2,000 legislative members representing all 50 states, as well as more than 85 members of congress and 14 sitting or former governors who are considered “alumni”. ALEC also claims approximately 300 corporate, foundation, and other private-sector members. A list of ALEC leaders in the states includes 73 Republican lawmakers and 7 Democrats.

The chairmanship of ALEC is a rotating position, with a new legislator appointed to the position each year. The current chair of ALEC is Dave Frizzell, a member of the Indiana House of Representative. Day-to-day operations are run from ALEC’s Washington, D.C. office by an executive director and a staff of approximately 30.

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