Independence Hall Tea Party Association T-Mail/Press Room

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

Contact: Don Adams, 215.620.3055

Association to Hold A Tri-State Repeal ObamaCare Press Conference with Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressional Candidate Anna Little (R-NJ), and US Senate Candidate Kevin Wade (R-DE)

Philadelphia (March 23, 2012) -- To mark the 2nd Anniversary of the passage of ObamaCare (March 23, 2010), the Independence Hall Tea Party Association is holding a Tri-State Repeal ObamaCare Press Conference, today, to remind the President, Congress, state legislators, the media, and the public-at-large that nearly two out of every three Americans now oppose the enactment of this law.

Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick will be joined by a spokesman for Senator Pat Toomey; several Congressional Candidates; small business folks; local activists; and a former White House speech writer and Health Care Executive, to discuss the overwhelming negative consequences of ObamaCare.

"The number of ObamaCare opponents has swelled over the past two years," said Association President, Teri Adams.

"Perhaps it's due to the fact that the Congressional Budget Office now puts the cost of ObamaCare at more than two trillion dollars--more than double its original estimate of less than a trillion dollars.

"The Association has steadfastly opposed ObamaCare over the past three years, sending buses to DC and Harrisburg to voice objection to it and rallying in support of legislation such as PA State Representative Matt Baker's HB 42 allowing Pennsylvania to opt out of ObamaCare and all Federal bills calling for the repeal of ObamaCare."

What: Repeal ObamaCare Presser

When: Friday, March 23, 10:30AM

Where: Independence Mall, 5th and Chestnut Streets

Why:    To mark the 2nd Anniversary of the passage of ObamaCare and
               to remind elected officials, the media, and the public that 67%
               of Americans would like to repeal the law.

Who:    Teri Adams, President of the Association
               Mary Ellen Jones, business owner and spokeswoman for
               the Delaware County Patriots
               James Fitzpatrick, office of Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA)
               former Monmouth County Freeholder and Mayor of Highlands, NJ,
               the Honorable Anna Little
               US Senate candidate Kevin Wade (R-DE)
               Congressional candidates Robert Mansfield (R-PA) and John
             Featherman (R-PA)
               former White House speech writer, Heritage Foundation policy
               analyst, and health care executive Michael Johns
               Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8).

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August 30, 2011

Dear Members and Friends,

As we prepared for 9/11 remembrances and our We the People 2011 Commemoration on Constitution Day, September 17, the last thing we

imagined we'd be doing was burying our dear friend, Joe Vento.

On the mend from his successful cancer treatment last year, Joey appeared to be in amazing good health. For that reason, his death came as a tremendous shock to us all.

We are still recovering from the loss.

At least 15 Association members attended Saturday's viewing and Mass.

Here is our report on Joey's funeral (photos courtesy of the Courier Post):

On Paying Final Respects to Joey Vento

It was a most appropriate setting--the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

Outside the impressive brownstone structure, the grayish clouds began unleashing hurricane rains as if sharing in the grief of those gathered on the opposite side of the walls.

Inside, as the viewing ended and the casket was closed, Joey Vento's devoted friend and vocal champion, Dom Giordano, delivered a eulogy befitting the humble South Philly hero and his remarkable life.

The grandeur of the basilica--with its elegant chandeliers, glorious Christian imagery, and heavenly sounding organ--served as a reassuring reminder that Joey had not died, but had passed from this world to the next.

Father Gary Pacitti, Joey's spiritual mentor and homilist, provided us with a glimpse of a soul that was Joey Vento.

Father Pacitti described a man who, confounded by the suffering of others, wanted to better understand why 'the Big Guy' allowed such things as 'suffering' to happen at all--a question, certainly, for the ages.

The wonder of Joey, however, wasn't that he pondered the suffering of others--it was that, like an angel, he sprung into action to provide relief.

Whether it was to answer the cry of a nearby neighbor, to fill the financial

need of a local parish, or to alleviate the anguish of a slain officer's

widow--Joey was always there.

Whatever the problem, if Joey Vento got wind of it, he was providing an answer--a one man Mr. Fixit for an entire metropolis.

Yet, while Father Pacitti never mentioned it, many sitting in the pews undoubtedly remembered that Joey's concerns spanned well beyond the community to the nation as a whole.

From his defense of the First Amendment to his promotion of private

healthcare and his campaign to secure the borders, Joey, the Patriot, unabashedly loved his country and demonstrated it routinely.

He opened his wallet, his restaurant, and his heart to the Tea Party Movement. Just last year, he sponsored weekly radio spots on WNTP

so that many of the area's Tea Party groups could introduce themselves to the public-at-large.

Initially, these groups were unaware that Joey was their benefactor as he sought to keep his sponsorship completely anonymous.

Joey assisted the Association in a very different and direct way.

At several major Tea Party events, including our first in April 2009 and our last on July 4th, 2011, he spoke, at length, with his trademark candor and charismatic charm.

Whenever we asked, he bought program booklet ads to support our work. He would even call us up, from time to time, to offer words of encouragement and sound advice.

On April 15 of this year, Joey hosted a Tax Day Tea Party at Geno's Steaks, and along with WPHT, honored the Tea Party on its second anniversary with a specially ordered birthday cake.

We honored him with our 2011 Patriot of the Year Award.

Simply put, Joey, for us, was a solid source of inspiration and a constant reminder to do the right thing.

As we sat listening to Father Pacitti's closing remarks, many of us were on the verge of tears. The loss of Joey Vento had caused a measure of

suffering that not even Joey could comfort.

In our quiet sadness, we stood watching as Joey's composed wife and son guided his casket out of the church to its final resting place.

We imagined Joey's spirit was already talking with 'the Big Guy'--asking Him a lot of difficult questions.

On behalf of the Association Board of Directors,

Don Adams, Co-Founder

PS: Due to Hurricane Irene, Tonight's Smart Girl Politics 911

Commemoration in Long Island, NY has been postponed until

Saturday, September 24.

RESCHEDULED: A 9/11 Tribute Event, 'Together, We Remember'

When: Saturday, September 24, 7-10 PM

Where: Parish Center of St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place,

Rockville Centre, NY (Long Island). Phone Number: 516.766.0205.

Free parking is available across the street from the Cathedral.

Sponsored by Smart Girl Politics New Jersey and New York

For Immediate Release

Contact: Don Adams, 215.620.3055

Cort Rosholt, 609.354.8767

Tea Party Group Rejects Claim that Toomey Sold Out 2nd Amendment;

Takes Neutral Position on Toomey/Manchin Gun Bill

Philadelphia, PA (April 11, 2013) -- The Independence Hall Tea Party Association, the oldest and largest Tea Party group in the tri-state region, is defending Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) for his leadership role in a federal bill designed to provide background checks on Americans who purchase guns.

"While we understand the legitimate concerns of many of our friends in the center/right coalition, we also think that Senator Toomey, by taking a leadership role in developing this bill, has done a superb job in defending the 2nd Amendment from those liberal Democrats who support outright bans on certain weapons and on magazines," said Association President Teri Adams.

"In February, we took a survey of our members and found, that by a two to one margin, they supported universal background checks.

"Senator Toomey's bill creates a defensive national registry to deter the sale of weapons to terrorists, criminals, and the mentally disabled. The law does not establish a pro-active national registry of gun owners--as some on the right have argued," said Ms. Adams.

"Because reasonable conservatives can differ on the Toomey/Manchin bill, our group will remain neutral on its status.

"However, we will not allow attacks by some national conservative leaders and organizations, on Pennsylvania's great Senator, Pat Toomey, to go unanswered.

"Senator Toomey, in just a few short years in the US Senate, has developed such an amazing record that we believe he is one of the best US Senators to ever represent the Keystone state.

"In his freshman year, alone, the Senator authored a federal budget that would have, if adopted, lowered tax rates and led to a balanced budget within ten years.

"The Senator has been an unceasing friend of veterans, servicemen/women, and their families. He has held firm on the sequester and advocated term limits.

"We stand firmly behind Senator Toomey and his leadership--even, when, on that rare occasion, we disagree with him," said Ms. Adams.

(In January, the Association opposed Senator Toomey's "Fiscal Cliff' vote.)

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