The Conservative Caucus

The Conservative Caucus
AbbreviationTCC
Formation1974; 50 years ago (1974)
FounderHoward Phillips
TypePublic policy organization and lobbying group
PurposeEmphasizing grassroots citizen activism
HeadquartersVienna, Virginia
Location
  • United States
Chairman
Peter J. Thomas
Budget
$3.8 million
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Conservative Caucus, or TCC, is an American public policy organization and lobbying group emphasizing grassroots citizen activism and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1974 by Howard Phillips, who led it until 2012 when he retired due to his health. He was replaced by current chairman, Peter J. Thomas.[1] Most of the organization's $3.8 million budget comes from the efforts of New Right fundraising gurus Richard Viguerie and Bruce Eberle.[2][3] The organization produced a weekly conservative television program, Conservative Roundtable, which was hosted by Mr. Phillips until his retirement.[4] Howard Phillips was also President of The Conservative Caucus Research, Analysis and Education Foundation (TCCF), a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization.

  1. ^ "Our Team". ConservativeCaucus. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  2. ^ "GuideStar - Login". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2006-03-25.
  3. ^ "We're Coming for You, John Boehner - Richard A. Viguerie - POLITICO Magazine". Politico. 2018-10-03. Archived from the original on 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
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