Anthony Holm
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 1140
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-8102
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Austin, Texas (October 4, 2006) -- The Patriot Group, a new Texas-based public affairs firm, is opening for business today in Austin, Dallas, and Houston to assist corporations, issue advocacy groups, political candidates, non-profits, governments, and individuals with their toughest challenges in the fields of business, politics, litigation and government.

The Patriot Group works with clients in whose causes it believes and helps them achieve their principled objectives. "The Patriot Group values the principles of free enterprise, liberty, and limited government. We interview our clients just as they interview us, so we can all work together toward a common goal with our hearts and our minds," said Patriot Principal Jill Warren. "Winning on the merits" is both our core client strategy and our company mission.

The Patriot Group is a company of public affairs principals with the finest minds and deepest reservoirs of experience in business, government and politics. It thrives in environments of challenge, crises and high-stakes decision-making. The principals are Denis Calabrese, Kevin Brannon, Ryan Gravatt, Anthony Holm, Jill Warren, and Matt Welch. Marc Levin will serve as general counsel, and Haley Cornyn will serve as executive assistant and operations manager.

The Patriot Group guides clients in Strategic Planning and Communications, Public Relations and Government Affairs Consulting, Coalition Building and Support, Political Campaign Consulting, Legislative Advocacy, Litigation Support, Press Relations and Media Training, Market Research, and Internet Strategies.

Visit www.patriot-group.com for more information.