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Grover Norquist launched his weekly Wednesday Meeting series at Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) headquarters in 1993, initially to coordinate opposition to President Clinton's healthcare plan. The meetings became a critical coordination mechanism for conservative movement strategy, bringing together over 150 Republican congressional leaders, right-leaning think tanks, conservative advocacy groups, and K Street lobbyists. These weekly gatherings served as the 'Grand Central station of the conservative movement', establishing a nationwide network to advance conservative political initiatives.