As we celebrate our Nation's 233rd Independence day this July 4th weekend, let's all commit ourselves to being the Freedom Fighters of which our Founding Fathers would be proud.

We face threats to our economic freedoms on multiple fronts but none are more dangerous than the job killing, energy tax increasing Cap-and-Trade and the attempted government takeover of our health care.

Over the next three months both of these crucial issues will be decided. Simply put, we have to win.

Patients First launches new ad in 12 states plus online petition to stop the government takeover of health care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Government bureaucrats already run some of the nation’s banks, insurance and car companies, says a new ad targeting several senators nationally. “But do you trust Washington – with your life?” asks the ad, referring to the proposed government intrusion into health care that President Obama and liberal leaders in Congress support. See the ad here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tH-ireIQHA
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The 3rd leg of AFP's national "Hot Air Tour" ended with a bang in Omaha, Nebraska last evening. We had well over 220 activists join us at Levi Carter Park on a hot, humid night.

Last night in Fargo, at least 220 grassroots activists cheered on North Dakota’s Public Service Commissioner, Kevin Cramer, as he explained just how badly Cap-and-Trade would hurt their state by killing energy sector jobs, increasing gasoline prices to $5 or $6 a gallons and raising utility bills for families by almost double. This scenario is not unique to North Dakota. It is a real possibility for all of us if we do not defeat this massive energy tax.