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Louisiana has long been the heartbeat of American energy. From offshore rigs to natural gas pipelines, the state fuels the nation — creating jobs, supporting families, and keeping the American Dream alive. But today, that dream is at risk. Why? Because bureaucrats in distant offices pile on outdated rules that do more to choke prosperity […]
AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel recently sat down with Senior Policy Fellow Kurt Couchman to discuss how his new book, “Fiscal Democracy in America,” shows how Congress can budget more responsibly to strengthen America’s economic future. Q: What inspired you to write “Fiscal Democracy in America”? Given the diverse needs of our states and […]
For years, politicians have spent money we don’t have, borrowed from our children’s future, and told us not to worry. But that spending frenzy isn’t cost-free. Eventually, Congress’ refusal to spend responsibly harms everyday Americans in the form of higher taxes, a sluggish economy, or rampant inflation. Every month, you make tough choices to stay […]
It’s week four of Washington’s shutdown, and it’s not the politicians feeling the pain. It’s the American people. The Democrats’ refusal to do what’s right and pass a continuing resolution is keeping the government closed. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed a clean CR (which will keep government funding at current levels), but Senate Democrats […]
Health care in America has major problems. You see it every day with skyrocketing insurance costs, no transparency, endless paperwork, and doctor burnout, while you’re stuck in the middle. Every bill, form, and “covered” charge that isn’t actually covered reminds us that the system no longer works for people — it serves bureaucrats and insurance […]
High energy costs are choking America’s potential. They’re not just raising our utility bills — they are raising the price of everything: groceries, gas, housing, and the American Dream itself. If energy drives prosperity, federal energy policies restrict it. Americans for Prosperity is working to change federal energy policy to unleash American energy independence through […]
Over the past decade, health care costs have only gone up, and they’re projected to continue rising for the foreseeable future. Americans deserve better. They are demanding affordable health care solutions that will lower our premiums and improve our health care. Fortunately, Americans for Prosperity has a solution — the Personal Option — that will […]
Even though the pandemic is long over, Democrats — and some Republicans — in Congress want to keep spending like it’s an emergency. Their latest demand? Making the bloated Obamacare subsidy expansion permanent. Congress has been operating as if these costly subsidies are popular. The secret’s out, though; most Americans want them to expire as […]
Energy costs aren’t just numbers on a bill. They determine whether families can put food on the table, whether seniors can afford prescriptions, and when businesses can stay competitive or grow. And right now, Washington’s endless permitting process is driving your energy costs higher than ever. What’s the root cause of energy cost increases? Affordable […]
