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Democrats and insurance lobbyists are fighting hard to extend former President Joe Biden’s Affordable Care Act tax credits, but there’s no reason to let them continue now that the crisis is over. These overly generous expansions were initially sold as a temporary measure to help Americans weather the Covid crisis. But the crisis has long […]
The term “government shutdown” may sound like something that only affects Washington, but the truth is that it impacts everyday people across the country. Families, workers, veterans, and small businesses all see the effects. The kicker is that these shutdowns never solve our long-term budget problems. What is a government shutdown? Shutdowns happen because Congress […]
Families across the United States are dealing with the high cost of living. Higher costs typically lead to more reliance on credit. In fact, consumer debt is at a record high in the United States. While families struggle to get by, Washington is spending more than ever, operating off an unmanageable deficit and skyrocketing national […]
We’re days away from a possible government shutdown. Again. Every year, we’re forced to suffer through the same old, tired routine: Congress fails to approve funding by October 1, as required by law. Leaders from both parties scramble for a backroom deal to keep the government open. Sometimes the government shuts down, sometimes Congress manages […]
This is a guest blog written by Brent Gardner, chief government affairs officer at Americans for Prosperity. There are moments in our culture and our politics when the outrage is justified. This is one of them. From government failures to social fractures, people are angry — and they should be. Outrage is not a defect […]
Imagine you live in a rural county, and you have to drive over an hour for medical treatment because the government won’t let new providers open a facility closer to your home. Why? Certificate-of-need laws. The good news: More states are repealing these outdated laws, and Americans are better off because of it. What is […]
Our economy is rapidly changing. New technologies like AI are altering how we work, learn, and live. Now, we have huge opportunities to build a better, more successful future for every American. But there’s a big problem. Outdated, nonsensical, and complicated regulations are making it too hard to build the infrastructure we need to […]
This is a guest blog written by Brent Gardner, chief government affairs officer at Americans for Prosperity. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes Republicans and Democrats agree. And when it comes to America’s permitting system, both sides of the aisle know it’s broken. That consensus matters because the problem urgently needs to be fixed. Approvals […]
ARLINGTON, VA — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Congress for introducing the Employee Rights Act (ERA), a landmark piece of legislation that puts workers—not special interests—at the center of labor policy. AFP is leading a coalition of 28 organizations in sending a letter to all lawmakers urging them to fully support and cosponsor the legislation. Click here to […]
