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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 […]
The broken system in Washington isn’t working for any of us. While you’re working hard to earn enough money to get by, our elected officials aren’t doing their jobs. They fail to pass budgets on time, add billions to our national debt, and let unelected bureaucrats write the rules that shape our daily lives. They […]
If you think your electricity bill is skyrocketing, you’re not wrong. Since 2020, electricity prices have been soaring. Why? Burdensome regulations and tax subsidies make it harder for our country to produce the abundant, reliable, and affordable electricity it needs to thrive. In many states, these regulations directly kill thousands of good-paying American jobs. If […]
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 […]
