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Arlington, Va. — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded the Senate today following the confirmation of Lawrence VanDyke to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Casey Mattox, Vice President, Legal & Judicial Strategy, Americans for Prosperity, issued the following statement: “Lawrence VanDyke is a highly qualified individual who is committed to faithfully interpreting the Constitution and […]
Arlington, VA – With the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body effectively crippled today due to an insufficient quorum, Americans for Prosperity called on the administration and all WTO member countries to agree to the reforms necessary to revitalize the tribunal. AFP Trade Policy Fellow Dan Pearson issued the following statement: “We now know it’s […]
GREENVILLE, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today announced it is hosting a discussion on Friday featuring Congressman William Timmons and AFP Vice President of Economic Opportunity Russ Latino on the current debt crisis and solutions legislators can bring to help put our country back on a sustainable fiscal path. The event is part […]
Arlington, Va.— After today the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body ceases to function due to an impasse over judicial appointments. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) recently joined more than 30 free trade and industry organizations in a letter to the president, urging his administration to support reforms to the WTO Appellate Body in order to […]
Arlington, Va. — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) praised the Senate today following the confirmation of Judge Patrick Bumatay to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Senate is scheduled to vote later this week on another nominee, Lawrence VanDyke. Casey Mattox, Vice President, Legal & Judicial Strategy, Americans for Prosperity, issued the following statement: […]
Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments from insurance companies requesting a bailout after participating in the Affordable Care Act “risk corridors” program, which Congress appropriately defunded. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) filed an amicus brief opposing the insurance companies, arguing that the Supreme Court must preserve Congress’s exclusive authority to tax and spend and not allow the […]
The North Carolina state legislature recently killed a bill that would have opened the door to digital censorship by placing new restrictions on how people can engage online. Although lawmakers ultimately made the correct decision in defeating House Bill 700, proponents are once again trying to rally support for the legislation. North Carolinians should be […]
BY JEREMY CADY, CRAIG EICHELMAN It’s no secret that the U.S. faces health care challenges in the years ahead — with an aging population, anticipated doctor shortages, and numerous other issues. Missouri isn’t exempt from these problems, but the good news is that the state legislature has the opportunity to adopt common-sense reforms that are working in […]
MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) will unveil its 2019 legislative scorecard and present Rep. Jason Osborne with the grassroots group’s Tom Thomson Defender of Liberty award at the group’s annual Christmas Party on Thursday. What: AFP-NH Annual Christmas Party Who: Americans for Prosperity Rep. Jason Osborne and other NH state legislators When: December […]
