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AFP-NH Commends Legislature Passing Bail Reform
May 23, 2018

Bail ensures people receive equal protection of the law regardless of monetary circumstances grassroots group says CONCORD, N.H. – Following passage of Senate Bill 556, a landmark criminal justice reform bill, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH), a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, on Wednesday urged Governor Sununu to sign the bi-partisan bill into law. […]

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ICYMI: Unions only have themselves to blame for losing members
May 23, 2018

Americans for Prosperity Policy Director Akash Chougule | New York Post Labor leaders are panicking ahead of a Supreme Court decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, which could drastically alter the relationship between government unions and employees forced to fund their activity. Adding to their woes is a new […]

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AFP Commends Congress for Passing the FIRST STEP Act 
May 22, 2018

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s leading grassroots advocacy organization, today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing prison reform legislation known as the FIRST STEP Act. The bipartisan measure will increase public safety, reduce crime, save taxpayer money and help incarcerated individuals who want a second chance to become successful, law […]

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AFP Commends House Passage of Dodd-Frank Reform 
May 22, 2018

Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity praised House lawmakers for passing the Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155), a bill that will ease constraints on regional and community banks put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (H.R. 4173). The bipartisan bill crafted by Senate Banking […]

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Taker #1: Rep Abraham
May 22, 2018
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Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners and The LIBRE Initiative Praise Congress for Passing Right to Try
May 22, 2018

Groups urge swift action by President Trump Arlington, VA – Following the House of Representatives’ vote to pass right-to-try legislation this afternoon, Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce and The LIBRE Initiative praised Congress for their bipartisan efforts to grant hope to the tens of thousands of terminally-ill patients and their families who so […]

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AFP: No Senator Rubio, Tariffs Don’t Work and They Never Do!
May 22, 2018

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today criticized comments by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) lamenting the suspension of U.S. tariffs against China. On Twitter, Sen. Rubio bemoaned that China “avoided tariffs” from the U.S. and suggested the Trump administration should instead impose tariffs – despite overwhelming evidence that tariffs increase costs on American consumers […]

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How Rescission Can Curb Spending: A Recap
May 22, 2018

Congress isn’t exactly known for its frugality or responsible spending. The recent $1.3 trillion omnibus package is an obvious example. As a result of the measure’s passage, total federal spending this year will reach $4.1 trillion, with the greatest spending coming from entitlement programs. If Congress does not take immediate action, the deficit will hit […]

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AFP-Louisiana Criticizes Governor’s Broken Promise Sales Tax
May 22, 2018

BATON ROUGE, La. – In anticipation of Gov. Edward’s address on the legislature’s upcoming special session, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) has released statements criticizing the governor for his misleading rhetoric surrounding the proposed measures that will be considered by lawmakers in the upcoming weeks. Two years ago, lawmakers, with the support of the governor, implemented temporary tax hikes to […]

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