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The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin next week. Judge Kavanaugh is an eminently qualified jurist who will defend the Constitution, but don’t just take our word for it. Learn more about Kavanaugh’s background below. Did you know…? Judge Kavanaugh graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School. After law school, Judge Kavanaugh served as a clerk to the man he […]
Rep. Rod Blum is blazing the trail for much-needed criminal justice reform for our country. Leading the charge on the Clean Slate Act, Rep. Blum has worked tirelessly to ensure that non-violent individuals, who have already served their time and paid their debt to society, are afforded a second chance for a brighter future. The Clean […]
DES MOINES, Ia. – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) praised Representative Rod Blum today for leading on a vital criminal justice reform measure. After announcing Blum as a policy champion, and a Congressman the grassroots organization is supporting this election cycle, AFP-IA lauded Blum’s efforts to advance legislation to help provide a second chance to reformed, non-violent individuals […]
Obamacare’s rising premiums and one-size-fits-all approach has left millions of Americans struggling to find quality health insurance at a price they can actually afford. Until recently, the prospects for an alternative were grim. This month the Trump administration helped to turn the tide by expanding short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance plans that allow individuals and families to choose coverage that best suits their needs at a […]
It’s National Employee Freedom Week! Employee Freedom Week is a nationally-recognized effort to educate public sector union employees about their freedom to make their own choices regarding union membership. From August 19 – 25, Americans for Prosperity is joining other state, local and national groups in recognizing and celebrating state and national victories for worker freedom. […]
DES MOINES, IA. – Americans for Prosperity – Iowa (AFP-IA) kicked off a massive grassroots campaign today educating Iowa voters about Congressman Rod Blum’s principled stand in Congress. The district wide mail, digital, and door knocking effort will educate voters about the positive effects Representative Blum’s votes to lower taxes and limit burdensome regulation are having […]
The Market Choice Act is a piece of legislation currently under consideration by Congress. It contains a provision that would implement a carbon tax as a so-called “solution” to cutting pollution, boosting green energy, raising revenue and reducing negative externalities. But how effective would a carbon tax really be? Let’s address some myths about the carbon tax […]
The weather outside is heating up, and so is federal spending! This past spring Congress passed a bloated $1.3 trillion spending bill that – for the first time ever – will push federal spending over $4 trillion, costing taxpayers $33,000 per household. The national debt topped a sizzling $21 trillion this year, and, in the next ten years, Washington spending […]
DES MOINES, IA – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) commended Senator Chuck Grassley following this afternoon’s announcement that the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary will hold confirmation hearings for Judge Kavanaugh September 4th through 7th. “We applaud Senator Grassley for his steadfast efforts to ensure that a qualified jurist is confirmed to serve on the […]
