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WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the U.S. Senate vote last night that fell short of passing the “Eliminate Shutdowns Act” sponsored by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “Washington had a clear opportunity to end the cycle of manufactured government shutdowns and too many senators […]
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 […]
“Temporary COVID subsidies reward insurance companies, encourage fraud, and waste billions of dollars while failing to care for families and people who need it.” ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the launch of a six-figure ad campaign urging Congress to let the temporary Obamacare subsidies that were enacted to help Americans get through COVID […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) supports House Republicans for passing a continuing resolution (CR) that would prevent a government shutdown at the end of this month. The legislation maintains current funding levels and includes targeted security enhancements for lawmakers, executive and judiciary, extending government funding through November 21. “The House has done its […]
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 The good news: More states are repealing these outdated laws, and Americans are better off because of it.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 […]
Arlington, VA – AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel issued the following statement on the shooting of Charlie Kirk: “We are horrified by the news of the shooting at Utah Valley University that left Charlie Kirk seriously injured. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his family, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. […]
