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Human trafficking — illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation — is a horrific practice plaguing countries across the globe. Lawmakers should be looking to enact measures that help to end human trafficking. But these laws should not force innocent Americans […]
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 […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) announced another TV ad Wednesday, titled “D.C. Changed McCaskill,” criticizing her positions on health care and whether, after being in Washington for a decade-plus, she has Missourians’ best interest at heart. The $2.1 million TV and digital ad buy will run starting Aug. 30 as part of AFP’s effort […]
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. […]
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 […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) criticized Sen. McCaskill Monday in anticipation of tomorrow’s meeting with Judge Kavanaugh. Reports indicate Sen. McCaskill intends to ask Judge Kavanaugh questions about how he would rule on particular issues. AFP-MO has called for Sen. McCaskill’s defeat in part because of her record on judicial confirmations, including her political approach towards confirming […]
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 […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Miss. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) released a statement Friday criticizing Sen. McCaskill’s lack of support for Judge Kavanaugh in light of the announcement the hearing dates are set for Sept. 4-7. “Judge Kavanaugh is an outstanding nominee with a sterling record of judicial restraint—a nominee Missourians support,” said AFP-MO Jeremy Cady. “Senator […]
