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Tax extenders are “temporary” subsidies — most often in the form of tax breaks — provided to a specific company or industry by Congress. Nevertheless, they’re usually not temporary at all. Though tax extenders are meant to last only a short while, they are instead extended year after year by Congress. Make no mistake: Tax extenders are […]
Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips | The Hill Tariffs, like taxes, are paid by the American people. The difference is that Congress votes on taxes. Although the Constitution grants the legislative branch the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations”, over much of the past century Congress has delegated more and more authority over […]
Arlington, VA – Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued their ruling on the Mozilla Corporation v. FCC case, determining that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Chairman Ajit Pai was within its authority to end the previous administration’s burdensome Title II internet regulations. Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager David Barnes issued the following statement: “We’re pleased to see […]
Days ago, Congress had the chance to let the Export-Import Bank’s authorization expire and put an end the corrupt government agency. Unfortunately, lawmakers instead extended the Bank’s authorization through the end of November. But Congress should keep one thing in mind, as November nears: America doesn’t need the Export-Import Bank. There are many problems with […]
The Export-Import Bank’s charter is expiring on Sept. 30. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seem intent on renewing it when the vote comes up in Congress. They shouldn’t, though. The Ex-Im Bank is one of America’s largest corporate welfare programs. It’s a huge source of corruption and cronyism, which operates by taking your money […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Senate Judiciary Committee Members Senators Grassley (R-IA), Durbin(s), (D-IL), Tillis (R-NC), Leahy (D-VT), Lee (R-UT), and Booker (D-NJ) for introducing the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct of 2019 Act. This legislation seeks to eliminate an unjust practice that infringes upon individual liberty and allows federal judges to […]
Top officials for the U.S. and Japan announced a trade pact Wednesday between the two nations. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauded the development and called on the administration to pursue trade liberalization more aggressively through multi-country deals such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). AFP Trade Policy Fellow Dan Pearson issued […]
Grassroots groups team up for first-of-its-kind partnership on foreign policy. Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) announced Wednesday a six-figure television ad campaign dedicated to ending endless wars. The co-branded television ad effort marks the first time the grassroots groups have partnered to advance shared goals in the […]
Anyone who owns a credit card or has taken out a loan knows how interest works. You are, to put it simply, paying extra money for the privilege of having been able to borrow money. At low levels, interest isn’t much of a burden. The cost is often well-worth the ability to access capital when you need it. Nevertheless, as […]
