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ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity applauded today’s Senate confirmation of Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We commend the Senate for confirming Neomi Rao – a distinguished individual who has a deep understanding of the proper role of the courts […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity applauded the Senate confirmation of Paul Matey to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We applaud the Senate for confirming Paul Matey – an impartial, well-qualified individual who will defend the Constitution and won’t legislate from the bench. We commend the senators […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce urged House lawmakers today to oppose special-interest giveaways in the form of tax extenders ahead of a hearing Tuesday in the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures. Earlier this year, Senator Chuck Grassley introduced legislation in the Senate, the Tax […]

Arlington, VA – Following the release of the White House budget proposal Monday, Americans for Prosperity applauded the Trump administration for offering a serious proposal to rein in spending but urged greater action to truly solve our country’s fiscal crisis. Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We’re encouraged to see the […]

The newest Medicare for All plan is a complete overhaul of health care insurance in America. CLICK HERE and tell Congress we can’t afford a health care system that abolishes our insurance.   If you like your current health insurance plan, tough luck. You can’t keep it — that is, if Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s newest rendition of Medicare for All becomes […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Americans for Prosperity expressed disappointment today following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 1, which would limit the voices of everyday Americans engaging on issues and causes they care about while also insulating Washington politicians from critique. The grassroots organization urged lawmakers to pursue better alternatives to bolster a democracy where free speech […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity’s Russ Latino, Vice President, Economic Opportunity Portfolio, issued the following statement after today’s House Ways and Means Committee infrastructure hearing. “While the U.S. has very real infrastructure needs in some targeted areas, a gas tax increase is the wrong way to address them.  Indeed, increasing the gas tax by […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – Russ Latino, the Vice President of Americans for Prosperity’s Economic Opportunity Portfolio, issued the following statement on reports that the federal deficit grew 77 percent in the first four months of fiscal year 2019 compared to last year during the same timeframe: “Every American should be concerned about the risks of rising deficits, but […]

ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity today announced the launch of a new, digital advertisement campaign urging Senator Carper to support S. 287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act. By supporting this bipartisan effort, Senator Carper will protect Delaware businesses and consumers from taxes in the form of certain new tariffs.  AFP President Tim Phillips issued the […]