MEDIA ADVISORY: AFP and Freedom Partners Commend Leader McConnell for Taking Up the First Step Act, Will Host Conference Call at 1:30 p.m. EST
Dec 11, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Today at 1:30 p.m. EST, Freedom Partners Chairman Mark Holden will host a conference call open to all media to discuss our Network’s robust history of advocacy on the First Step Act, and what’s likely to happen next. Press Dial-In Information:  Phone: (703) 570-4354 (No PIN required) Online: Click here and enter PIN: 452278 […]

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AFP Key Votes Against Resolution to Undermine Donor Privacy  
Dec 11, 2018

Group says vote NO on passage of S.J. Res. 64, which would undermine IRS’ Schedule B fix. ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a Key Vote Alert on Monday, urging members of Congress to vote NO on passage of S.J. Res. 64, which would effectively nullify recent improvements to Internal Revenue Service Rules that […]

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AFP President Tim Phillips Discusses the FIRST STEP Act with Sen. Mike Lee
Dec 11, 2018
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Learn About These Judicial Nominees to Our Federal Courts 
Dec 10, 2018

President Donald Trump has nominated four eminently qualified candidates to fill judicial vacancies on three circuit courts. Neomi Rao, Allison Rushing, Patrick Bumatay and Ken Lee — who were selected by the administration to occupy positions on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the Fourth Circuit, respectively, and the Ninth Circuit for the latter two nominees — will interpret the law […]

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What Thought Leaders Are Saying About the FIRST STEP Act 
Dec 7, 2018

Senators have the chance to give deserving formerly incarcerated individuals a second chance at life. If they pass the FIRST STEP Act this year, it will help reform our broken criminal justice policies and increase safety in our communities across the country. Many lawmakers and other thought leaders have voiced strong support for this legislation. Here’s what they’re saying: President […]

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AFP, Coalition to Congress: Put an End to Tax Extenders
Dec 7, 2018

Arlington, Va. –  Americans for Prosperity joined a coalition of organizations spanning the political spectrum that wants Congress to put an end to corporate welfare in the form of temporary tax extenders. The group, including the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and the Institution on Taxation and Economic Policy, sent a letter to Congressional […]

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AFP Endorses Slate of Highly Qualified Judicial Nominees
Dec 6, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced the organization’s endorsements of four highly qualified candidates nominated by President Trump to fill judicial vacancies on U.S. Appeals and Circuit Courts across the country. AFP is proud to endorse Neomi Rao, Allison Rushing, Patrick Bumatay and Ken Lee for confirmations  to the U.S. Court of Appeals […]

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Americans for Prosperity Reaction to HHS Choice and Competition Report
Dec 5, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. –  Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager David Barnes had this to say in response to the HHS Choice and Competition Report released on Tuesday: “The Trump administration deserves tremendous credit for this bold, solutions-oriented plan to promote choice and competition in health care. AFP looks forward to continuing to work with the administration, Congress, and state legislatures to […]

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Government Wants a Safe Way to Access Our Encrypted Data — Is That Possible? 
Dec 4, 2018

Birthdays, addresses, credit cards, social security — so much of our personal information is on the internet and stored on electronic devices. Although it seems a little daunting, having personal information in digital form isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It makes everyday life more efficient and convenient – not to mention advancements in data encryption and security protocols have increased […]

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