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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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AFP Applauds G-20  Announcement to Delay 2019 Tariff Increase
Dec 3, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement on the outcome of trade talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit this weekend. “The decision to pause the implementation of increased tariffs while negotiations continue is welcome news, and we are encouraged that President Trump and President […]

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AFP Urges De-escalation of Trade War Ahead of G-20 Trade Talks
Nov 30, 2018

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) President Tim Phillips issued the following statement today ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 (G-20) summit: “The strength of the U.S. economy is a direct result of the tax and regulatory reform spearheaded by this administration and President Trump deserves tremendous […]

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AFP: Trump Admin Right to Eliminate Corporate Welfare 
Nov 27, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Today Americans for Prosperity applauded the Trump administration for advocating against a costly tax carve out for electric vehicle manufacturers. Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “We applaud the Trump administration for considering the elimination of the electric vehicle carve out – not because it […]

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AFP Thanks Senators for Standing Up for Safer Streets and Second Chances
Nov 27, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Doug Jones (D-AL) , and Pat Roberts (R-KS) for co-sponsoring the FIRST STEP Act – legislation that will reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, […]

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AFP to Sen. Barrasso: Support the FIRST STEP Act
Nov 27, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a statement today calling on Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) to support the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act, legislation that will reduce crime and recidivism, make federal sentencing laws more just, and help people who want a second chance. AFP President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “We are encouraged by […]

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Are Your Lawmakers Gobbling Up Taxpayer Dollars?
Nov 20, 2018

You know what we would be thankful for this holiday season? Responsible budgeting and spending. CLICK HERE TO THANK LAWMAKERS WHO KNOW MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES That shouldn’t be too much to ask. Unfortunately, many lawmakers continue pushing us down the path of reckless spending. In fact, in fiscal 2018, the federal government spent $4.1 […]

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