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The Department of Government Efficiency is making fiscal responsibility cool. With some polls showing that 72% of Americans support its mission, there is an excellent opportunity to advance the principles of limited government and careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars. But this energy shouldn’t be limited only to the federal government. There’s plenty of waste, fraud, […]

ARLINGTON, VA— After an unnecessary prolonged debate, the Senate passed a funding bill, averting a disruptive government shutdown. Brent Gardner, AFP’s Chief Government Affairs Officer, said: “Americans for Prosperity (AFP) recognizes the Senate for getting the job done and rightfully ignoring the reckless partisan voices, keeping the government open and preventing a shutdown. The irresponsible idea to […]

What fuels the freedom to dream bigger? Americans are capable of achieving extraordinary things when they have the freedom and opportunity to pursue their version of the American Dream. But for far too many Americans, the American Dream feels out of reach. As we approach our 250th anniversary, we face critical choices about our nation’s […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity’s Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement in regard to the House of Representatives passing a funding bill to keep the government open: “The House of Representatives has passed a critical funding bill to keep federal agencies operational through the end of September. AFP commends House members for […]

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling on legislators to fulfill their responsibilities and support the funding bill this week to prevent a harmful government shutdown. President Trump and Congressional Republicans are working to keep the government open and advance policies that benefit the American people. However, some Democrats in Washington are threatening […]

Reckless government spending drains taxpayers and shatters the public trust. Right now, your share of the national debt stands at $108,000 — and it’s projected to rise to more than $111,000 by next year. Is it any wonder that most Americans agree Washington needs to cut wasteful spending? The Department of Government Efficiency is shaking […]

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we face a pivotal choice: Will we continue to uphold the founding principles that have unleashed unprecedented freedom and opportunity, or will we drift toward greater government control that stifles innovation and prosperity Throughout our history, America has stood as a beacon of freedom — a place where individuals […]

AFP Applauds President Trump’s Agenda to Build on Historic Tax Cuts, Will Activate Grassroots Army to Fight for Solutions Americans Deserve WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity’s Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s address last night to a joint session of Congress: “Last night President Trump called […]

ARLINGTON, VA— Americans For Prosperity (AFP) commends the House of Representatives for passing a budget resolution today. It is a key step forward to prevent massive tax hikes that would result from the expiration of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which would destroy the economy and American family budgets. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer, […]