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By Dominic Nordel As our activists talk to voters on doorsteps, we hear concerns about big government and the impact of Bidenomics. A frequent concern is those big government handouts benefiting China. Ironically, China is the case study for failed top-down government policies. The Biden Administration’s industrial policies emulate the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) practice […]
For this newsletter, I’m delighted to have Cindy Crawford, AFPF Senior Policy Counsel, take over to discuss censorship by stealth and two upcoming cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. – Casey UPDATE: On 5/30/2024, in a win for the First Amendment, the Supreme Court unanimously decided in NRA v. Vullo that government officials […]
While well-intended, government wage mandates hurt more people than they help. Policies like minimum wages increase the cost of goods and services on lower income families. Plus, these policies deny more people the chance to earn an income by reducing jobs available. When those opportunities close, fewer people gain the skills and experience needed to […]
One thing about a newsletter on constitutional freedoms and civil liberties is that there’s rarely a shortage of topics to discuss. We’re not even halfway into February, and it’s already been a busy new year. I hope you enjoyed the last newsletter from James about Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and why the separation of powers […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to protect Americans against government censorship. Can the government censor speech through a surrogate? That’s the question before the justices in Murthy v. Missouri and NRA v. Vullo, two cases that illustrate how unelected bureaucrats use government power to […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity applauds the ‘Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment’ introduced yesterday by House Budget Chairman Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX). The proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution would require Congress to balance the federal budget over the medium term, not every year, providing the stability and predictability needed to rein in Washington […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity applauds the new ‘SUBMIT IT’ Act introduced by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) to stop presidents from flouting the law with missed deadlines if they want to use the Capitol Building for a State of the Union address. On Monday, President Biden once again missed the […]
Arlington, VA – This week, Americans for Prosperity launched a new border security and visa reform policy framework with a kickoff reception for Members of Congress, media, and congressional staff at AFP’s Freedom Embassy on Capitol Hill. The event featured remarks from over a dozen Members of Congress and was headlined by former Chief Patrol […]
The following was adapted from my submission for the record to the House Budget Committee on January 31, 2024. You can read the official version here. This week, the House Budget Committee held a hearing on “Creating a Culture of Responsibility: Assessing the Role of the Congressional Budget Office.” Congress created CBO, the congressional budget […]
