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Arlington, VA —Americans for Prosperity applauds the introduction of the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024 to address the nation’s growing debt crisis. The bill introduced today by Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) would require Congress to produce a complete budget with all spending and revenue in one annual bill, […]
Before the new year, the U.S. government hit a new national debt milestone: $34 trillion. For many voters, this number is just too enormous to comprehend. (How many zeros are in a trillion, anyway?) But understanding the implications of a $34 trillion debt is key to understanding why federal lawmakers must address it. In a […]
Happy New Year! I hope your 2024 is off to a great start. If you’re like most (or me anyway), you’ve still got winter decorations to take down. But don’t miss that the year begins with a celebration of a man whose name and work are forever proof of the power of free speech to […]
Dear Members of Congress, On behalf of millions of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to support H.J. Res. 98 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to “Standard for Determining Joint […]
While Kansans were busy buying and unwrapping gifts over the holidays, auditors revealed distressing problems with two major corporate welfare programs run by the Department of Commerce that could leave taxpayers holding the bag. Bad news about these types of programs isn’t surprising based on a long-track record of failure aside from giving politicians opportunities […]
Freedom of speech, often called “freedom of expression,” is secured by the First Amendment. Not only was America unique in penning a written national Constitution, but also in including in it explicit protection for free speech. It raises the questions of what is “freedom of expression,” and why was it so important that the founders […]
This might sound familiar. On December 3, an event was organized in Boston to oppose racial injustice. But a mob disrupted it, swarming the venue and shouting down the speaker until the event was shut down. Of course, you might be thinking. This is just another day at Harvard, or maybe MIT? However, this event […]
For nearly two decades, people have chosen to partner with Americans for Prosperity to reignite the American Dream because they know when they work with us, they’re taking part in a movement that’s bigger than politics as usual. This year has been no exception. Here’s how our grassroots network has been delivering real, tangible policy […]
Last week, two officials from the Department of Homeland Security lied, misled, and refused to answer questions about the agency’s alleged authority to censor “misinformation” in a hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. Rep. Mike Ezell questioned DHS Assistant Secretary Iranga Kahangama on federal memos obtained by Americans […]
