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As the House takes up appropriations under the shadows of inflation and last year’s reconciliation, the cracks in federal budgeting continue to grow. Floor consideration of appropriations bills won’t be followed with individual conference committees and enactment, but with a short-term continuing resolution and perhaps a bloated omnibus appropriations bill after the election. After nearly […]
There’s never a full reprieve from free speech controversies. But whether it’s because fewer legislatures are in session or because students aren’t on campus, July and August tend to be relatively quiet periods for free speech. This gives us an opportunity to look at some recent work of my colleagues and our partners, as well […]
Last month brought another historic increase in inflation. The consumer price index jumped 9.1 percent between June 2021 and June 2022, meaning Americans are paying more for food, clothing, home goods, and more. Ohio families and small businesses are suffering under the strain. More than 100 restaurants have closed because of inflation and labor shortages. […]
New survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of Americans for Prosperity shows continued support for personalized health care reforms that keep what Americans like about their health care and fix what they don’t like. Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity announced the results of a new national public opinion survey showing widespread […]
Social Security is in trouble The Social Security Trustees’ latest report on June 2 has bad news: Social Security’s Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund is rapidly running out of money. The trustees say the OASI trust fund will be exhausted in 2034. At that point, all beneficiaries will get a 23% cut […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement on reports that lawmakers in Congress are planning to unveil so-called “Net Neutrality” legislation that would give the federal government greater control over major internet service providers. “At a time of high inflation and a looming recession, the move from some members of Congress […]
Because of inflation, Mississippians have less money in their pockets than they did at this time last year. Consumer prices soared 9.1 percent between June 2021 and June 2022. Not only are residents paying more for groceries and clothing, the cost of gas over time reflects the historic levels inflation Americans are experiencing. Americans can […]
Government price controls mean fewer new breakthrough cures for patients and their families, less research on new cancer treatments, and hundreds of millions of lives cut short.
News outlets across the country reported this week that inflation rose 9.1% in June, which was higher than expected. This historic inflation – felt by everyday Americans at the gas station and the grocery store – has left many people wondering: Why is inflation increasing? As Americans for Prosperity’s Senior Fellow for Fiscal Policy, Kurt […]
