AFP supports Trump's executive order on federal government control
Americans for Prosperity is for President Trump's signing of an executive order curtailing federal government-controlled projects. Read More »
Eco-terrorism prompted Dakota Access Pipeline to hire security firms to assist law enforcement at Standing Rock protest site
The Dakota Access Pipeline was sabotaged. Equipment was firebombed. Holes in the pipeline were burned by torches. So the pipeline fought back. Read More »
State Department claims UN Human Rights Council agenda item reveals bias against Israel
The U.S. Department of State has expressed its opposition to item No. 7 of the U.N. Human Rights Council agenda. The item in question includes wording that claims Israel is occupying Arab territories and references Palestine. Read More »
US Chamber explores growth opportunities for small businesses with nationwide tour
In the #LetsGrow Tour, the organization has discussed some of the issues that prevent small businesses from growing. Read More »
US Chamber of Commerce awards members of Congress for supporting business growth
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognized 266 representatives in the House as well as 55 members of the Senate for their support of business growth policies. Read More »
AFP criticizes dairy farm bailout bill in New Hampshire
Americans for Prosperity is not happy with the recent decision from the New Hampshire House in regard to the $2 million dairy farm bailout bill. Read More »
Chamber forms partnership to support middle-market businesses
RSM and the Chamber predict growth in the country's middle market, which accounts for 40 million jobs. Read More »
Axe the Gas Tax Campaign launched in Louisiana
In Louisiana, Americans for Prosperity is in opposition of the impending gas tax increase and has recently started a campaign against it. Read More »
US Chamber criticizes NAFTA tribunal decision in pharmaceutical case
U.S. Chamber's VP of International Intellectual Property calls on the Canadian government to stop stifling medical innovations. Read More »
Pentagon welcomes Canadian Minister of National Defense
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with his Canadian counterpart to discuss international peacekeeping and other priorities. Read More »
Maryland Governor Hogan leery of hydraulic fracturing
Following Governor Larry Hogan's recent announcement regarding his support of a possible ban of hydraulic fracturing, the Maryland Petroleum Council (MPC) says the state will lose money and jobs. Read More »
Interior Department repeals royalty valuation rule regarding oil and gas on public lands
The API applauded the ONRR's decision to repeal a regulation that deals with oil and gas revenues on public land. Read More »
AFP supports another attempt to repeal Obamacare after failed GOP bill
The grassroots organization said it will continue to put pressure on lawmakers to repeal the healthcare law. Read More »
Maryland Petroleum Council concerned by state's decision to ban hydraulic fracturing
The state's dependence on natural gas means the decision by the Maryland General Assembly could hurt jobs, the economy and families. Read More »
API pleased with EPA decision on Risk Management Plan
After the EPA put an administrative stay on the Risk Management Plan, API Downstream Group Director Frank Macchiarola said this action will help with industry protection. Read More »
Appropriations Committee assured Military Health System ready for modern challenges
The Army, Navy and Air Force have all been working to modernize their health system with new approaches, equipment and training. Read More »
US Chamber president cheers Trump's executive order on energy independence
The U.S. Chamber's Thomas Donohue called Trump’s executive order on energy independence “good news” for the country. Read More »
API applauds Trump's recent executive order on energy
API president Jack Gerard says Trump's executive energy order will make American industry more competitive. Read More »
AFP urges policymakers to apply conservative principles to infrastructure spending
Americans for Prosperity has called infrastructure spending “wasteful” and said that it has cost American families too much. Read More »
AFP outlines problems with failed American Health Care Act
The AHCA as it was structured before failing to reach a vote would not have been enough to provide Americans the coverage expected at an affordable cost, according to AFP. Read More »
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