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Tanker Earmark Won't Fly
May 6, 2008
The Air Force needs a new tanker fleet-in fact the Air Force identified the new KC-45 tanker as its number one procurement priority, because the existing Eisenhower-era tanker fleet needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, this critical military asset has been delayed by an egregious pork-barrel earmark scandal, and, if some members of Congress and the chattering classes have their way, could be derailed once again by the closed door earmark process.
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National "Earmarks Don't Fly" Campaign Launched to Oppose Largest Earmark in History
May 6, 2008
WASHINGTON – With the launch of the "Earmarks Don't Fly" advertising campaign, the free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced a national effort to prevent Congress from passing legislation that would prematurely overturn the outcome of a merit-based tanker procurement decision by the Air Force. If lawmakers interfere, the tanker would become the largest earmark in history and establish a dangerous precedent for national security decisions to be handed out based on political favors as opposed to a competitive bidding process.
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Americans for Prosperity Applauds FCC Decision to Launch Reform of Universal Service Fund
May 5, 2008
WASHINGTON – The free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today praised the Federal Communication Commission for their decision to reform the Universal Service Fund (USF), stopping one of the most rapidly escalating burdens faced by federal taxpayers. Their decision caps the high-cost fund associated with USF and marks a major step toward reform.
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Hot Air Tour Schedule
May 2, 2008
Climate alarmists have bombarded citizens with apocalyptic scenarios and pressured them into environmental political correctness. It’s time to tell the other side of the story.
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Hot Air Balloon Tour Stops in Wichita to Expose Unaffordable Economic Costs of Climate Change Policies
May 2, 2008
WICHITA – Even as gas prices and the economy top Americans’ concerns, the free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a rally in Wichita today to oppose climate change policies that would significantly increase the cost of gas and electric, without having any significant impact on global temperatures. With a crowd of Kansans, AFP’s cross-country hot air balloon tour highlighted the one-two punch the Kansas and American economy stand to take if so-called global warming “solutions” like cap-and trade legislation are implemented.
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Hot Air Balloon Tour Stops in Oklahoma City to Expose Unaffordable Economic Costs of Climate Change Policies
May 2, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY – Even as gas prices and the economy top Americans’ concerns, the free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a rally in Oklahoma City today to oppose climate change policies that would significantly increase the cost of gas and electric, without having any significant impact on global temperatures. With a crowd of Oklahomans, AFP’s cross-country hot air balloon tour highlighted the one-two punch the Oklahoma and American economy stand to take if so-called global warming “solutions” like cap-and trade legislation are implemented.
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Hot Air Balloon Tour Stops in KC to Expose Unaffordable Economic Costs of Climate Change Legislation
April 30, 2008
KANSAS CITY – Even as gas prices and the economy top Americans’ concerns, the free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a rally in Kansas City today to oppose climate change legislation that could double the cost of gas and electric, without having any significant impact on global temperatures. With a crowd of Missourians, AFP’s cross-country hot air balloon tour highlighted the one-two punch the Missouri and American economy stand to take if so-called global warming “solutions” like cap-and trade legislation are implemented.
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Nationwide Hot Air Balloon Tour to Stop in Oklahoma City, May 1
April 29, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY – The free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will bring its nationwide hot air balloon tour to Oklahoma City on Thursday, May 1, for a grassroots event at the Bricktown ballpark parking lot. Even as gasoline prices reach an all-time high, the Hot Air Tour will highlight an economy-destroying, stealth energy tax hike contained in legislation being pushed by global warming alarmists. The event is free and open to media and the public.
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Nationwide Hot Air Balloon Tour to Stop in Wichita, May 1
April 29, 2008
WICHITA – The free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will bring its nationwide hot air balloon tour to Wichita on May 1 for a news conference and citizen event. Even as gasoline prices reach an all-time high, the Hot Air Tour has the goal of educating citizens on the economic costs of climate change policies, including the huge energy tax hike hidden in global warming legislation being debated by lawmakers. The event is free and open to media and the public. Citizens planning to attend are encouraged to register online at www.CostofHotAir.com.
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Nationwide Hot Air Balloon Tour to Stop in Kansas City, April 30
April 29, 2008
KANSAS CITY – The free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will bring its nationwide hot air balloon tour to Kansas City on Wednesday, April 30, for a grassroots event at Theis Park. Even as gasoline prices reach an all-time high, the Hot Air Tour will highlight an economy-destroying, stealth energy tax hike contained in legislation being pushed by global warming alarmists. The event is free and open to media and the public.
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