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Wednesday, April 1st 2009
by James Valvo
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– Flawed Legislation Would Cripple Economic Recovery and Destroy Personal Freedom –

WASHINGTON—The free market grassroots organization Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today released a statement regarding the discussion draft for global warming legislation released by U.S. Reps. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.). The draft legislation was released in response to big government’s capitulation in the face of massive lobbying efforts by environmental extremists and echoes Washington’s continuing futile effort to centrally plan the economy.

AFP released the following statement from Phil Kerpen, the group’s national director of policy:

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Wednesday, April 1st 2009
by James Valvo
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As it appeared in the Orange County Register

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Stimulus money for broadband should be targeted to markets where there is no competition.

The so-called stimulus bill passed in February contains more than $7 billion to encourage broadband infrastructure development and increase demand. The stated intent is to help "unserved" and "underserved" areas in the country bridge the digital divide.

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Tuesday, March 24th 2009
by jkerns
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(Sacramento) After speaking to a rally of 15,000 angry Taxpayers over the weekend, Americans for Prosperity, California --- the Taxpayer group widely known for touring the State with its trademark giant inflatable ATM Machine --- today announced the kickoff of a new “Taxpayer Revolt” in the aftermath of a massive $45 Billion Tax increase in California.

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Monday, March 23rd 2009
by jkerns
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AFP CA Chairman Peter Foy with KFI's John and Ken

Orange County --- Americans for Prosperity - California, the Taxpayer group widely credited with helping hold the line on Tax increases during last year’s Budget battle, made a Special Appearance with their giant inflatable ATM Machine during The John and Ken Show’s “Taxpayer Revolt” in Orange County.

AFP California's Statewide Chairman Peter Foy and State Director David Spady appeared on L.A.'s famous John and Ken Show on KFI 640am, speaking to a rally which drew more than 15,000 Taxpayers.

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Friday, March 13th 2009
by Travis Korson
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Contact: Mary Ellen Burke, (202) 349-5880


Americans for Prosperity Outraged by Rep. Waters’ Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars to Further Personal Agenda


WASHINGTON- Today, NYTimes.com reported that Representative Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, used her political influence to pressure U. S. Treasury officials to grant $50 million in bank bailout funds to OneUnited—a bank for which her husband served on the Board of Directors and owned at least $250,000 worth of stock in the institution.

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