Statement
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March 5, 2026
AFPI Responds to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Fact Sheet
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March 5, 2026
From War Measure to Daily Burden: Evolution of the Federal Income Tax
Born over a hundred years ago, the federal individual income tax has grown from around 5% of federal revenues in 1915 to nearly 50% today. Moreover, a small subset of Americans pays a growing and disproportionate share of the income tax, with the top 1% of income earners paying 40% of the tax, and the top 50% paying 97%, Given the government’s reliance on the income tax, questions persist over whether it is the best mechanism for funding government services without excessively burdening taxpayers or stifling the economy.
Expert Insights
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March 4, 2026
Putin Near America’s Shores: A Look at Russia’s Shadow Fleet
On January 7th, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard, with British support, seized a Russian-flagged vessel in the North Atlantic, bringing attention to Russia’s growing “Shadow Fleet”—a global naval operation to evade U.S. sanctions and maintain the flow of Russian oil and revenue. Unlike other vessels, no crude oil was found on board. Moreover, the circumstances surrounding the seizure—Russian military assets en route to protect the vessel and the raising of the Russian flag—call into question the methods used by a sanctioned fleet and the complicity of the Russian government.
Commentary
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March 4, 2026
Nuclear Energy Benefits American Families
Nuclear power plants can help Americans secure their corner of the American dream. Homer Simpson is a fictional character, but the kind of paycheck his plant job represents is very real: a steady, nuclear industry salary can buy a home, support a family, and keep the lights on in Springfield and across America.
Statement
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March 4, 2026
AFPI Responds to the Ohio EPA’s Proposal on Water Discharge for Data Centers