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Nomination Bio
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January 16, 2025
America First Nomination: Scott Turner
Scott Turner is from Richardson, Texas, and served as Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute. Turner is an accomplished businessman, motivational speaker, and former professional football player who previously served as the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC) Executive Director.
Nomination Bio
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January 13, 2025
America First Nomination: Linda McMahon
Linda McMahon, a North Carolina native and Chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), brings a proven record of effective leadership to her nomination as Secretary of Education. As Administrator of the Small Business Administration under the first term of President Donald J. Trump from 2017 until 2019, she prioritized opportunities for underserved communities, streamlined resources to maximize efficiency, and empowered small businesses to succeed.
News
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January 6, 2025
AFPI Welcomes Erika Donalds as Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and Chair of the AFPI-Florida State Chapter
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced that Erika Donalds, a prominent advocate for education reform and dedicated community leader, will join AFPI as Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and Chair of the AFPI-Florida State Chapter.
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January 3, 2025
2024 IMPACT REPORT: Advancing the America First Agenda
2021 Fighting
Filed a landmark lawsuit against Meta, YouTube, and Twitter to combat Big Tech censorship.
Led the Save America Coalition with 100+ conservative organizations to oppose the Biden Administration’s $5 trillion “Build Back Better Bill.”
Fact Sheet
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November 7, 2024
Eliminating Degree Requirements from Public Sector Job Requirements
Degree inflation—the practice of adding educational requirements to jobs previously open to any applicants with the necessary skills—has delayed workers’ entrance into the workforce, hindered labor productivity, and saddled millions of Americans with unnecessary student loan debt.
Experts on Higher Education
Andrew Cuff,
Senior Policy Analyst, Higher Education Reform Initiative
Erika Donalds
Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and Chair of the AFPI-Florida State Chapter
Matthew Lobel
Policy Analyst, Higher Education Reform Initiative
Jonathan Pidluzny,
Director, Higher Education Reform Initiative
Christopher Schorr,
Senior Policy Analyst, Higher Education Reform Initiative
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AFPI Welcomes Erika Donalds as Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and Chair of the AFPI-Florida State Chapter
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Riley Gaines Joins America First’s Athletes Coalition as Vice Chair
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Foreign Influence in the Academy: How U.S. Adversaries are Reshaping Elite Universities
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Combating Fentanyl in Schools
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Combating Fentanyl - The America First Action Plan
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