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Does the Senate Immigration Bill Implement a “Detain and Deport” Policy?
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The Senate immigration bill was officially released on February 4, 2024, as an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 815. Supporters of the bill claim that the bill ends the Biden Administration’s practice of catch-and-release and replaces it with a policy of “detain and deport.” In support…
View EntryCould Joe Biden Order a U.S. Attack on Iran?
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This op-ed originally appeared in America Greatness on February 9th, 2024.Could Joe Biden bomb Iran? There are loud calls by some members of Congress and pundits to do this in response to the surge in attacks by Iranian proxy groups against U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria and shipping in…
View EntryThe Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act
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Introduction On January 19, the House Ways and Means Committee approved H.R. 7024, The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, advancing it with a bipartisan 40–3 vote. The bill provides several key extensions to provisions created through H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)…
View EntryCalifornia continues to constrain the rental housing market — to its detriment.
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This op-ed originally appeared in The Redlands Daily Facts on February 8th, 2024.California lawmakers seem to be caught in a cycle of repeating past mistakes when it comes to interfering in the rental housing market. Despite good intentions to stabilize housing costs and protect tenants from displacement, a new set…
View EntryThree Reasons Why Carbon Tariffs Threaten American Prosperity
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Following the EU’s introduction of its “carbon border adjustment mechanism” (CBAM), activists have called for the U.S. to implement a similar carbon tariff. The U.S. should reject carbon tariffs because they are blunt policy tools blighted by inefficiencies and threaten American prosperity. ONE: A carbon tariff is a gateway to…
View EntryThe Senate border deal fails the ‘America First’ test
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This op-ed originally appeared in The Washington Times on February 6, 2024.Americans deserve a solution to the Biden administration’s border crisis. But the recently unveiled Senate border security package isn’t the answer. Before I explain why the Senate bill fails the America First test, it’s important to note that the…
View EntryAmerica First Announces Frank Murphy as Chair of Athletes for America Coalition
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the America First Policy Institute announced former National Football League (NFL) player Frank D. Murphy as the chair of its Athletes for America Coalition. The former football star has spent his whole life fighting for this country’s spiritual and cultural values and will bring this perspective…
View EntryLawmakers have opportunities to further invest in Florida’s workforce this Legislative Session
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This op-ed originally appeared in Florida Politics on February 2, 2024. Florida had much to be proud of in 2023. More Americans moved to Florida than any other state in the country. It was the No. 1 state for educational freedom. Its low taxes, light regulatory touch and respect for…
View EntryRemoving Degree Requirements From Public Sector Jobs
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Written Testimony of the America First Policy Institute To the Nebraska Committee on Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on the benefits of hiring based on a job applicant’s skills rather than requiring a college degree. Skills-based hiring pushes back on unnecessary degree…
View EntryBiden’s misguided LNG pause follows Carter’s path to a one-term presidency
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This article originally appeared in The Hill on February 2, 2024 “President Biden’s recent pause on new permits for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports is foolish policy. Unfortunately, these types of misguided export restrictions are not unprecedented. At this exact point in his presidency, Jimmy Carter similarly implemented a half-measure…
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