June 28, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement urging cosponsors for the MERIT Act by U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) as the organization flew a banner reading FIRETHESWAMP.COM across the D.C.-Metro area as federal workers commuted to D.C. earning video coverage from Fox 5 DC:

“In this day and age with an unaccountable administrative state, the only way to drain the swamp is to fire the swamp. The MERIT Act mirrors language passed by the House last year reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs, expediting the firing of non-performing federal employees, expanding the process across all departments and agencies. Please contact U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s office and join 54 House members in cosponsoring this important legislation.”

Attachments:

“Video: Fire The Swamp banner seen in skies near D.C. part of conservative group’s demonstration,” Fox 5 DC, June 28, 2018 at http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/fire-the-swamp-banner-seen-in-skies-above-dc-part-of-conservative-groups-demonstration

Letter to Congress urging support of H.R. 559, June 28, 2018 at https://getliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MERITActLetter6-28-18.pdf

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 1003 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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June 27, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement praising Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for ushering in Trump judicial nominees including Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court:

“Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has been the point of the spear for restoring the constitutional rule of law into our federal courts.  The importance of his ushering Neil Gorsuch through the Senate to the Supreme Court has been made all the more apparent this week with critical decisions on the president’s ability to declare national security risks at our border, the right of public employees to opt-out of union membership and the ending of California’s efforts to force Christian pregnancy providers to advertise abortion services being just three examples of the transformative fruits of Chairman Grassley’s efforts.

“Now with the announcement that Justice Anthony Kennedy will be stepping down, the people of Iowa are truly fortunate to have Chairman Chuck Grassley’s calm, wise leadership at the helm of the Senate Judiciary Committee.”

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 1003 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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June 27, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in support of Robert Wilkie to serve as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs:

“Today the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is taking up the nomination of Acting VA Secretary and Under Secretary of Defense and Personnel Readiness, Robert Wilkie to VA Secretary. Since he became Acting Secretary two months ago, Wilkie has demonstrated his commitment to the veteran community by helping persuade Congress to pass the VA MISSION Act, making it easier for veterans to obtain care.

“Wilkie also knows what it is to serve our nation, as he has done in and out of uniform, as he is still in the Reserves. He knows the toll service can take on families. He comes from a long line of service members, including his father, a highly decorated Vietnam soldier wounded three times.

“As Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness, Wilkie oversaw the Military Health System, one of the largest healthcare systems in the country. With over 130,000 employees, over 400 clinics, and over 10 million beneficiaries. Wilkie knows how to run a healthcare system with specific needs for veterans.

“Not only is Wilkie eminently qualified for the position, but he has also earned the endorsement of the major Veteran Services Organizations, something extremely hard to do in today’s environment. The Senate should move quickly to confirm Robert Wilkie as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Now is not the time for political games or obstruction. The VA has serious issues, and Robert Wilkie is the right person at the right time.”

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 1003 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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June 27, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in support of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger to bolster the nation’s 5G infrastructure:

“The T-Mobile-Sprint merger is an important step toward creating a competitive 5G environment in the United States.  By combining their spectrum resources, this new company will be positioned to compete across the nation in rural, suburban, exurban and urban environments for the Internet of Things economy.  Americans for Limited Government supports the T-Mobile-Sprint merger because it will actually increase competition. Together both companies will be able to fully compete in the new economic environment, which demands massive new integrated capacity and infrastructure to be fully realized.”

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 1003 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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June 27, 2018, Fairfax, Va.–Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement praising the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. State, County, and Municipal Employees:

“The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus is a victory for the free speech of public employees everywhere, who will no longer be compelled to pay union dues should they choose not to. Although this decision affected state and local public employees, the Trump administration should immediately remind federal employees of their liberty to opt out of union membership, providing them with the paperwork so that they can exercise their constitutional rights. The Janus decision is just one more step in draining the swamp as it degrades the stranglehold public employee unions have held over state, local and indeed, federal levels of government. To learn more about what you can do, go to FIRETHESWAMP.COM.”

Attachments:

“Janus Decision Likely to Be Good for Government Workers,” By Richard McCarty, June 27, 2018 at http://dailytorch.com/2018/06/janus-decision-likely-to-be-good-for-government-workers/

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 1003 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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June 27, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government just received notification from http://airads.com that the flight of the FIRETHESWAMP.COM banner in an airplane is being postponed until tomorrow, June 28 at 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. along the same flight path due to concerns over the weather.

Attachments:

Flight plan for FIRETHESWAMP.COM on June 28, 2018 at https://getliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-28-VA-Swamp-Banner-Flight-Plan-Map.jpg

The plane will be traveling at 60 MPH. 7 a.m. heading along 66E from Front Royal on the south side of the highway, arriving in Fairfax, Va. at 7:50 a.m. heading along 236E arriving on south side, arriving in Annandale at 8 a.m. and then heading down 95S on the west side, arriving in Montclair at 8:20 a.m., heading northwest along 234, arriving in Manassas at 8:35 a.m., heading east along Braddock Road, arriving at 495 again at 8:55 a.m., heading southwest toward Independent Hill arriving at 9:05 a.m., turning northwest again, arriving at Manassas again at 9:15 a.m., and then heading back to 66W at 9:20 a.m., and heading westward on the north side of 66, arriving at Front Royal at 10 a.m.

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 1003 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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June 26, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement praising the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Hawaii:

“The President of the United States regardless of party has an absolute constitutional duty to protect the American people, and federal law is clear that the President can shut down travel to and from any country. The Supreme Court today affirmed this common-sense principle and allowed President Trump’s executive order to take effect. It is extremely important to note that the Court found that the executive order was related to threat assessments and not religious considerations. The Supreme Court in affirming the executive branch’s responsibility to protect our nation’s borders and ports of entry ensures that future presidents will be able to take action quickly in the face of a national emergency.”

Attachments:

“Trump well within constitutional, legal authority on travel ban,” By Natalia Castro and Robert Romano, June 26, 2018 at http://dailytorch.com/2017/01/trump-well-within-constitutional-legal-authority-travel-ban/

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 1003 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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June 26, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement atop a letter sent by nine free market and limited government groups urging an end to sugar subsidies worldwide:

“President Trump has made it clear that he wants everyone to lower their tariffs and subsidies to zero, but he will not allow for the U.S. to unilaterally act to the detriment of our nation.  Nine conservative groups banded together today to urge the Senate to include language incorporating this principle into the Farm Bill by adding the zero-for-zero sugar subsidy language proposed in the House by Rep. Ted Yoho, to the bill.

“The Yoho language would provide a Congressional end to sugar subsidies, but only upon certification by the President that other competing countries have done the same so our sugar farmers are competing in a free market.  This breakthrough language would change the farm subsidy debate by empowering the President with the tools necessary to negotiate an end to sugar subsidies worldwide.”

Attachments:

Letter to Senate urging the worldwide, reciprocal end to sugar subsidies, June 26, 2018 at https://getliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Letter6-26-18.pdf

Interview Availability: Please contact Americans for Limited Government at 703-383-0880 ext. 106 or at media@limitgov.org to arrange an interview with ALG experts.

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