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Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Senator Tim Scott (SC)

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“Tim Scott has been a pro-growth fighter on Capitol Hill since Club for Growth members first backed him in 2010.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement congratulating Senator Tim Scott on his re-election to the U.S. Senate from the state of South Carolina: “Club for Growth members first backed […]

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Senator Rand Paul (KY)

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“Returning Rand Paul to the U.S. Senate is a victory for all who love liberty.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement congratulating Senator Rand Paul on his re-election to the U.S. Senate from the commonwealth of Kentucky: “Returning Rand Paul to the U.S. Senate is a victory for all […]

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Sen. Rand Paul for Winning Kentucky Senate Debate

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“Senator Rand Paul stands on a proven record of fighting job-killing federal regulations and opposing wasteful spending.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement about tonight’s Kentucky U.S. Senate debate, which included the Club PAC’s endorsed candidate, Sen. Rand Paul: “The contrast tonight could not have been more stark: Senator […]

Obamacare rates set to increase by 25% in many states

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The name “Affordable Care Act” is becoming a misnomer more and more. In more than 20 states, people will likely be seeing a very steep increase in premiums, and in one instance, The Kaiser Family Foundation released data that found the cost of a benchmark plan will more than double for an average 40-year-old living […]

Afternoon Press Snacks 10.25.16

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For Tuesday’s snacks, some news regarding a few candidates endorsed by the Club for Growth PAC! A Pennsylvania economist joins the Club for Growth PAC in endorsing Pat Toomey for Senate in the Philadelphia Inquirer Club PAC-endorsed candidates Jim Banks, Andy Biggs, and Ted Budd all featured as fresh faces on Capitol Hill in Roll […]

Club for Growth Action Ramps Up Television Ad Buys in Pennsylvania Senate Race

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“Former lobbyist Katie McGinty has a long history of ethics rebukes and corrupt self-dealing at the expense of taxpayers.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth Action, a political arm of the Club for Growth, today announced nearly $1.9 million in new spending on television advertising in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Wilkes Barre. This latest buy […]

In the Student Debt Crisis, the Worst Solution is Debt Forgiveness

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It’s been conclusively proved that federally subsidizing higher education is one of the driving forces behind untenable tuition prices and an increasing debt load on students, but as Mary Clare from the Daily Signal points out, these debt forgiveness plans “do nothing to address price increases and shift more of the financial burden onto taxpayers”. […]

Economic Growth Crippled by Lack of Startups

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In a piece from the Wall Street Journal, author Jeffrey Sparshott reveals just how much the economy has relied on new startups to propel economic growth, and how it has been hampered by a decades-long increase in regulation. In fact, the pace of economic expansion has been the weakest since at least WWII, according to […]

Afternoon Press Clips 10.24.16

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Good afternoon! For snacks today, I’m thrilled to include an interview from Club President David McIntosh on the Club for Growth and congressional races, as well as some great news concerning a few Club for Growth PAC-endorsed candidates CSPAN’s Newsmakers interview with David McIntosh available here FreedomWorks adds its endorsement to Club PAC-endorsed candidates John Fleming (Louisiana […]

ICYMI: David McIntosh talks Trade, Congressional Races

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Club President David McIntosh was interviewed on CSPAN’s Newsmakers this past Sunday, in which he discussed the Club for Growth, Congressional Races all across the United States, Trade Policy and more. Watch that interview here!

Johnson Closing in Wisconsin on Strength of Club for Growth Action Ad

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“The ad’s message about career political insider Russ Feingold is resonating with voters.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth Action, a political arm of the Club for Growth, today announced the results of a poll that measured the Wisconsin Senate race and the effectiveness of CFG Action’s latest ad. According to the sample of 400 […]

Afternoon Press Snacks 10.21.16

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Happy Friday, snackers! Today, a special treat: An interview with Club President David McIntosh on the most important Senate races this cycle from the Wall Street Journal! And yet another reminder that the national debt MUST be addressed soon: It could cost the average family $12,000 annually by 2046– from the Daily Signal

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker teams up with Ron Johnson

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Club for Growth PAC-endorsed candidate Ron Johnson is set to have Scott Walker join him on the campaign trail through several cities in Wisconsin this Sunday. Not to be outdone in a tightening race, Russ Feingold solicited help from comedian Sarah Silverman. Read more here! Club for Growth PAC is a political arm of the […]

IRS Reportedly Wasted $12 Million on an Unusable Email System

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The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) just released a report that found the IRS authorized the purchase of $12 million in subscriptions for an enterprise email system that was never properly installed. Besides violating several federal requirements for how these sorts of products are acquired, this is a clear misuse of taxpayer dollars, […]

Afternoon Press Snacks 10.20.16

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Happy Thursday, snackers! For today’s throwback Thursday, this piece from August detailing the most likely ways Hillary would raise taxes as President from the Conservative Review And from recent reports, Government spent at least $168 billion more during the  last fiscal year than the year before! Daily Signal

Lumber Policy May Spark Trade War

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The United States may have another front  in a potential trade war: Canada. With protective tariffs forcing Canadian lumber to shutter their doors, American citizens will pay likely pay much higher prices. Read more on this story here!

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Rep. John Fleming for Winning Tonight’s Louisiana Senate Debate

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“John Kennedy and Charles Boustany are big spenders who will add to the debt and grow government.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement about tonight’s Louisiana U.S. Senate debate, which included the Club PAC’s endorsed candidate, Rep. John Fleming: “John Fleming stood out tonight as the only economic conservative […]

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Senator Pat Toomey for Winning Tonight’s PA Senate Debate

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“Katie McGinty became a millionaire by enriching herself through the revolving door of government and politics.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement about today’s Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate between the Club PAC’s endorsed candidate, Senator Pat Toomey and his challenger Katie McGinty: “Senator Toomey is right: Katie McGinty became […]

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Senator Marco Rubio for Winning Tonight’s FL Senate Debate

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“Patrick Murphy’s total allegiance to Hillary Clinton means higher middle-class taxes, more government control of health care, and more law breaking.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement about tonight’s Florida U.S. Senate debate between the Club PAC’s endorsed candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, and his Democrat challenger Patrick Murphy: “Patrick […]

Afternoon Press Snacks 10.17.16

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Hello again, snackers! Here are a few snacks to kick off your week: From a recent ALEC report: state and local gov’t has funded 35 cents of every dollar pledged to pensions, The Daily Signal From the Pennsylvania Senate race: First debate between McGinty and Toomey set to air tonight, Philly News