AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address this evening: "AARP was encouraged to hear the President emphasize the need for Congress to take action on our nation's skyrocketing prescription drug prices. "It is outrageous that big drug companies have … [Read more...] about AARP Responds to State of the Union Address
President Trump and Democratic Presidential Candidates Fail to Address Climate Emergency
President Trump shocked the nation and the world by announcing the government will invest in climate action, by supporting the One Trillion Trees initiative. This head-spinning announcement could make some contribution to climate action, this small step is woefully inadequate in the face of the ever-worsening climate emergency. Arctic ice restoration is a top priority to … [Read more...] about President Trump and Democratic Presidential Candidates Fail to Address Climate Emergency
President Trump’s Address Delivers Powerful, Unifying Vision for America; A Stellar Record Backs Him Up, Says Family Research Council
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address: "President Trump delivered a powerful, and inspiring speech tonight that touched on all that makes America great. When the president stepped up to address Congress tonight, he did so with the highest approval ratings of his … [Read more...] about President Trump’s Address Delivers Powerful, Unifying Vision for America; A Stellar Record Backs Him Up, Says Family Research Council
FAIR: President Trump Touts Regaining Control of the Border, Calls for Merit-Based Immigration System
The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) in response to President Trump's remarks regarding immigration in the State of the Union Address: "Over the past nine months, President Trump demonstrated that chaotic borders and rampant abuse of our humanitarian policies do not amount to an uncontrollable … [Read more...] about FAIR: President Trump Touts Regaining Control of the Border, Calls for Merit-Based Immigration System
USAFacts Launches “State of the Union in Numbers”
Ahead of the president’s scheduled State of the Union address to Congress, USAFacts today launched “State of the Union in Numbers”, a data-driven portrait of the state of our union. The new digital resource was created in response to polling data showing Americans are deeply skeptical about who and what sources to trust. Two hundred members of Congress also supported a … [Read more...] about USAFacts Launches “State of the Union in Numbers”