Americans for Prosperity--ACTION ALERT!

June 4, 2013

North Carolina has a shot at expanding school choice for parents, but we need your help!

House Bill 944 – the Opportunity Scholarship Act – would create North Carolina’s first school voucher program. This bill, if passed, would give scholarships for students to attend private schools and provide increased educational freedom for families!

Help North Carolina expand educational freedom by contacting your representative to support House Bill 944.

Some state and local governments offer vouchers to help parents pay for tuition at a private school instead of enrolling their children in the local public school. Giving parents more resources to choose the best option for their children’s education has improved outcomes for these children, but it also has improved the quality of the public schools that now must compete for students or be left behind.

Eleven states and the District of Columbia have established this type of program – now it is time for North Carolina to step up for parents.

Click here to contact your state legislators and Governor McCrory and urge them to support House Bill 944.

This bill is not a partisan issue. Both Democrats and Republicans are sponsoring this bill. It is simply about increasing educational freedom for families.

AFP-North Carolina supports House Bill 944 – the Opportunity Scholarship Act - and we hope you will ask your lawmaker to do so as well.

Sincerely,
Dallas Woodhouse
North Carolina State Director
Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens to support restraining state and federal government growth and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP is more than 2.3 million activists strong, with activists in all 50 states. AFP has 35 state chapters and affiliates. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org

Advocacy group to campaign for NC tax reform

April 16, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Conservative political group Americans for Prosperity announced Tuesday a $500,000 marketing and advocacy campaign to push tax reform through the North Carolina General Assembly.


The group's North Carolina chapter will lead an effort that includes town hall meetings, grassroots organizing and advertising. The effort is meant to encourage action on a Depression-era tax code that ranks the state among the highest regionally in corporate and income taxes, said Dallas Woodhouse, state director.

Legislators from both parties have long talked about reforming the state's outdated tax code to make it more competitive.

The only comprehensive tax overhaul unveiled so far this session would lower both corporate and individual income tax rates to 6 percent. The combined local and state sales tax that most consumers pay would fall from 6.75 percent to 6.5 percent but would expand to new services that were previously exempted.

North Carolina's corporate rate of 6.9 percent and top individual rate of 7.75 percent rank among the highest in the Southeast.

Those and other figures show that North Carolina has fallen behind the times, said Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.

"I believe it is time for us to get back in the game, to make some bold moves," he added.

Americans for Prosperity will advocate specifically for a large tax cut up front that they argue will jumpstart economic growth. The group also wants sales taxes free of exemptions, the elimination of tax credits such as the earned income tax credit and reform for other taxes they say overlap.

Woodhouse said the organization will publish polling data showing that the public supports its philosophy, but he declined to reveal the source before the release. He said the group wants to keep the marketing campaign issue-based but could target specific lawmakers who don't support the group's anti-tax message.

"The plan right now is to be more positive, but I won't rule that out," he said.

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Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest To Push for Tax Reform

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest To Push for Tax Reform


Press Conference Today

4/16/2013                                

Contact: Hal Weatherman 919-715-1949

AFP President Tim Phillips to Announce Major NC Tax Reform Initiative

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest to join Phillips and State Director Dallas Woodhouse in announcing unprecedented grassroots effort to pass major tax relief and reform

AFP to detail major outreach effort to reform North Carolina’s broken tax code

RALEIGH, NC – One day after millions of North Carolina citizens finished filing their state taxes using North Carolina’s complicated and punishing tax code, AFP will detail its “Back in the Game” push for tax relief and reform. That will put North Carolina “Back in the Game” for jobs with a new tax code that taxes less, taxes fair and taxes simple.

What: Americans for Prosperity “Back in the Game” Press Conference

When: Tuesday April 16th 12:30 P.M.

Where: In front of the Legislative Building, 16 W. Jones Street

Who: 

Lt. Governor Dan Forest

Tim Phillips, President of Americans for Prosperity

Dallas Woodhouse, State Director of Americans for Prosperity – North Carolina

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org


See more at: http://www.ltgov.state.nc.us/News/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemid=1150#sthash.QJdPvrJB.BBdilz2Z.dpuf

September 22, 2012: Constitution Day Tea Party Rally at Jomeokee Campground

September 22, 2012,11:30 am-4:00 pm

Constitution Day Tea Party Rally at Jomeokee Campground

A group of Moore TEA Citizens will be heading over that morning, and we sure want you to go with us! The day will feature our singing favorite, Bruce Bellott! He will be there to sing "We Ain't Goin' Away" and "In God's Hands". Some of the Founding Fathers will be there as well and there will surely be lots of Constitution copies available - well bring a good supply!

Please click NOW to register.

Here is more information from the Constitution Day organizers:

Last year's was a huge success with over 1200 in attendance throughout the day. We will be at the beautiful natural amphitheater called Jomeokee Music Park in Pinnacle, NC. It is 15 minutes north of Winston Salem.

There will be a lot of great things scheduled, a family oriented event, great music and just a great time to gather with other like minded individuals across the state. The best part of event is that it's FREE!!! Let's make this the BIGGEST TEA Party event across the region! What better time to do it than during Constitution Week?

TEA Parties and like minded people from across America are invited to band together in a display of UNITY. Celebrate the 225th anniversary of our Constitution as we reaffirm the common goal to restore our founding principles to the Republic.

It's all about freedom, liberty and one nation under God. A family friendly affair with speakers, music, faith and fellowship organized by the North Carolina Central TEA Party Coalition.

Confirmed speakers so far:  Jan Morgan (Conservative icon from Texas), NC Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby, Debra Goldman (Auditor Council of State Candidate), Vince Coakley (Revolution Radio), Pudgy Miller (KIRP Keeping It Real with Pudgy Radio), Jeremiah Farmer (Farmer Radio Hour), Michael Steinberg (9th District Constitutionalist, author of 'Tea For Three'), Bill Flynn (Clear Channel Radio host, 6th District Constitutionalist), Scott Cumbie (Constitutional expert, Forsyth GOP Chairman), Diana Lightfoot (National Health Care expert), Chris Farr (AFP NC Grass Roots Coordinator), Kyle Hall (AFP Western NC Leader). Special appearance by Benjamin Franklin (Kershaw Getty).

Special appearance from member of OPSECTeam personnel of the recently released video "Dishonest Disclosures".

Musical entertainment will include the Bluegrass Brothers and Bruce Bellott (Nashville, TN - Performer of "We Ain't Going Away", "America. Back in God's Hands", 'Obama, You're Fired").

AND...y'all will love this...Chick-fil-A will be available for purchase at the event!

Whew!  Bring a chair - it's a long time to stand!  Sign up today and let's go together from the Armory, Morganton Road, Southern Pines. 

If you're planning to go, get ready to wear Red, White and Blue. If you have a flag, bring it. Do you have an early American costume? Wear it! This is a day for patriotism and American Spirit, folks! Please try to make the time for this important day!


REGISTER

Sincerely,
Carol and Dee
Moore TEA Citizens
mooreteacitizens@gmail.com
910-783-8340

Americans for Prosperity: Control or Choice?

Medicare’s growth is unsustainable. Medicare provides health insurance to almost 50 million seniors and costs taxpayers more than $550 billion a year. By the end of the decade Medicare will spend almost a trillion dollars every single year. Both President Obama and Congressman Paul Ryan have proposed sweeping changes to the Medicare system.


In this new four-part series, Americans for Prosperity explores Medicare’s sustainability, President Obama’s plan, Congressman Ryan’s plan and Medicare’s best path forward.

Part I: What is Medicare?

Part II: President Obama’s Medicare Plan

Part III: Congressman Ryan’s Medicare Plan

Part IV: Medicare’s Best Path Forward

Americans for Prosperity® (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP has more than 2,000,000 members, including members in all 50 states, and 34 state chapters and affiliates. More than 95,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial investment in AFP or AFP Foundation. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY: Join Us Next Week to Stand Up to Obama's Agenda

We've faced a government health care takeover, burdening Americans with over $500 billion in new taxes, four straight years of spending trillions of dollars we don't have, billions wasted on green energy companies like Solyndra which then went bankrupt, and over 42 straight months of unemployment above 8 percent.


This failing agenda must come to an end.

Join Michelle Malkin and Americans for Prosperity in Charlotte, North Carolina, this Monday, for our Family Fun Day kick-off event for the Obama's Failing Agenda Tour. We will give you all the tools you need to educate your neighbors and family about Obama's Failing Agenda and put grassroots pressure on him.

Can't make it to our Charlotte event? The bus will be swinging through cities throughout the state - see the list on the right. Come out for the tour stop near you!


The Charlotte family fun day will be held rain or shine and includes great food, live music, family fun activities, free Obama's Failing Agenda t-shirts, and speakers like Michelle Malkin, radio host Tony Katz, and AFP President Tim Phillips.

Go to FailingAgenda.com for more information and to register for one of our free tour stops with Tony Katz and Fox News Contributor Cal Thomas.

As the failures just keep piling up, we need an agenda that will lead America to Prosperity, not one that puts us deeper in debt.

Visit  Failing Agenda.com to register for a tour stop and sign our petition.

For Prosperity,


Dallas Woodhouse
NC State Director
Americans for Prosperity

What: Family Fun Day and Obama's Failing Agenda Tour

Where: SMS Atrium, 1764 Norland Road, Charlotte, NC

When: Monday, September 3, 2:30 to 5 PM

 Family activities, music, and phone banking

5 to 7 PM: Dinner and speakers

Who: Michelle Malkin, Tony Katz, Tim Phillips,

and your conservative friends from around the state!

Other NC Tour Stops:

Tuesday, September 4

•7:30 AM Lincolnton

•9:30 AM Gastonia

•12:30 PM Hendersonville

•2:00 PM Candler/Asheville

•7:30 PM Hickory (5 PM food and phone banking)

Wednesday, September 5

•9:00 AM Statesville

•10:45 AM Salisbury

•12:15 PM Lexington

•2:00 PM Asheboro

•7:30 PM Greensboro (5 PM food and phone banking)

Thursday, September 6

•8:45 AM Burlington

•11:00 AM Sanford

•12:45 PM Southern Pines

•2:45 PM Fayetteville

•7:30 PM Raleigh (5 PM food and phone banking)

Register today!

Americans for Prosperity® (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP has more than 2 million members, including members in all 50 states, and 34 state chapters and affiliates. More than 90,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial investment in AFP or AFP Foundation. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org.

Americans for Prosperity: Fall Issues Update

Congress is currently in the middle of its traditional August recess, but they will have a full agenda in September when they return. Tax reform, violating last year’s debt ceiling deal and health care are poised to dominate the policy discourse. We’ll continue to update you about critical developments as they occur.


Staying informed is pivotal to being a good activist. Click below to learn more from our sister organization, Americans for Prosperity Foundation, about these pressing issues for the fall.

•Need to Know: Fiscal Cliff:  January 1, 2013 brings the expiration of the Bush era tax cuts; it will also usher in several new taxes from the President’s health care law. The dramatic increase in taxes will surely hit this weak economic recovery.

•Need to Know: Medicare and IPAB:  Congressman Paul Ryan’s selection as the Republican vice-presidential candidate put a spotlight back on Medicare and the President’s use of a board of 15 unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats to control Medicare.

•Need to Know: The Budget Control Act:  Last summer, Congress agreed to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for $1.2 trillion cuts in spending dubbed the sequester. Congress seems poised to undo their agreement from only a year ago.

•Need to Know: Medicaid Expansion:  Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on health care, states now have the option whether to expand their broken, costly Medicaid system.


Sincerely,
Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity® (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP has more than 2,000,000 members, including members in all 50 states, and 34 state chapters and affiliates. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org

UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK!

August 27, 2012, 7:00 pm: Havelock Board of Commissioners Meeting, City Hall Auditorium, 1 Governmental Avenue, Havelock, NC.

August 28, 2012, 1:00 pm: Join State Rep. McElraft in Greenville for a Women for Mitt Call Day event at the Greenville Victory Office, 103B Commerce Street, Greenville, NC.  CLICK HERE for more information and to RSVP!

August 28, 2012, 7:00 pm: New Bern Board of Alderman Meeting, City Hall Courtroom, 300 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC

August 29, 2012, 12:00-1:00 pm: Luncheon honoring Dan Forest, Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor, Lanetree Country Club, 2317 Salem Church Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27530. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Neal Harrington or Michaela Carty by Friday, August 24th at 704-364-3261. You may also email Neal@danforest.com. Contributions may not exceed $4,000 per person per election. Contributions must be from an individual or PAC. Corporate contributions are prohibited.

August 30, 2012, 6:00pm: Eastern NC Tea Party Table Talk with special guest, Justice Paul Newby, NC Supreme Court Justice, Queen Street Deli, 115 Queen St. (across from the courthouse), Kinston, NC. Meet and Greet from 6:00-6:30 pm then Justice Newby will begin speaking promptly at 6:30, leaving time for Q and A. If you have ever wondered about the NC educational system, where it has been, and where it is headed, this is the Table Talk for you!  Justice Newby will be speaking on the educational system in NC. He will address homeschooling in our state as part of his discussion. He will expound on past and present rulings as well as the future for the educational offerings given our current national trends. Justice Newby is an excellent orator with a foundation of Constitutional and Biblical wisdom that he brings to the bench as he makes decisions for our state. Please invite friends and family members to this special event. With over 2 million homeschoolers nationwide this is a relevant topic to all citizens. Our future leaders are being molded today. Food is available beginning at 6:00 pm, Deli Sandwich, a side and drink is only $6! Dessert and Coffee is available as well. Please plan on eating at Queen St to support our local businesses and in appreciation for use of the facility. 2012-2013 Business meeting for Eastern NC Homeschoolers will be held from 7:30-8:30 pm. Contact: ssparks747@Aol.com.

August 30, 2012, 7:00 pm: CCTA AFP Phone Banking Party at the James Residence. For info call Lynn at 252-402-0333.

September 3, 2012: Labor Day

September 4, 7:00 pm: Craven County Commissioners Meeting-- Craven County Commissioners will be meeting in Dover at the Firehouse for this meeting. 1st Monday meetings are open to the public and citizen petitions allowed. (Special date due to Holiday).

September 4, 2012, 7:00 pm: Pamilico County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 2nd floor of the Pamlico County Courthouse in the Patsy H. Sadler Room at 302 Main St., Bayboro, NC,

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY--IMPORTANT MESSAGE!

Meet Cal Thomas and Michelle Malkin in NC!

Our "Obama's Failing Agenda" bus tour begins on Monday, September 3 (Labor Day) and winds across the state through Thursday, September 6.


Will we see you along the way? Join us at the town closest to you!

Obama hopes North Carolinians don’t remember how his failing policies have increased unemployment, hiked taxes, and saddled our economy with tremendous debt and his disastrous health care law. But we will be going from town to town to encourage everyone to remember—signing petitions and phone banking all along the way!

REGISTER TODAY

(Events are free of charge but we would like to know how many people to expect.)

Monday September 3rd

Charlotte -- Monday, Sept. 3 -- 2:30-7:00 pm -- Michelle Malkin will join us for a Labor Day Celebration of American Excellence at the SMS Atrium. The event will feature entertainment and activities for the young and old including beach music with the Craig Woolard Band. There will be great food, volleyball, basketball, mini golf, and arcade style games. There will also be opportunities for concerned citizens to put grassroots pressure on the President by signing our petition and participating in the "Freedom Phones" phone banking system.  Click here to register for the Labor Day celebration!

The “Obama’s Failing Agenda” bus will also roll into other towns on our route to educate, motivate and activate-- discussing Obama’s many failing policies. These will be short but powerful rallies to engage citizens and the local media on the issues, and encourage petition-signing and phone banking.

Tuesday, September 4

Lincolnton 7:30 am Lincolnton Cultural Center, 403 E. Main Street. Coffee and doughnuts.

Gastonia 9:30 am Best Buy, 3054 E. Franklin Boulevard.

Hendersonville 12:30 pm Patton Park, Large Pavilion, 114 E. Clairmont Drive.

Candler/Asheville area 2:00 pm Cruizers Diner, 1320 Smoky Park Highway, Candler 28715.

Hickory – Tuesday, Sept. 4 – 7:30-9:00 pm Fox News Commentator Cal Thomas will join us for a Town Hall at the Hickory Convention Center. Doors open at 5:00 pm for free supper, phone banking, and petition signing.

Wednesday, September 5

Statesville 9:00 am Johnson’s Parts and Supply, 1112 Shelton Avenue.

Salisbury 10:45 am Tilley’s Harley Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive.

Lexington 12:15 pm Schell Bail Bonds, 103 West Center Street.

Asheboro 2:00 pm Bicentennial Park, 135 Sunset Avenue.

Greensboro – Wednesday, Sept. 5 – 7:30-9:00 pm – Fox News Commentator Cal Thomas will join us for a Town Hall at the Greensboro Coliseum Pavilion. Doors open at 5:00 pm for free supper, phone banking and petition-signing.

Thursday, September 6

Burlington 8:45 am Down Home Harley Davidson, 2215 Hanford Road.

Sanford 11:00 am Sanford Honda Select, 2910 South Horner Boulevard.

Southern Pines 12:45 pm Pine Crest Plaza, 1090 West Morganton Road.

Fayetteville 2:45 pm The Climbing Place, 436 West Russell Street.

Raleigh -- Thursday, Sept. 6 – 7:30-9:00 pm – Michelle Malkin will join us for a Town Hall at the Kerr Scott Building at the State Fairgrounds. Doors Open at 5:00 P.M.

Please help us send a loud and clear message that we believe Obama’s policies are failing America!  IF YOU PLAN TO MEET OBAMA’S FAILING AGENDA BUS TOUR AT ANY OF THESE EVENTS REGISTER HERE!

(Events are free of charge but we would like to know how many people to expect.)

Americans for Prosperity® (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP has more than 2,000,000 members, including members in all 50 states, and 34 state chapters and affiliates. More than 95,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial investment in AFP or AFP Foundation. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org

JOIN CCTA TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS THIS WEEK!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012:  CCTA Monthly Meeting

at the Bridge Point Hotel, New Bern, NC

Special Pre-Meeting Session at 6:00 pm—Crash Course on Social Media

Regular Meeting is from 7:00 pm-9:00pm

Program: Election Law, presented by Susan Myrick, John W. Pope Civitas Institute and Electoral College presented by Ed Kearney

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012: CCTA DINNER AND PHONE BANKING PARTY!

Sponsored by Americans for Prosperity with Bethany Hudson, NC Field Coordinator for AFP

Bridge Point Hotel, 101 Howell Rd., New Bern, NC

Dinner will be available from 5:00 pm--Followed by Phone Banking

We will be making non-partisan calls with just a quick 3 question survey on the economy.  Please bring a friend or two and come out and give us a hand--I guarantee it will be fun!

(Note: We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month for our regular meetings.  Open to the public.)

Contact Lynn Childs for info, phone: 252-402-0333 (or email: lynn.ccta@gmail.com).

Highlights from AFP Defending the Dream Summit

Video: Gov. Scott Walker at DREAM Summit


Mark Levin's speech from the closing session of the 2012 Defending the American Dream Summit.

Video: Michelle Malkin at 2012 Defending the Dream Summit

Video: AG Pam Bondi at the Defending the Dream Summit

AFPF Defending the American Dream Summit 2012 Saturday Opening Session (with Laura Ingram)

Hands off My Health Care Rally - August 3, 2012 - Washington DC

Are YOU ready to Rally??? Ready to REPEAL Obama Care??? Then make arrangements to be at THIS Rally on the 3rd of August.

Hands Off My Health Care Rally

Upper Senate Park, Washington, D.C.

Friday, August 3rd from Noon - 1 PM

With Tim Phillips, Americans for Prosperity, Congressman Paul Ryan, Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America, Jim Martin, 60 Plus Association

You already know that President Obama is attempting to force a multi-trillion dollar takeover of health care and push a massive new tax. But you can fight back. The Supreme Court decision was frustrating, but not a decisive setback. You may have already heard how AFP is organizing dozens of rallies and events in more than 20 states to defend health care freedom. One of our most important rallies is coming up soon, and we need your help as we rally for repeal!

Come join other free-market grassroots activists from across the country at Upper Senate Park on August 3rd!

Meet us at the park or take an AFP shuttle bus from the Defending the American Dream Summit at the Hilton Washington.

If  taking the AFP shuttle bus, meet at the rear bus entrance of the Washington Hilton at 10 AM. Buses will drop-off for the rally at Union Station and reload in the same location from 12:15-12:30 PM to return attendees to the Hilton Washington.

This event is FREE - except of course trip fare and hotel/motel fare. For more info:

http://handsoffrally.eventbrite.com/

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY: Defending the American Dream Summit

This is a great conference! Hal and Raynor, Don and Nancy attended last year! ~ Lynn

The sixth annual Defending the American Dream Summit is coming to our nation's capital on August 2-4, 2012.

Join Congressman Paul Ryan and AEI President Arthur Brooks at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC.


AFP Foundation's Summit will include leaders and experts who promote limited government, ensuring that our ideas turn the tide in the fight for economic freedom.

The other side knows the impact of our message. Last year Occupy DC tried to force entry into the convention center and block traffic, attempting to disrupt our peaceful gathering. But our ideas that enrich and empower society as a whole, are stronger than attacks from the Left.

Last year, we were joined by Presidential Candidates Mitt Romney and Herman Cain, in addition to top conservative radio host Mark Levin, Carly Fiorina, Jonah Goldberg, Ken Cuccinelli, James O'Keefe and more -- and with an equally stellar line-up on speakers this year, you won't want to miss out.

Early bird registration ends on July 6, and in North Carolina, a special bus package is available to attend the Summit. Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets on the bus making stops in North Carolina on the way to AFPF's Washington D.C. Summit. Your ticket includes the cost of bus travel, hotel, admission to the conference, our Friday evening Ronald Reagan tribute dinner, Saturday morning continental breakfast, and access to all general sessions and breakouts.

We can't wait to see you in Washington D.C. as we hear from top national leaders and experts in the field of economic liberty and freedom. Don't forget to follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #DREAM12 and join us and other great conservatives for an unforgettable weekend in our nation's capital!

Sincerely,
Dallas Woodhouse, State Director
Americans for Prosperity Foundation - North Carolina

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY: What's Next?

The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the President’s disastrous health care law yesterday, but this issue is far from over. AFP is more committed than ever to defeating President Obama's unaffordable, irresponsible and unaccountable law that burdens the American people with a painful new tax.


Many of you have asked what AFP's next move would be. Our next move is to continue the battle and call on Congress to repeal President Obama's health care law that is a trillion-dollar government takeover. Equally disturbing, the law strips authority over health care decisions away from patients and doctors, and gives it to Washington bureaucrats.


In 2009, President Obama promised that his heath care law was “absolutely not a tax, and would not raise the deficit.” Yet President Obama’s health care law is one of the largest tax increases in history, and we’re making sure that fact is very well known.

Click here to watch Americans for Prosperity’s 'NOT A TAX' ad calling for the full repeal of this damaging law.Obama’s health care law not only gives the federal government the power to penalize Americans for not buying something they may not want, but it is completely unaffordable. According to a study by a Trustee on the Medicare Board, this big-government legislation will add $530 billion to federal deficits and increase Washington spending by $1.76 trillion over the next decade.

http://americansforprosperity.org/handsoffmyhealthcare/petition1/

LIVE EVENT TONIGHT AT THE BRIDGE POINTE HOTEL, NEW BERN

Join CCTA on June 28th, 5-7 pm, for a Joint Event

with The Lockwood Phillips Viewpoints Show

(WTKF 107.1 FM Broadcasting Live)

and Americans for Propserity as we

send a message to President Obama

The Private Sector IS NOT FINE!!!

Bridge Pointe Hotel, 101 Howell Rd., New Bern, NC 28562

Contact Lynn Childs for info, phone: 252-402-0333 (or email: lynn.ccta@gmail.com).

Americans For Prosperity Launching $5.5 Million Ad Effort

Join CCTA on June 28th, 5-7 pm, for a Joint Event with

The Lockwood Phillips Viewpoints Show (WTKF 107.1 FM Broadcasting Live)

and Americans for Propserity as we send a message to President Obama--

The Private Sector IS NOT FINE!!!

Bridge Pointe Hotel, 101 Howell Rd., New Bern, NC 28562.

Contact Lynn Childs for info, phone: 252-402-0333 (or email: lynn.ccta@gmail.com).

AFP Launching $5.5 Million Ad Effort


ARLINGTON, VA – Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s largest advocate for economic freedom, announced a multi-state ad effort that demonstrates how badly President Obama is out of touch with the real economy. “When President Obama said the private sector was doing ‘just fine,’ he surpassed his own bad record of being out of touch with the economic challenges Americans are facing. Our new ad demonstrates just how far removed the president is from the real economy,” said AFP President Tim Phillips. “The fact is the private sector is severely hampered by the specter of rising taxes and new regulations.”

Titled Doing Fine, the new ad begins airing today and will run for ten days in Colorado, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Doing Fine calls on President Obama to support the AFP Jobs Agenda, which encompasses a number of policies proven to support a vibrant economy and job creation.

This latest ad effort brings the total amount that AFP has spent educating on President Obama’s disastrous policies to $20 million since last Fall.

In addition to this major ad buy, AFP will be conducting grassroots efforts educating citizens on other big spending politicians who support the Obama agenda, including this ad on Senator Tester, which is currently running throughout Montana and is supported by the Tester Truth Tour.

http://americansforprosperity.org/handsoff/#ixzz1yRWXI6qR

CLICK HERE TO WATCH DOING FINE AD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7VLSnI2DAw&feature=youtu.be

A Message from Americans for Prosperity of NC

This week, the Senate will begin consideration of S. 3240, the massive farm bill that sets agriculture and food policy. Like its predecessors, the 2012 farm bill is shaping up to be nothing more than a big handout to agri-businesses.


This farm bill continues Washington’s reckless, runaway spending. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Senate farm bill will cost $969 billion over the next decade. We simply can’t afford to continue such out-of-control spending.

Although S. 3240 repeals some of the current price and income support programs, it replaces them with new programs that essentially do the same thing. Under the proposed “shallow-loss” program, Congress would guarantee that a crop producer’s revenues will never drop below 90% of the average revenues they received over the previous five years—a program that will be especially expensive given the high prices for commodities like corn and soy beans in recent years.

The bill also spends more on other subsidies. It provides unlimited funds for crop insurance, and it greatly expands funding for agricultural research and development.

The federal government should not be in the business of guaranteeing people’s income or providing lavish subsidies for agri-businesses. For a more on the Senate farm bill check out AFP’s recent letter of opposition.

And be sure to keep the heat on your representatives in Congress to cut wasteful farm subsidies!

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY GOES TO RALEIGH!

On Thursday, May 24 Americans for Prosperity will bring busloads of activists to Raleigh to encourage NC House members to stop abusive forced annexations once and for all.


Buses will leave from the locations below. Save your seat by CLICKING HERE.

8:00 am Monkey Junction, Wilmington--Home Depot 5511 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington , NC 28412 Beside Staples and across from Walmart. Cars should be parked at the back of the parking lot towards the Wachovia.
8:30 am Wilmington--Home Depot 210 Eastwood Road , Wilmington , NC

Intersection of Market and Eastwood by Gold's Gym. Cars should park in the area of parking lot shared with Kohl's.
8:30 am Lexington Walmart parking lot, 160 Lowes Blvd. , Lexington , NC 27292
9:15 am McLeansville Lions Club 1124 Mount Hope Church Rd. in McLeansville , North Carolina
9:30 am Oak Level Baptist Church, 3598 Oak Level Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

WEAR RED SHIRTS!

(We Cannot guarantee time of departure from Raleigh.)

It looks like the state Senate is keeping its promise to defend the recent grassroots victory over forced municipal annexation. Now, it is the state House’s turn to take up annexation reform and AFP activists will be there to encourage them to do so.

The legislation being discussed is a pair of annexation reforms that would stop forced annexations in several areas including: Goldsboro , Kinston , Fayetteville , Wilson , Wilmington , Rocky Mount and Lexington . (House Bill 5-Local De-Annexations).

A second bill would subject ALL forced annexations to a direct vote of the people affected. (House Bill 925-Annexation Reform 2).

After years of abusing taxpayers, the cities that make up the North Carolina League of Municipalities lost this fight in the court of public opinion and the General Assembly in recent months. They should not be able to use taxpayer money to receive a third or fourth bite at the apple.

Catch a bus to Raleigh on Thursday and encourage the state House members to fight for property owners by supporting these bills!

Dallas Woodhouse
North Carolina State Director
Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens to support restraining state and federal government growth and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP is more than 1.9 million activists strong, with activists in all 50 states. AFP has 35 state chapters and affiliates. More than 90,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial contribution to AFP or AFP Foundation. Americans for Prosperity does not support or oppose candidates for public office. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org
 

A MESSAGE FROM AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY

Over three years ago, President Obama ratcheted up government spending and debt with his $831 billion stimulus package, while promising to create jobs and boost economic growth here in America.

But now, we're finding out that billions of those stimulus dollars were actually spent helping "green energy" companies overseas. Learn more about this outrage today. Be among the first to watch our groundbreaking ad exposing the truth.

Even though there are 13 million unemployed Americans, the Obama administration is working to create "green jobs" in foreign countries!
Click here to watch the ad and learn more about what is being done with your tax dollars!

This ad is only the beginning. Americans for Prosperity will be pushing hard on all fronts to ensure that every American knows we must put grassroots pressure on President Obama for his disastrous economic policies.
If you want to send a message to the President, please join with Americans for Prosperity and tell the President to Stop Tanking America.

Click here to sign the Stop Tanking America petition!

We cannot allow reckless government spending to go unchecked, particularly when the money goes overseas. Spread the word. Tell your family, your friends, your neighbors, and anyone who will listen about this Administration's lack of regard for American jobs and the American economy.

Together, let's expose the hypocrisy of the stimulus dollars sent overseas.
Sincerely,

Tim Phillips
President, Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity® (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP has more than 2 million members, including members in all 50 states, and 34 state chapters and affiliates. More than 90,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial investment in AFP or AFP Foundation. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org

Americans for Prosperity: NC Real Solutions is Coming to a Town Near You!

NC Real Solutions is coming to a town near you! Next week our road tour will begin criss-crossing the state to continue educating North Carolina citizens about the real solutions being delivered by the new state budget.


Starting next Tuesday, April 10, NC Real Solutions will be making a road tour throughout the big cities and small towns in North Carolina. Our preliminary tour schedule is available below. I hope you will meet us at one of our stops!

“As a North Carolina native and a mother of three with children in our public schools, I was concerned when, during a shaky economy, Gov. Perdue proposed nearly a billion dollars in new taxes. With sky high gas prices, hard-working families like ours just did not need a tax increase. Instead the new legislature passed a bi-partisan budget that cut waste, lowered taxes, and added state funding for 2,000 more teachers."  ~ Donna King, Raleigh

Traveling with the tour will be Raleigh resident, North Carolina State University graduate and Americans for Prosperity Foundation activist Donna King who is featured in the television spot.

King is one of the many North Carolina residents who is enjoying a lower tax burden thanks to the work of the North Carolina legislature. NC Real Solutions wants to make sure all North Carolinians are educated about the successes of the state budget reforms.

Join us at a tour stop, bring a friend, and let's make sure all North Carolinians understand the real solutions of balancing the budget and lowering taxes!


Sincerely,
Dallas Woodhouse
State Director
Americans for Prosperity Foundation - North Carolina

Preliminary Tour Schedule


April 10:
Burlington, 9am, S. Main St. and W. Front St. - http://mapq.st/HfSqYU
Greensboro, 10:30am, Battleground Dr., E. Market St., N. Elm St. - http://mapq.st/HaMbIO
Winston-Salem, 1pm, N. Marshall St., N. Main St., Stratford Ave. - http://mapq.st/H4S8CL
High Point, 2:30pm, Church Ave., E. Green Dr. - http://mapq.st/HaNxTI
Lexington, 4pm, E. First Ave., W. Center St. - http://mapq.st/HgJVsF

April 11:
Salisbury, 9am, W. Innes St., N. Main St., N. Fulton S. - http://mapq.st/Hg5sX1
Concord, 10:30am, N. Church St., S. Union St. - http://mapq.st/HHdoiJ
Charlotte, 1pm, N. Tryon St., Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. - http://mapq.st/HhVOmO
Monroe, 4pm, W. Jefferson St., Main St., Franklin St. - http://mapq.st/HO3skL

April 12:
Wadesboro, 9am, E. Martin St., N. Washington St., Greene St. - http://mapq.st/HbsIlt
Rockingham, 10:00am, E. Washington St., W. Franklin St., Rockingham Rd.
Southern Pines, 11:30am, W. Pennsylvania Ave., Broad St., Connecticut Ave. - http://mapq.st/HdyFk8
Sanford, 1:30pm, St. Clair Ct., S. Horner Blvd., Steele St., Gulf St. - http://mapq.st/HkRa3j
Dunn, 3:30pm, W. Broad St., Cumberland St., Granville St. - http://mapq.st/Hdj2Zg

Future dates, times and locations will be announced soon.

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens to support restraining state and federal government growth and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP is more than 1.9 million activists strong, with activists in all 50 states. AFP has 34 state chapters and affiliates. More than 90,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial contribution to AFP or AFP Foundation. Americans for Prosperity does not support or oppose candidates for public office.  For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org