Tea Party Patriots Weekly Report from Washington for 8/28/17

CALENDAR: The House and Senate have both left for their August recess, and will not return until Tuesday, September 5. DEBT CEILING: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has advised Congress that he will reach the limit of his ability to use what he calls “extraordinary measures” – what regular people call “smoke and mirrors” – to…

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Senate Nominations

Our nation has a rich history of advancing trade policies that embody the virtues of the free market, a commitment to human rights, and the core principles of America’s founding. International trade has been a cornerstone of our nation's economic success and exceptional nature. Trade agreements only work, however, if both parties abide by the…Read More

Debt Ceiling

Our nation stands mired in debt – more than $20 trillion in debt, in fact. That works out to more than $60,000 for every man, woman, and child in America. At Tea Party Patriots – which was created in 2009 to fight for greater economic freedom, greater personal freedom, and a debt-free future – we find…Read More

Taxpayers foot the bill for illegal immigrants’ appeals in federal court

According to a Heritage expert on immigration, U.S. taxpayers are made to pay many of the legal fees for illegal immigrants filing appeals in federal court. The Washington Examiner has the story: “American taxpayers are subsidizing the appeals of all these cases,” said von Spakovsky. He said that nearly all deportation decisions from the Board…

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Judicial Crisis Network launches $500,000 digital ad campaign to bolster President Trump’s judges

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The Judicial Crisis Network announced a digital ad campaign on Monday to pressure Senate Democrats to sign off on President Trump’s judicial nominees and put an end to liberals using gridlock and obstruction. The Washington Times has the inside scoop: The Judicial Crisis Network said it will spend $500,000 on digital ads, and they and…

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