The American Future Fund is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization based in Iowa.
29-512: Nick Ryan, an adviser to U.S. Representative Jim Nussle , founded the organization in 2007. Its current president is another Iowa state Senator Sandra Greiner . All are Republicans who served on Mitt Romney 's campaign for the Republican U.S. Presidential nomination in 2008. The fund describes itself as providing Americans with "a conservative and free market viewpoint" with the means to communicate and advocate on behalf of those beliefs. In 2010,
58-404: A candidate. Much of its communications work since then have involved negative advertising against Democrats, but also includes advocacy for a Libertarian candidate designed to hurt a Democrat's chance of winning an election and television ads against Donald Trump during his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination . Jim Nussle James Allen Nussle (born June 27, 1960)
87-630: A speech from the well of the House while wearing a paper bag over his head to protest the "shameful" ethical behavior involved in the House banking scandal . He became Chairman of the House Budget Committee in 2001, the first Iowan to serve as chair of the committee. His position brought national and international interest to his district, including the ONE Campaign , the lobbying group formed by Bono of
116-635: A story about this revision in which ONE confirmed that they had placed the statement. Nussle's voting record was relatively conservative, despite representing a district with a slight Democratic lean. He had a lifetime rating of 85 from the American Conservative Union . His district has voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election since 1988. Typical conservative positions Nussle embraced are supporting restrictions on abortion and supporting President Bush's tax cuts. His district
145-660: A trade group for credit unions . In 2021, Nussle said that he would no longer affiliate with the Republican Party, following the January 6 United States Capitol attack . House Budget Committee The United States House Committee on the Budget , commonly known as the House Budget Committee , is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives . Its responsibilities include legislative oversight of
174-717: A waiver requires a vote of the whole House, and is usually included in the opening day "Rules Package" that sets the rules for each successive Congress. Such a resolution is normally introduced as "House Resolution 5" or "House Resolution 6". Several high-profile budget committee members have gone on to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget : Leon Panetta (budget committee chairman 1989–1993), Rob Portman (budget committee vice chairman) and Jim Nussle (budget committee chairman 2001–2007). Additionally, John Kasich (chairman 1995–2001) went on to serve as Governor of Ohio from 2011 to 2019, while Paul Ryan (chairman 2011–2015)
203-548: A wide margin. After the defeat, he first started his own consulting business. In 2007, he was nominated to become Director of the Office of Management and Budget by President Bush. Three Republicans and four Democrats announced their intentions to seek the House seat Nussle was vacating in January, 2007. The primaries pared the candidates down to Democrat Bruce Braley and Republican Mike Whalen. Braley won Nussle's former seat. Nussle
232-571: Is an American businessman and retired politician who has been president and chief executive officer of the Credit Union National Association from 2014 to 2024 and of its successor group America's Credit Unions since 2024. Nussle served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007 and was the Republican nominee for the 2006 Iowa gubernatorial election , losing to Democrat Chet Culver . He
261-419: Is present. For hearings, two members must be present for a hearing to begin. For a business meeting, such as a "mark-up" of a legislative document, a majority of its members must be present. If a bill is passed out of committee without the requisite quorum, it may be subject to a point of order on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives . The committee may only consider measures placed before it either by
290-531: The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, commonly referred to as the " budget resolution ". This resolution sets the aggregate levels of revenue and spending that is expected to occur in a given fiscal year . A budget resolution by law must be enacted by Congress by April 15. This target date is rarely met, and in at least four years (FY1999, FY2003, FY2005, and FY2007) no budget resolution was ultimately adopted. This resolution also gives to each committee of
319-580: The American Freedom Fund in some years. Others identified as providing funding include Iowa businessman Bruce Rastetter , a founder of US ethanol-producer Hawkeye Energy Holdings , and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America , a lobbying group. It is affiliated with the Center to Protect Patient Rights. The Fund's first communications effort was a positive ad in support of
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#1732881122676348-463: The Federal Government each year) and mandatory spending (spending such as entitlements where a beneficiary class is defined and a benefit is provided). If an entitlement is expanded and it has not been budgeted for in the budget resolution, it is subject to a point of order on the floor and, if not waived, will prevent it from being called up for consideration (if a Member of Congress stands before
377-470: The House an "allocation" of "new budget authority". This allocation is important in the consideration of legislation on the floor of the House. If a bill comes to the floor to be considered and it causes an increase in spending above this allocation, it is subject to a point of order (under 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act). This is true for discretionary spending (spending that is provided to
406-560: The House of Representatives, membership on the Budget Committee is term limited. Rank-and-file members must rotate off the committee after serving for three terms. Chairmen and ranking members may serve no more than four terms. (See Clause 5 of Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives). These limits are often waived, as they have been for Chairman John Kasich (R-OH), Chairman Jim Nussle (R-IA) and Chairman John Spratt (D-SC). Such
435-448: The annual Congressional Budget Resolution, which sets overall spending guidelines for Congress as it develops the annual federal appropriations bills . The committee also reviews supplemental budget requests submitted by the president, which cover items which for one reason or another were not included in the original budget request, usually for emergency spending. Recently, emergency budget supplementals have been used to request funding for
464-646: The body and makes the point of order ). In general, legislation is cleared of such problems prior to consideration through discussions between the House Parliamentarian, the House Leadership, and the House Budget Committee. The committee holds hearings on federal budget legislation and congressional resolutions related to the federal budget process . The committee holds hearings on the president's annual budget request to Congress and drafts
493-492: The chairman or by a majority vote of its members. Each member of the committee may question witnesses during hearings, in order of seniority when the hearing is called to order. Otherwise, members are recognized in order of their arrival after the gavel has brought the committee to order. The committee is chaired by Republican Jodey Arrington from Texas . The ranking member is Democrat Brendan Boyle from Pennsylvania . Also under House rules, unlike other committees of
522-475: The federal "Nussle for Congress Committee". On July 12, 2006, the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board unanimously voted to close the investigation with a finding of no probable cause to believe that a violation of a statute or rule under the board's jurisdiction occurred. On June 6, 2006, Nussle won the Republican primary, but lost the general election to Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver on November 7 by
551-421: The federal budget process, reviewing all bills and resolutions on the budget, and monitoring agencies and programs funded outside of the budgetary process. The committee briefly operated as a select committee in 1919 and 1921, during the 66th and 67th United States Congresses , before being made a standing committee in 1974. The primary responsibility of the Budget Committee is the drafting and preparation of
580-553: The fund reported over 9 million dollars of independent campaign expenditures to the Federal Election Commission , and all of its expenditures benefited Republicans . According to OpenSecrets , the American Future Fund ranked fourth in spending by nonprofits during the 2012 federal elections. The organization does not disclose the names of those who provide its funding. The Koch brothers have acknowledged funding
609-505: The governorship. That included Nussle, who began considering a run shortly after Vilsack made his announcement. On June 2, 2005, Nussle announced he would run for the position. His only serious primary challenger, Bob Vander Plaats , withdrew from the race to endorse Nussle and become his running mate. On February 21, 2006, the Iowa Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint against Nussle for not reporting any in-kind donations from
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#1732881122676638-547: The rock band U2 . The group has targeted Nussle's district with billboard and radio ads. On March 23, 2006, they placed a statement in Nussle's article on English Misplaced Pages , regarding poverty in Africa and Nussle's budget influence, hoping to influence Nussle. The statement was quickly removed by editors as it violated English Misplaced Pages policies on maintaining a neutral point of view. On March 24, 2006, The Des Moines Register contained
667-402: The second Wednesday of each month while the House is in session. Though this is required, it is almost always waived and the committee only meets when a subject of sufficient importance arises. This usually occurs during the early part of the calendar year when the president's budget is issued and important budgetary decisions must be made. It is not permitted to conduct business unless a quorum
696-523: The statement was made during Nussle's tenure as House Budget Committee Chairman. After leaving the Bush administration in January 2009, Nussle founded the Nussle Group, a media and strategic consulting firm. In November 2010, Nussle became president and COO of Growth Energy. In September 2014, it was announced that he would become the president and chief executive officer of the Credit Union National Association ,
725-526: The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as for disaster recovery after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita . The committee may amend , approve, or table budget-related bills. It also has the power to enforce established federal budget rules, hold budget-related investigations, and subpoena witnesses. Additionally, the committee has oversight of the Congressional Budget Office . The committee meets on
754-626: Was elected as the Delaware County, Iowa attorney in Manchester . In 1990, then 2nd congressional district representative, Tom Tauke , ran against Senator Tom Harkin . Nussle ran as the Republican candidate for Tauke's House seat against Eric Tabor and won. In 1992, as a result of redistricting, Nussle's district was merged with the 3rd congressional district of Democrat David R. Nagle . Nussle defeated Nagle and won reelection. Nussle's first exposure to national attention came when he made
783-452: Was nominated by George W. Bush to replace Rob Portman as OMB Director. He was sworn in on September 10, 2007. A March 9, 2005 quote of Nussle's was included in the 2006 World Almanac and Book of Facts' s list of notable quotes in 2005 (p. 39): " Everyone wants to get to heaven, but no one wants to die. " According to the almanac, the quote refers to opposition to his proposed budget, which included cuts to several earmarks and programs;
812-452: Was renumbered as the 1st District as a result of the 2000s (decade) round of redistricting, and became even more Democratic with the addition of much of Iowa's share of the Quad Cities . However, Nussle was reelected handily in 2002 and 2004. When Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack announced that he would not seek a third term in 2006, a number of people from both parties began exploring running for
841-584: Was then appointed director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2007 by President George W. Bush , an office he retained until 2009. Nussle was born in Des Moines, Iowa . After high school, Nussle studied in Denmark . He then received a B.A. in international studies, political science, and economics from Luther College in 1983, and a J.D. degree from Drake University in Des Moines in 1985. After graduation from Drake University law school, Nussle
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