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CONTENTS
MEDICARE
ROSEMARK
SOCIAL SECURITY
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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU CEO Rebecca Weber shares her thoughts......................................................... 04 THE HEART OF AMAC Reflections from the Member Service Team ...................................................... 06 10
HEALTH & DENTAL There is an alternative to Obamacare SAFE MONEY PLANNING Sean Keefe shares his history & expertise LEAVING A LEGACY OF LOVE AMAC Member Angie Hughes shares her story
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BOLD AS A LION
By: Rebecca Weber
TRAVEL THE WORLD Member praise for the convenience of AMAC Explore..................................... 20 TRAVELERS Savings and service our members count on....................................................... 24 PURETALK A company that’s not just talking the talk.......................................................... 25 AN ANGEL OF ADVOCACY The Corey Spangler story.......................................................................................... 26 TONY DOLAN: 1776 COMMISSION Reclaiming our history................................................................................................ 28 AMAC MEDIA Our evolution - past, present and future.......................................................... 30 ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AMAC COO David G. Weber shares his motivation............................................... 34
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A LETTER FROM TH Dear Valued Member, We hope you enjoy this special edition of the AMAC magazine as we celebrate 15 years of advocacy, news, information, resources, and money saving benefits. Through AMAC’s various information platforms, from the “Better for America” podcast to AMAC Newsline coverage and the AMAC News app, AMAC has become a hub for the news-analysis and commentary that is driving the conversation in Washington and beyond. AMAC Newsline has been out in front of some of the biggest storylines of the past year and has reported on trends before they even materialize. When the rest of the mainstream media ignored cultural issues like Critical Race Theory and parents’ rights, AMAC Newsline brought readers analysis of why they would play a pivotal role in contests like the 2021 Virginia governor’s race. AMAC Newsline saw early on the damage that the progressive left would do to the Democratic Party’s brand and continued to highlight the likelihood of a “Red Wave” in the midterm elections even when many in the media and conservative establishment began to talk of a “Democratic resurgence.” In October 2022, AMAC Newsline released the very first AMAC national opinion poll in conjunction with the Trafalgar Group, one of the most accurate pollsters in recent cycles, which confirmed that trends like the Hispanic shift toward the GOP and Joe Biden’s tarnished reputation among ordinary Americans. At the same time, AMAC Newsline has kept its eye on the rest of the world, watching the global populist movement unfold alongside
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other geopolitical developments. AMAC Newsline was among the first outlets to predict the collapse of Afghanistan, along with numerous other Biden foreign policy flops, from the Iran Nuclear Deal to diplomacy with Saudi Arabia. Readers have also been kept informed about events in Europe, China, North Korea, and now the war in Ukraine – which AMAC Newsline again foresaw going poorly for Vladimir Putin. We remain committed to providing you with information and commentary to empower you as a knowledgeable citizen and voter. In the months and years to come, we will continue providing only the highest-quality content and money-saving benefits exclusively for AMAC members. This publication is different from anything we’ve ever produced before. We are sharing the gratitude that we carry in our hearts every day and delivering it tangibly to you – the people who have made this movement what it is. A very special thank you goes out to every member who participated in this project and provided us with moving testimonials, touching stories, charming photography, and unparalleled reminders of why we do what we do. Because of you – patriotic, proud, adoring, AMAC member – the best is yet to come!
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of Heart AMAC I have been with AMAC for over six years now. I enjoy being part of the growth of something that started from a simple idea. In my role as manager of the Member Services team, I can honestly say that we all take extraordinary pride in what we do to assist our members, and always provide them with outstanding customer service. And as a member myself, I have personally used some of our benefits and have had great experiences and savings with them. Jenny Sapp – Membership Services Manager
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“When I started with AMAC in 2013, I was not really sure of who AMAC was, or what they stood for. It didn’t take me long to realize that this very young organization, founded by the late, dear Daniel Weber, was truly where I belonged. I love the deep devotion our members have to family, faith, and freedom as well as their pride in American liberty. I am truly blessed and honored to be representing such a wonderful and vital organization.” Ed Olssen – Member Services Representative “When it comes to our members, I find joy in making sure they are heard and helping them get the answers they need. With so many companies using automated systems, I like hearing how relieved they are when a live person answers their call. They are so appreciative when their problems, no matter how big or small, are resolved by someone in real-time.” Kirsten Collazo – Member Services Representative
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“I love helping members find the benefit that fits their needs. And it gives me a real sense of purpose and belonging being able to advocate for issues that are important to seniors. Sometimes members only need a little help, or for someone to just listen to them. I’m happy to be that person!” Barb Silver – Member Services Representative
I’ve been with AMAC since 2016 and can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every minute! Besides the sense of accomplishment when I assist in renewing a membership or resolving an issue, there is also the pleasure of working for a company that honestly appreciates its employees. Thank you for hiring me, AMAC! Linda Griffin – Member Services Representative
Everything I do for our members is done in Mr. Weber’s memory.
AMAC is a great company to work for. They truly appreciate their employees, and I am fortunate to be a part of this organization. As the Administrative Assistant for the Member Services Department, one of my biggest roles is to support the Member Services Representatives who assist our members. The MSRs provide a valuable service in answering members’ questions and helping them navigate our many benefits. They are a team of people who truly care about the members they serve, and it is my pleasure to make sure they have the tools and resources they need to be their best. Kris Lewter – Administrative Assistant, Member Services
I have been with AMAC since 2014 and was blessed to know its founder, Mr. Dan Weber. I believed in his vision for AMAC and often attended his many speaking engagements. My heart was broken when he passed away because it felt as though I had lost a member of my family. Everything I do for our members is done in Mr. Weber’s memory. With his daughter Rebecca leading the way now, my heart is happy again. Like her father, she will do her best for AMAC and for America! Lani Hallowell – Member Services Representative
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Since 2011, the AMAC Medicare Advisory Service team has proudly assisted over 100,000 American seniors with obtaining affordable, quality Medicare plans .
“I started in the Medicare field right around the time my mom became disabled. Even with my experience in Medicare, it was very stressful trying to get her approved. I remember thinking that if this is so hard for her with my help, I can’t imagine how it must be for someone who has no help at all. And that is what I keep in mind when I am helping our members. It’s a difficult world to understand, and many people have already had a hard time with other companies or sales agents. When I tell my clients to call if they need anything, I mean it. I am here to help. And if I don’t have the answers they need, I’ll find them!” - Agent Sabrinah Cave
My mom suffered an acute stroke and was receiving care at a rehabilitation facility. But her existing coverage was inadequate for an event like this and was about to be de- nied. My senses said, “Just call AMAC, give it a shot.” God knew who I needed and blessed me with Sabrinah Cave. From the onset, she listened to my plight. She explained my options in a way I could actually understand. She then helped me make a smart choice and walked me step by
step through the enrollment process, something I truly needed given the frazzled state of mind I was in. From my first phone call through approval, Sabrinah was attentive, motivated, articulate, and conscientious. I have already recommended Sabrinah and AMAC to those at the rehab facility, a lawyer, and a financial advisor, all of whom knew nothing of AMAC. I cannot thank Sabrinah Cave enough! - Laura Stack, AMAC Member
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M eet Mary Lee Russell, an AMAC member for over ten years. Mary shares 20 beautiful acres in St. George, GA, with her cats, horses, and rescue dogs. When Mary turned 65, she gave AMAC a call for help with Medicare. “All I knew was that a Medicare Advantage plan was not for me,” says Mary, “but I couldn’t figure out exactly what plan WAS for me.” Not only did she get the help she needed, but also made a friend in her agent Diana Jordan...
Diana was so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to explain the plans to me. She truly cared enough to be sure I understood everything
“I started my Medicare career with AMAC in 2012 and am now the Manager of our New York team. I had the good fortune back in 2014 to pick up a call from Mary Lee Russell. She was looking for help in navigating her way through Medicare plans and I was happy to assist. The rest is history, as they say! We became friends over all these years of speaking, and Mary has referred many of her friends and family to AMAC for my help. I truly enjoy my job and take great pride in knowing that I am providing a valuable service to our members.” - Agent Diana Jordan
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“When I retired recently, I needed to set up health insurance for my wife, Marie, who was not yet Medicare age. We were able to save a significant amount of money each month compared to what we were quoted by Cobra and other insurance companies. Each of my experiences dealing with the Health & Dental division has been very positive, and the representatives are very helpful. We are enjoying our membership and encouraging others to join!
Gary M. Busch - AMAC Member
My wife and I had been covered by her employer health coverage for years. But when she recently retired, we realized we needed health insurance for both of us. I had received an email from AMAC regarding healthcare options for people under 65 and decided to call. I was connected with Taylor Shanaway, who got things started by presenting us with several options to consider. We weren’t ready to buy at that time, so we asked Taylor to call us in the spring…and she did! I know it’s “part of her job” but very often customer care folks don’t follow up. She provided updated information, was patient, and helpful when we had a problem with our effective date. I want AMAC to know how important Taylor was in getting us ready for this next stage in our lives.
Jim Hillier - AMAC Member
Being part of the AMAC family has given me the opportunity to help so many wonderful members! Every day I get the pleasure of assisting others in understanding their insurance and helping them to carefully choose a plan that best fits their needs. Here at AMAC, there is no shortage of kind people to help along the way. Assisting members like Mr. Hillier is the best part of my day! Agent Taylor Shanaway
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OUR FOUNDER: BOLD AS A LION BY: REBECCA WEBER Once upon a time there lived a man who found his identity and worth in the goodness of God. Born the 3rd son to James and Anne Weber, Daniel C. Weber would form AMAC during his first year of retirement. At age 64, Dan knew that God wasn’t finished with him yet. Dan was a smart man and a great thinker. He liked to tinker with things, find new ways to repurpose old objects, make old things new again, and make new things even better. He’d come to me with his ideas: A cold pack remedy, a new and improved way to clean ears, a machine powered by magnets, a new way to fasten on a tie, a buttonless-button-down dress shirt, a
way to offer free healthcare to the poor, a solution to keep social security solvent. He was always thinking and doing. Doing and thinking. Idea after idea, failure after success, and success after failure, he was audacious. He was a risk-taker. He was bold: bold as a lion. “From where do you get your confidence?” I once asked him. “From God,” he replied. “He does most of the work. So, I only think on the things I can change, and trust God to do the rest.” “Sure,” I thought. Easy for you, not so easy for me.
I was always a believer since I can remember. And I remember choosing to follow God. So why didn’t I have that same boldness? I wanted his confidence: bold as a lion! I worked side by side with my father: from sending emails at the break of dawn to
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cultivating ideas on late-night phone calls – which excited me the most. His style was contagious, his passion unmatched, and his tenacity and perseverance godly. “Dad, how do you find the energy to work so hard?” “Well, we know we are doing good. And look, God has blessed us. With 50,000 AMAC members, the folks in Washington can’t turn me away. And I’ve got good ideas for social security! God is making a way.” Indeed, God was making a way. Making a way for those without a voice, like the elderly woman on social security, the widow whose husband died in combat, and the child nestled inside her mother’s womb. Dan cared deeply about people, more than anyone I’ve ever known. “Dad, I need your vision statement, for the website.” “My vision statement? OK, how’s this: The other organization has betrayed us. They supported Obamacare and we know where they stand on the Bathroom Bill That’s wrong. So, I’d say we are going to grow AMAC so big so that us Americans who have been forced to embrace the left’s new religion – embroiled in socialist and anti-American ideas - have a new place to go.” “Got it!” I said as I scurried out of his office to deliver Dan’s message to AMAC’s Vice President, Pam Smith. Dan Weber was confident, daring, and a believer. He not only understood what needed to be done, but he transferred that knowledge to anyone who would listen. Dan was a doer and got things done. And I was determined to work even harder. Day after day we saw blessing after blessing. Washington was listening to us. People were calling on AMAC for ideas and solutions. Dan’s vision was alive. I often wondered, how did Dan flourish amid many setbacks and failures? How did Dan know how to listen to his inner voice, God’s voice – not the voice of people, many who tried to convince him AMAC would fail? How did one ordinary man with a big idea help change the course of America?
I found out his secret. And I was reminded of it again last month while reading The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz. Whenever we try something new, for example, conjure up a new idea, share a new idea with friends or family, restart our career in retirement, fight for justice, stand up for our flag, or oppose those who force us to conform with their beliefs, fear can hold us back. And fear is 75% of the game. And then I heard his voice “I only think on the things I can change, and trust God to do the rest.” Dan gave his fear to God. And because Dan believed, God provided. He understood that his faith in God and hopelessness could not co-exist and so he became transformed by the renewal of his mind. He understood fear was of the enemy and he gave his fear to God, knowing God would win that battle. When my father was dying, he never lost hope. He never stopped thanking God. He continued to praise Him. “Dad, it’s going to be alright. Let’s thank God.” I softly said as I stood at the top of his bed, holding his hands, looking into his eyes – searching for pain, and discomfort. “Thank you, God,” my father said. “Thank you, God, for everything.” Never underestimate how your presence alone influences the lives of those around you. Because you, along with over 2 million American Patriots, are making America a better place. Dan’s vision was alive. Dan’s vision is alive. May we all live happily ever after, together in America, bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1 THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO ONE PURSUES, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION!
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A bsolute best days and absolute worst days. One of those for me was when I received the call from my dad to come quickly. I barely heard him through his tears and cracking voice, and my heart knew what that meant. I dropped everything and drove as safely as I could to my parents’ house. Mom had passed away. Everything became a blur, and it was odd to me that we immediately, after making the necessary family phone calls, went into planning mode. Calls and visits to the church, florist, funeral home. The planning happens without you even being fully aware of what you are doing. I remembered my mom telling me that she made me the beneficiary of a small life insurance policy she bought from Mutual of Omaha. It was meant to cover final expenses. In that blur of the next four days, I was able to call Mutual of Omaha to tell them my mom had passed away. They offered their condolences and asked simply “What funeral home are you using?” I had the life insurance proceeds in my hands before the funeral and was able to pay for the initial things needed even before the bigger life insurance monies came in.
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My dad was allowed to grieve and not worry about how or who was paying for what, and we didn’t have to delay the process waiting for the death certificate to arrive. This was such a blessing to our family on one of our worst days. When I think of what it means to leave a legacy, I’m reminded of my mother’s smile, her comforting hugs and laughter. And I am forever grateful that her smart planning and financial investment in life insurance allowed us to grieve together as a family with no financial worries. When I think of what it means to leave a legacy, I’m reminded of my mother’s smile, her comforting hugs and laughter.
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We had set up our trip to Las Vegas to stay at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. It was a Thursday through Tuesday booking. But a few days before we were to leave, we were advised by the airline to consider changing our Thursday flight to avoid cancellation due to impending snowy weather. Since there were no other flights available on Thursday, this required booking a Friday flight. When we called AMAC Explore about also chang- ing our hotel reservation, we learned that the Mirage would be canceling the entire reservation if we could not arrive on Thurs- day as planned. But John at AMAC Explore was able to cancel the original reservation
and successfully rebook our stay for Friday through Tuesday. He stayed in touch with us throughout the entire process and was even able to get us a better rate than our original booking! To John, we express our
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The AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service was established in 2016 and quickly gained traction nationwide. It was AMAC Founder Dan Weber’s belief that Americans nearing retirement age were ill-informed about their Social Security options. Judging by the early influx of inquiries, he was right. So much has changed since 2016. Our staff has grown and attained national accredita- tion; we have conducted over 25,000 counseling sessions with seniors desperate for guidance; we’ve released two publications based on our popular Ask Rusty podcast; and we continue to earn the highest ratings in client satisfaction. And while num- bers and statistics are great, it’s the feedback we receive from those we have helped that make us proud to provide this critical service to our constituents.
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Dear Rusty, I will be 64 this year and I would like to know the best time to claim Social Security. - Anxious to Retire Dear Anxious, There is no single “best time” to claim your benefit. It depends on several factors in- cluding health, life expectancy, immediate financial need, and whether you are married or still working. If you wish to maximize your monthly benefit, you may wait until age 70 to claim. If you are in poor health, claiming earlier may be prudent, but you will receive a reduced benefit amount. Only at your full retirement age will you receive 100% of your earned benefit. For each full month you delay claiming, up to age 70, you will earn an extra .667% of Delayed Retire- ment Credits. But, if you claim benefits before your full retirement age, you will be subject to Social Security’s Earnings test which can limit how much you can earn. If you exceed the earn- ings limit, Social Security will make you repay some benefits until they recover what you owe. There is no simple answer for the best time to claim Social Security, but looking closely at your personal circumstances will help you make a decision. “DEMYSTIFYING” SOCIAL SECURITY SINCE 2017
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PureTalk Shares Your Conservative Values I heard about PureTalk through radio commercials and AMAC. The savings are just what the promotion says it is – remarkable. The service is the same as I had with AT&T and I’m told that the international service is not what the others provide. The domestic service is very good and the cost is low. I’m glad I switched! — Satisfied AMAC Member
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The Corey Spangler Story S occora Marie (Corey) Spangler came to this country with her family when she was only five years old, fleeing government corruption in her native Mexico. Could she have ever imagined where the love she had for her new country would take her? Corey had always been a patriot. She was proud to be an American and along with her husband, George, often gave freely of her time volunteering in one capacity or another. But after hearing about AMAC and its mission to advocate for seniors, Corey knew where her heart was. And so began her 14-year relationship with AMAC. She and George were among AMAC’s first volunteers in the infancy of the organization.
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From volunteer to employee, Corey’s commitment to AMAC’s advocacy remained solid. She played a vital part in the growth of the organization and cheerfully performed any task assigned, no matter how tedious. She endeared herself to her colleagues with her smile, humor, colorful storytelling, and eagerness to learn whatever was necessary to complete an initiative. And her Friday team lunches were legendary and enjoyed by all who attended. It was impossible not to fall in love with this vibrant, enthusiastic woman. All of Corey’s efforts would culminate one October day in 2019 when she attended President Trump’s signing of an executive order expanding Medicare Advantage plans. Corey was thrilled not only to have the opportunity to attend the event, but to be introduced by the President as she addressed the crowd about her own experience with Medicare Advantage and the successful treatment of her heart disease. But her
proudest moment came when she was given the honor of standing beside the President as he signed the order she had advocated for so strongly, and then handed her the very pen he had just used to sign it. The pure happiness and surprise on Corey’s face at that moment was noted by everyone in the room that day. Sadly, we lost Corey to the pandemic only a year or so later. Her absence has been felt by all of us. Corey was living proof that only in America can a little girl born in a small Mexican village not only start a new life in a new country, but also rise to such heights as to stand beside and address the leader of the free world. Corey may have been small in stature, but the magnitude of her character encompassed all who knew her. She possessed a giant heart, an endless spirit, and an oversized love for America.
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the vulnerable minds of our children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, President Biden and congressional Democrats have attempted to reverse much of the progress made under President Trump. On his first day in office, Biden disbanded the 1776 Commission – a telling sign of the hostility of the left toward patriotism and pride in American history. The Biden administration has also attempted to silence and intimidate those who dare to speak out, with the FBI labeling parents “domestic terrorists.” In addition, the Biden Department of Education has imposed various rules which would foist CRT curriculum and other left-wing ideologies into nearly every school in the country. It now falls to patriots like us – and you – to ensure that our nation’s proud story is not lost to future generations. When Dan Weber founded AMAC, he made it his mission to fight back against the anti-American belief system being sold on TV, in the print media, and in our education system. As he watched schools erase all mention of God and religion, cut out the Pledge of Allegiance, and disrespect our military and police, he saw American students begin to lose touch with the common cultural bonds which unite them, leading to an atmosphere of hostility and division. That is why AMAC is still so passionate about carrying on the mission of projects like the 1776 Commission, even when our elected leaders will not. President Trump promised that “we will reclaim our history and our country for citizens of every race, color, religion, and creed.” The simple and powerful truth that every American student deserves to know, again as President Trump articulated, is that they are “citizens of the most exceptional nation in the history of the world” who “live in a land where anything is possible, where anyone can rise, and where any dream can come true — all because of the immortal principles our nation’s founders inscribed nearly two and a half centuries ago.” With your continued support, AMAC is fighting to preserve this dream and this vision for our children and grandchildren.
I n his famous farewell address in 1989, President Ronald Reagan implored Americans to ask themselves: “Are we doing a good enough job teaching our children what America is and what she represents in the long history of the world?” Two years ago, President Donald Trump recognized that the answer to this question in our own time is a resounding “No” and took a bold step toward realizing President Reagan’s vision of an “informed patriotism” by establishing the 1776 Commission. The 1776 Commission was a first-of-its-kind partnership between scholars, thought leaders, and the federal government. President Trump charged the Commission with “encourag[ing] our educators to teach our children about the miracle of American history and make plans to honor the 250th anniversary of our founding.” To this end, the Commission produced “The 1776 Commission Report,” released in January 2021, which outlined a plan for the “restoration of American education” grounded in traditional American principles like freedom and equality. At a time when so many of our cultural institutions – from the mainstream media to Hollywood and academia – seek to paint our country and its greatest heroes as irredeemably flawed and worthy of contempt, rather than reverence, President Reagan’s vision and President Trump’s action are more important than ever. Too many students today learn the tenets of wokeism but not basic facts about our country and its story of hope and progress. From Critical Race Theory and the 1619 Project to radical gender theory and so-called “social-emotional learning,” the radical left is determined to use our schools as avenues to funnel their toxic ideology into
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ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE By: David G. Weber One autumn evening in 2012, I was in a local café waiting for a to-go order when I struck up a conversation with another patron. The news on the café television turned to politics, and our conversation turned to the upcoming Presidential election. She enthusiastically began to tell me about an organization she just joined – one that she thought I’d like – but she couldn’t remember the name. After rummaging through her purse, she pulled out an AMAC membership card. I couldn’t help but smile. After five years, our efforts to preserve our Constitutional Republic were beginning to take root. AMAC’s early years were a classic “catch-22.” We didn’t have an advocacy network or many benefits to offer prospective members, but we didn’t have the membership to build an advocacy network or negotiate benefits and discounts. Yet like the patron in the café, people somehow believed in us and our mission and supported us when we didn’t have very much to offer. For that we’ll forever be grateful. Today, after fifteen years of lofty goals, purposeful work, and plenty of prayers by extraordinary people, not only is AMAC still here, but we’re here to stay. We’re delivering on our promise to do good for America today and to ensure a brighter future for our children and grandchildren tomorrow. From humble, grassroots beginnings, AMAC has become a voice to be reckoned with – now more than two million members strong. People on Capitol Hill turn to AMAC to find out where you – the very people from whom we take our marching orders – truly stand on the issues. And today, when those on the left try to flex their political muscle to promote an agenda that is contrary
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