Founded in 1969, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to representing taxpayers at the federal and state levels. Known as the “Voice of America’s Taxpayers,” NTU promotes simpler and fairer tax policies, responsible government spending, sustainable fiscal policy, limited regulation, and greater accountability in government. Through policy expertise, public advocacy, and citizen engagement, the organization works to advance practical reforms that protect taxpayers and support economic prosperity.
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2026-08-18
Data Centers: The New Infrastructure, Taxpayer Friend or Foe?with Pete Sepp
In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, Bryan Hyde interviews Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union, about the implications of data centers as a new form of infrastructure. Sepp discusses the economic impact of data centers on local tax bases, highlighting their role in contributing to public budgets and contrasting their benefits with areas that impose restrictions on their development. The conversation also addresses misconceptions about data centers and their relationship to taxpayer interests.
2026-08-11
Advanced Recycling and the Recycled Materials Attribution Actwith Thomas Aiello
In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, Bryan Hyde speaks with Thomas Aiello, Vice President of Federal Affairs at the National Taxpayers Union. They discuss the challenges of recycling in the U.S., the need for federal standards, and the proposed Recycled Materials Attribution Act, which aims to streamline regulations for recycled materials. Aiello emphasizes the importance of advanced recycling technologies and the potential economic benefits of improving recycling rates.
Notable quotes
“We advocate for keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket, less going to Washington.”
“The more we can get landfills reduced and the more we can recycle, the less taxpayer burden they will be.”
“If you treat it as manufacturing, it's treated as any other type of factory or manufacturing plant.”
“Unfortunately, the way the regulations have been changed over the past 40 years, it makes it basically impossible to build anything.”
“If we're only recycling less than 10% of all our plastic, it might feel good, but if it's just going into the landfill, it defeats the whole purpose.”
“If we can create one standard, it would give businesses a little bit more certainty to produce one type of plastic.”
“Data centers are the new infrastructure for the rest of this century.”
“Increased taxes without data centers, lower taxes with data centers. That's the bottom line.”