Americans are demanding major changes in the way Washington operates, but while the heat is on Congress, more power than ever resides in the executive agencies. That means making government more accountable will require a redesign of the federal regulatory rulemaking process, which currently serves as a shield that allows laws to be made in an unaccountable and unchecked fashion — out of public view and insulated from voters. This must end.

Unfortunately, many actors in the policymaking process — from Congress and the president, to K Street lobbyists and trade associations — prefer that the big decisions be made by bureaucrats in the executive branch.

How committed are we to taking our nation in a different direction?

Will we give our most precious resource -- our time -- to the cause of freedom?

I'm asking you to do just that -- and what I'm asking you to do can be done from your home on your own time.

Update from AFP President Tim Phillips

Michele Bachmann had finished her speech to our 2,500-plus activists on Friday night at AFP Foundation's 4th annual Defending the American Dream Summit.  The crowd was still roaring. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES AND FOOTAGE

Americans for Prosperity Foundation just wrapped up the fourth annual Defending the American Dream Summit yesterday with a great day at Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor Rally.

2010 Defending the American Dream Summit, day one

AFP Foundation's fourth annual Defending the American Dream Summit is off to a roaring start! Tomorrow we will be at Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" event. Take a look at our pictures from day one above!