When the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, the federal government responded with a massive amount of money.
Broad Senate Support for the Return of Earmarks
Senators have eagerly embraced the return of earmarks, requesting 5,000 of the wasteful projects so far.
At the Pentagon, Legislators Should Stress Increased Efficiency, Not Blank Checks
Legislators must first hold the Pentagon accountable for wasted spending before arguing for a budget increase.
GAO Details Need for Complete Implementation of Waste-Prevention Measures
GAO issues report on the SBA Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grant programs.
FCC Adopts New Rules Cracking Down on 911 Fee Diversions
The FCC’s new rules regarding 9-1-1 fee diversions will ensure that collected fees are not improperly and wastefully redirected.
An Ominous Return of Earmarks in the House Transportation Bill
Legislators took full advantage of one of the first opportunities to add earmarks.
The Ghosts that Got Checks: Stimulus to the Dead
Someone better call Bruce Willis, because apparently our government sees dead people.
Joe Biden Proposes Eliminating Real Estate Sales Exchanges to Fund New Social Programs
Joe Biden wants to eliminate real estate sales exchanges for new social programs.
The Ongoing Debate Over What People Can Drink and What They Are Taxed
There is an ongoing debate over why states should have a stake in what residents are allowed to drink and how much they should be taxed.
California’s Housing Bill Will Plague the State’s Budget for Years
SB 1410 in California plans to let tenants life rent-free and force taxpayers to provide landlord relief.