States and local governments should remove restrictions on broadband deployment.
Consumers Win When Their Welfare is Protected
The antitrust consumer welfare standard is under fire from changes at the FTC, legislation and lawsuits.
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.
Earmarks Return, Without Full Transparency
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee brought back earmarks without transparency.
Target-Rich Environment for Duplication Report
The annual GAO report on duplication in federal spending provides opportunities to increase efficiency in the federal government.
Sen. Rand Paul Grills Dr. Fauci on NIH Grants and Wuhan Institute of Virology
Increased oversight in how federal funding is spent for health research was made very clear in a May 11 Senate HELP hearing.
Congress Displays High Level of Support for Earmarks
Early results strongly suggest members of Congress will widely embrace the return of earmarks.
Commissioner Carr’s Good Ideas for Broadband
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr recently spoke with CAGW President Tom Schatz about spectrum. Here is an overview of his ideas.
End of the Road for the OCO
The first Biden Administration budget request eliminates the Overseas Contingency Operations account, a victory for taxpayers.
USA Act Targets Zombie Federal Programs
The Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act of 2021 will help eliminate zombie programs in the federal government.