President Trump used his recent State of the Union address to make a case for a substantial investment in infrastructure. One word he wisely did not use was “earmark.” Earmarks … READ MORE
Archives for January 2018
Fixer Upper: Fannie Mae Edition, New $171 Million Home Will “Make Lobby Shops Jealous”
During the housing crisis in 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, unable to meet their financial obligations, were taken over by the federal government. Ten years later, they are still … READ MORE
Paul Ryan’s Test
Recently boosted by the off-the-cuff remarks from President Trump, the debate over bringing back earmarks is picking up steam on Capitol Hill. But, if earmarks are going to be restored, … READ MORE
What Young Entrepreneurs Say They Will Regret In 30 Years
On Entrepreneur Before 25, I always ask the guest this one question that I call our finale question: Look 30 years into the future, now what areas would your older … READ MORE
Shutdown For What?
The capitol hill bar specials are over. The cable news countdown clocks are reset for the next shutdown showdown. Non-essential employees are needed once again...at least for three weeks. … READ MORE
The Story of Rep. Phil Burton: Parks, Pork, and Political Power
The following is an excerpt from Parked!, a 2013 report from the office of Senator Tom Coburn about Congress’s misplaced priorities that have led to a massive maintenance backlog at … READ MORE
Billions of Waste Uncovered in New Farm Bill Report
Representative Steve Russell (R-OK) recently released his eighth edition of ‘Waste Watch - his version of the Wastebook which has highlighted billions in wasted taxpayer dollars. His latest report focuses … READ MORE
Congressmen Use Founding Fathers to Justify “Favor Factory” for the Well-Connected
This week, the House Rules Committee held hearings about potentially bringing back earmarks, or as many members like to call them, “congressionally directed spending.” Few points were made more than … READ MORE