At the end of April, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stated that President Trump and the White House had agreed to a $2 trillion infrastructure spending package. Rumblings of … READ MORE
Archives for May 2019
Where Have all the Budget Hawks Gone?
There is not a budget hawk in America who could say they were not surprised to see Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director and Acting-Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney … READ MORE
A Duplication Origin Story
Financial exploitation of elders is a serious problem in America. Reports find that elderly Americans lose as much as $3 billion each year to financial scams and abuse. One near-victim … READ MORE
What Does it Take to Lose a Department of Energy Contract Bonus?
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) – the cabinet level agency responsible for the nation’s nuclear weapons program, nuclear reactor production for the United States Navy, energy conservation, energy-related … READ MORE
Senators Reopen the Boeing Bank
It’s Small Business Week. And the Senate is celebrating by putting you, the taxpayer, back in business with Boeing. The Senate just confirmed three nominees to be on the board … READ MORE
What Elizabeth Warren Gets Wrong (and Right!) About the Costs of Higher Education
Senator and 2020 presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) generated a slew of headlines last week by unveiling a policy proposal aimed at eliminating student loan debt and making all public … READ MORE
The Depot Dysfunction
The Department of Defense (DoD) puts a huge emphasis on readiness. And for good reason. What good is a fighter jet or a submarine to the defense of our country … READ MORE