Over the last month, the Trump White House, the Republican Senate, and the Democratic House have each unveiled their budget plans. This is the first step in what has historically … READ MORE
Budget
What is a Cut?
Here are two headlines: “Budget Proposes $845 Billion Slash to Medicare Spending” “Budget Proposes 88% Boost in Medicare Spending” One would think these are competing budget proposals from two diametrically … READ MORE
The Trump Budget: Five Things to Like, Five Things to Loathe
The President’s annual budget is here. Contrary to some coverage, it’s not just an $8.6 billion wall funding request surrounded by 149 pages of gobligook. It is a visioning document … READ MORE
It’s Time to End Washington’s “Use-it-or-Lose-it” Spending Culture
In Washington, Christmas doesn’t come in December, but September. As OpenTheBooks.com describes in a new report, “use-it-or-lose-it” spending – the federal government’s frantic rush to spend whatever is left in … READ MORE
A Solutions-Oriented Guide to Government Gaffes
The fourth edition of the Senator James Lankford (R-OK) Federal Fumbles book came out this week. The annual oversight report is taking a different approach this year. Rather than being … READ MORE
What Better Time Than Now?
To say our nation’s finances are in poor condition would be a drastic understatement. They are in shambles. Hundreds of billions worth of unresolved government reform recommendations, trillions in tax … READ MORE
Congress Uses $24 Billion in Funny Money in Spending Bill
President Trump’s attempt to declare a national emergency to shift $5 billion from other accounts towards the focal point of his political platform will draw lots of ire from members … READ MORE
Amidst the Partial Shutdown Drama Lies Opportunity
As the partial government “shutdown” moves into its sixth week—with both the President and Speaker needling one other like cast members on an MTV reality show—the American people have obviously … READ MORE