Another year, another failure by Congress to pass its spending bills on time. While the country was rapt by the Kavanaugh hearings, the House quietly passed two more of the … READ MORE
Budget
Spending as the Solution
Last week, the Senate passed a massive bill comprised of roughly 70 pieces of individual legislation aimed at combating what the media has dubbed the “opioid crisis.” For the past … READ MORE
Juiced Legacies: McGwire vs Sosa, GOP vs DNC
During the summer of 1998, the American people were transfixed by the home run competition between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. The feats of strength, the friendly rivalry, and the … READ MORE
The Equation That Stumps Congress
For more than a decade, Congressmen – especially of the Republican variety – have been lamenting our continual budget deficits and growing national debt. Despite the bellyaching, in the past … READ MORE
Federal Weight Watchers: Fast Food Now “Health Initiative”
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), almost 40% of adults (93.3 million) and almost 20% of children (13.7 million) in America are obese. The rapid growth of obesity … READ MORE
Pigskins & Propaganda: DoD Recruiting Efforts Costing Taxpayers Millions
The NFL season is upon us! Americans are crafting their fantasy lineups and placing their bets on the Cleveland Browns win column—I say 2 (sorry Cleveland). But have no fear … READ MORE
Focus on the Budget, Not the Bluster
President Donald Trump seemed to cast down a gauntlet in the latest iteration of Congressional debate over government spending. In a recent press conference, he vowed that he “would have … READ MORE
Senate Appropriations Is Like a Bad Nickelback Song
As the Senate comes back into session this week, rumors continue to swirl that the body will take up the dreaded Labor-HHS appropriations bill. This is basically the ‘alternative rock’ … READ MORE