2/27/19 Update: The House passed the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47) on February 26th by a vote of 363-62. The bill will now go to the President's desk where … READ MORE
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Five Things We Needed to Hear at the State of the Union Address
A CBS snap poll from last night showed 76 percent of viewers had a favorable view of the President’s annual State of the Union address. In an increasingly polarized and … READ MORE
The Shutdown Fallout and the Problem With Top-Down Management
This past weekend, President Trump signed a continuing resolution to reopen the federal government after the 35 day partial government shutdown. The shutdown ended not with the president’s wall, additional … READ MORE
There are 45 Federal Programs to Help Servicemembers Find Employment, But Which Ones are Working?
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report that provided a valuable inventory of all the programs in the federal government that provide “education and employment benefits to help … READ MORE
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Congress
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots is the most infuriating game ever created. The inability to move beyond half an inch from side to side, and the lackluster punches that leave … READ MORE
Nixing Consequences, Congress May Turn to Earmarks To Do Their Jobs
We are on day 33 of a partial government shutdown. The only activity from the leaders of the negotiations last week was a cancelled speech followed by a cancelled flight. … READ MORE
This Can (and Should) Be the Last Shutdown
Just a short recap of what has transpired in this week’s episode of the DC Soaps. Shutdown Day 21: 800,000 people miss their paychecks. Shutdown Day 22: Shutdown becomes longest … READ MORE
Future Lessons of the Current Government Shutdown
The partial government shutdown—which is really more of a temporary slowdown—continues. And like the Fast and Furious franchise, there appears to be no end in sight. Many Americans understandably believe … READ MORE