Recently, Congress passed the 2,232 page omnibus bill titled the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018—amid a torrent of media buzz. The most telling of these reports included the startling revelations … READ MORE
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Congress’s Ironic Vote On Balanced Budget
The House of Representatives voted to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced budget, but failed Thursday 233-184. It is an idea that’s been around since the 1970’s and has … READ MORE
Congress To Federal Agencies: Did You Get The Memo
The federal government is a colossal and complex entity that is anything but efficient. Fortunately, the federal government employs thousands of accountants to help federal agencies and programs run as … READ MORE
The Document Washington Hopes Millennials Won’t Read
One of the most important documents for younger Americans to know about is also one of the longest, dryest, and most boring to read. Go figure. It is the Congressional … READ MORE
There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
You’ve probably heard the phrase “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.” The phrase dates back to when pubs used to entice customers with free lunches in order … READ MORE
It’s Official: No More Taxpayer Funded Portraits
Last week, President Trump signed the Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act (EGO Act) that bans federal agencies from using taxpayer dollars to pay for portrait paintings of Federal officials. The ban … READ MORE
Occupational Licensing Laws and Why They Hurt Millennials
Have you ever sat down in your hair stylist’s chair and noticed how many licenses they have? It sounds odd that you need a license to cut hair (if it’s … READ MORE
Stop Turning To D.C. For Every Problem
H.L. Mencken, one of the most influential American writers of the early 20th century once wrote, “For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple and wrong.” … READ MORE