During a committee hearing on Capitol Hill in May, a Senator showed the American public that Congress has forgotten one of its “implied” powers in the Constitution, Congressional oversight. In response to … READ MORE
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Will Congress Act?
Tick tock. Another non-partisan report has been released providing clear evidence that our nation’s finances are a ticking time bomb. The report even provides instructions on which wires Congress needs … READ MORE
Putting $800 Billion in Context
It has been reported that President Trump’s budget proposal will include $800 billion in entitlement cuts over the next 10 years – which would seem to be a yuge deal. But the … READ MORE
‘Path of least resistance’ problematic for Congress
"The Road Not Taken," by Robert Frost is one of the most famous poems by an American poet. Perhaps it is so famous because readers can relate it to their … READ MORE
The Last 100 Days Matter Far Less than the Upcoming $100 Trillion in Unfunded Obligations
The United States is currently a country that focuses on the present. We think about ourselves, how our decisions affect our lives and those currently around us. While Americans should … READ MORE
DC Lobbyists Know How to Spend Your Money Better than You Do
On Wednesday, President Trump released an outline of his vision for tax reform. While it was light on details, one of the key components was to double the standard deduction while eliminating … READ MORE
Double Trouble: New Report Finds Congress Failing to Address Duplication
Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its seventh annual report on duplication – formally entitled: 2017 Annual Report: Additional Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Other Financial Benefits. … READ MORE
An Interview with Our New Executive Director, Bryan Berky
Bryan Berky joined the Foundation to Restore Accountability in March as the Executive Director. We asked him to share a little bit about his background and experience. Q: Tell us a … READ MORE