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
Congress
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
A To-Do List for the Millennials in Congress
Millennials recently eclipsed the Baby Boomers as the largest generational voting bloc in the United States. And it’s starting to show. Our generation’s representation in the new Congress had a … READ MORE
Federal Government Runs 65 Wall Deficit Last Quarter – Quarterly Interest Expenses Up 3 Walls Over Last Year
The DC shutdown soaps broke into livings rooms across America this week as President Trump and Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Schumer made their cases for and against a border … READ MORE
Fixing the World’s Greatest Deliberative Body
The 116th Senate has stumbled right out of the gate. The Senate failed to gain the necessary votes to proceed to a Middle East policy bill, with Democrats maintaining that … READ MORE