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
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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
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
Bipartisan Bills Would Permanently Ban Earmarks
An unsavory refrain that has been kicked around on Capitol Hill mere weeks after the 2016 elections has to do with the banning of earmarks--a line-item provision added to appropriations … READ MORE
Congressional Leaders Set New High Scores on Big Bucks Hunter
Last week marked the end of Big Bucks Hunting Season – and our nation’s top hunters made out big this year. They did not need to go to an … READ MORE
Omnibus Budget Blowouts Are Getting Tiresome
On Thursday, Congress successfully passed a bill that runs over 2000 pages in length and $1.3 trillion in costs. Weeks of deliberation amongst leadership-only accompanied with numerous delays led … READ MORE