Recently, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) held a hearing about government funding titled, “Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Ways of Funding Government." While the title of the hearing was comedic, its … READ MORE
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Why You’re Dissatisfied With Government
A recent Gallup poll says the top problem for Americans is ‘dissatisfaction with government’. While that number is certainly driven up by the polarizing figure in the White House, recent … READ MORE
If Trump Were King
A common refrain about the President’s annual budget is that it is “dead on arrival” in Congress. This is often considered a pejorative dismissal of the document as an unrealistic … READ MORE
10 Things to Hate About Last Week’s Bipartisan Budget Blowout
On Friday, Congress passed and the President signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. It was a major win for Washington, DC - but a major loss for taxpayers and … READ MORE
The Kentucky Shutdown: Who’s Really to Blame?
This morning you may have woken up to the shocking news that the government, once again, shutdown. The media is reporting that the brief shutdown (about 6 hours) was caused … READ MORE
The Republican Budget Blowout Betrays an Entire Generation
“The agreement – while far from perfect – underscores the extent to which the new House majority has successfully changed Washington’s culture of spending. No longer can Washington endlessly spend … READ MORE
Earmarks: Addictive at their Best, Criminal at their Worst
On the topic of earmarks (which are currently banned), Paul Ryan’s official website declares that Under the watch of both political parties, Congress grew addicted to the practice of pork-barrel … READ MORE
What One Current and One Former Senator Are Doing to Help Young Americans
Last week, former Senator Tom Coburn held an event to introduce our organization, Pursuit. The event included a special guest, Senator James Lankford (R-OK). The event was widely attended by … READ MORE