Despite growing accustomed to only hearing bad news out of Congress as of late, there was finally cause for celebration for those concerned about America’s fiscal future. Last week, Senate … READ MORE
Earmarks
Sorry Porkers, All Spending is Already “Congressionally-Directed”
House Democrats recently announced they would not be reviving the practice of earmarking or pork barrel spending this Congress. The news came as a surprise. Democrats signaled back in January … 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
Bipartisan Group of Senators Make Pitch to Permanently Ban Earmarks
Before the 116th Congress is sworn into office next year, a bipartisan group of Senators wants to make the current moratorium on congressional earmarks permanent. Ten U.S. Senators sent a … READ MORE
Focus on the Budget, Not the Bluster
President Donald Trump seemed to cast down a gauntlet in the latest iteration of Congressional debate over government spending. In a recent press conference, he vowed that he “would have … READ MORE
BREAKING: Government Is Rigged In Favor of Generational Debt
No, that isn’t hyperbole. It’s just the latest headline from Captain Obvious. Millennials and future generations are being saddled with unfathomable debt at an extraordinary rate and neither party in … READ MORE
Heritage Areas: Undermining Our Future Because “Oooohhhh Pretty”
As this completely uneventful week comes to a close with absolutely nothing of significance occurring, it’s important to look back and take stock of what we may have missed. While … READ MORE
Pursuit’s Government Waste Vacation
The federal government spends $4 trillion every year. Those funds are appropriated for anything from bullets to beaches. Most are directed to essential programs or services, but a small (relative … READ MORE