Last month, government waste watchdog, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released his newest oversight report, Federal Fumbles Vol. 3: 100 Ways The Government Dropped The Ball. The report, which is similar … READ MORE
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Congress Charges Christmas Gifts to the Credit Card
It could shape up to be a ho ho horrible week for younger Americans. Here is a chart of America’s long-term debt projections that was released by the Congressional Budget … READ MORE
Whatever Happened to “The Inheritors”?
More than 50 years ago, on January 6, 1967, Time magazine awarded their “Man of the Year” not to an individual but to a generation. The cover celebrated “The Inheritors” … READ MORE
Should You Care About The National Debt?
If you haven’t heard, the national debt recently climbed past $20 trillion. Some pundits claim the national debt is irrelevant, and some say it's the end of the world. What’s … READ MORE
Why Small Government Waste is a Big Deal
You’ve seen the headlines. Government agency spends [Absurd Amount] on [Ridiculous Project]. The stories come so often they tend to blend together. Ask anyone who watches just a minimum amount … READ MORE
Welcome to Pursuit
“What about our kids and grandkids?” We’ve heard it countless times on campaign trails and in the chambers of Congress. It usually follows warnings of America’s unsustainable finances, severe demographic … READ MORE
EPA Spent $693,000 on Unused Parking Spaces
In 2006, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a report entitledParking Spaces/Community Places that analyzed how communities can put parking to better use. The report warned, “inflexible parking requirements can force … READ MORE
Profiles in Waste: Spooky Spending Edition
End Notes 1. U.S. Senator Jeff Flake, Wastebook Sneak Peek: FRANKENFEST, A MONSTER WASTE OF MONEY,https://goo.gl/hnZ6Um. 2. USAspending.gov, "Prime Award Spending Data," U.S. Department of State, https://goo.gl/h8VYGe. 3. U.S. Senator Tom … READ MORE