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Government waste

Senator Lankford Highlights How DC Keeps Dropping the Ball Artboard 1

This week, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released the fifth edition of Federal Fumbles - a compilation of government waste and inefficiencies along with a progress report on the fight to … READ MORE

Senator Paul’s Latest Waste Report Highlights $230 Million in Wasteful Spending Artboard 1

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Senator Rand Paul has released his latest waste report - serving up a heaping helping of government waste. $230 million worth. Let’s dig into to … READ MORE

Do You Know Your Federal Mascots? Artboard 1

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is making the case to "Bag the Swag." The federal government spends $1.4 billion each year on public advertising efforts, including swag, trinkets, and yes, even … READ MORE

Reducing Government Office Space: Fiscally and Environmentally Responsible Artboard 1

In Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker has floated a proposal to offer tax credits to employers who allow workers to work from home, primarily as a strategy to reduce congestion on … READ MORE

How the DoD is More Like Starbucks than Amazon Artboard 1

From clothes, to weapons, to medicine, to food, the Department of Defense (DoD) is responsible for managing “a complex, multibillion-dollar system for delivering commodities and services to U.S. military forces … READ MORE

DoD Racks Up $1 Billion in Improper Payments in its Travel Budget Alone Artboard 1

As the summer travel season winds down, here are some fun facts for you: It’s estimated that 100 million Americans took a summer vacation in 2019Top destinations in 2019 were … READ MORE

Senator Paul’s Latest Oversight Report Finds $50 Billion in Wasteful Spending Artboard 1

What do Panamanian frogs, an abandoned Civil War-era mental hospital, and the Pakistani film industry have in common? Your tax dollars were spent to support each of them. These are … READ MORE

Congress Says No to Foreign Aid Rescissions, Yes to Australian Elvis Festivals and Copenhagen Comedy Clubs Artboard 1

When word got out that the Trump Administration would be seeking $4 billion in rescissions from foreign aid accounts, Trump faced swift and immediate backlash from leaders on Capitol Hill … READ MORE

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