Washington has made more than $100 trillion in future promises with no plan to pay for them. “Bah humbug!” The national debt is over $19 trillion. “Bah humbug!” Sadly, as … READ MORE
Government waste
The Feds Fumble Again
This week Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released the second edition of his oversight report, “Federal Fumbles, 100 Ways the Government Dropped the Ball.” Volume two of the series details $247 … READ MORE
The Transparency Revolution
During the ten years I was privileged to serve Oklahoma in the United States Senate, the one question I heard most often from voters was: “What can I as a … READ MORE
Beer Festivals, a Movie Museum, and Transporting Turtles: Rep. Russell’s ‘Waste Watch 5’
Representative Steve Russell released his fifth installment of ‘Waste Watch’ on Thursday. The report details over $10 billion in government waste, fraud and abuse. The 20-page report documents numerous examples … READ MORE
A Tale of Two Americas
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Barring a seismic turnaround, that’s likely how history books will write the 2016 Presidential race. While the American … READ MORE
Republicans and Democrats, Take a Look in the Mirror
Have you ever looked at someone and guessed his or her political party correctly without knowing them? Well, according to a recent U.S. Senate oversight report, “Twenty Questions,” a National Science … READ MORE
Senate Watchdog Files Amendments to Cut Funding for Dinosaur Buses & Florida Streetcar
This week the Senate is considering a spending package that covers transportation, housing and urban development, military construction, and Veteran’s affairs. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has indicated that … READ MORE