With minimal exceptions, government spending has continued to steadily climb regardless of which party is in charge. Two votes and an ongoing discussion on Capitol Hill shed light on why … READ MORE
Transparency
Getting Welfare To Work
The topic of welfare—particularly welfare reform—has been driving a recent string of headlines. The Trump administration recently announced an executive order directing federal welfare agencies to recommit to making economic … READ MORE
Let’s Rescind Assumptions About Government’s Responsibilities Along With Spending
Common Sense 2.0 is a series by former Senator Tom Coburn that will look at modern issues through a first principles lens. President Trump recently presented Congress with a $15.4 … READ MORE
The 21st Century Marshall Plan: Less Oversight, More Waste
European nations had been ravaged by World War II. Millions dead, industrial and residential centers lay in ruins, famine rampant, and infrastructure obliterated. The least damage Allied power, the United … READ MORE
Top Challenges Facing Federal Agencies
Recently, the Inspector General (IG) community released a report identifying the top challenges facing agencies in the federal government. The community is made up of 73 independent IGs that help … READ MORE
How Federal Agencies Are Using Bonuses to Hide Compensation
The digital age has brought a fair measure of darkness and light to our political discourse. On one hand, social media has “rebooted tribalism” or the tendency of people to … READ MORE
They Put Our Money Where Their Mouth Is
When I was in college, a new sports betting website called Cent Sports was a popular hit with me and my sports fanatic friends. The concept was simple. Every new … READ MORE
Chuck Schumer’s View Of Transparency: For Thee, But Not For Me
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has been quick to criticize President Trump and congressional Republicans for sins against transparency in recent months. Yet, when Schumer had an opportunity to … READ MORE