To say our nation’s finances are in poor condition would be a drastic understatement. They are in shambles. Hundreds of billions worth of unresolved government reform recommendations, trillions in tax … READ MORE
Spending Growth at the VA
Spending on the Department of Veterans Affairs has tripled since 2000, totaling $180 billion in 2017 (4.5 percent of all federal spending). The ongoing Global War on Terrorism, beginning in … READ MORE
Congress Uses $24 Billion in Funny Money in Spending Bill
President Trump’s attempt to declare a national emergency to shift $5 billion from other accounts towards the focal point of his political platform will draw lots of ire from members … READ MORE
The Only Direction Congress Knows: Debt, Debt, and More Debt
Congress has come to a funding agreement to try to avert another temporary government slowdown. The current Democrat-controlled House is continuing the legacy of the previous Republican-controlled House, which was … READ MORE
The Fyre Festival Comes to Washington
The ill-fated Fyre Festival has seen a resurgence in popular attention thanks to the recent release of competing documentaries exploring the event by Netflix and Hulu. For those unfamiliar with … READ MORE
Think DC is the Solution to a Problem? Just Look at How Congress Treats Public Lands
The trans-canyon waterline that supports the drinking water and fire protection for the 5.5 million visitors to the Grand Canyon every year is over 50 years old and 20 years … READ MORE
Five Things We Needed to Hear at the State of the Union Address
A CBS snap poll from last night showed 76 percent of viewers had a favorable view of the President’s annual State of the Union address. In an increasingly polarized and … READ MORE
The Future of the Union
During tonight’s State of the Union address, President Trump will reportedly talk about immigration, border security, trade, prescription drug prices, infrastructure, foreign policy and trade. The glaring 14-digit item missing … READ MORE