One of my favorite episodes of The Office, the Season 5 finale “Company Picnic,” recently got me thinking about the debates raging between resurgent socialist attitudes and some aspects of … READ MORE
Reports Find Waste and Mismanagement at Intelligence Agency
It’s been awhile since we’ve seen an Inspector General report on the National Security Agency (NSA). But we have received two in the last two months. And they show how … READ MORE
GAO’s Grim Diagnosis of America’s Fiscal Health
Last week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued “The Nation’s Fiscal Health,” an annual report that describes the fiscal condition of the United States. The report finds that America’s fiscal … READ MORE
What is the Tax Gap and What Can Be Done to Reduce It?
As Tax Day is upon us, roughly 150 million Americans will file tax returns. However, some won't, and some will underestimate their tax liability. These tax noncompliance issues lead to … READ MORE
Fannie and Freddie Channel Uncle Drew
In a hilarious Pepsi ad, NBA all-star guard Kyrie Irving goes undercover as “Uncle Drew”, an elderly man, to face off against young guys at local basketball courts. Thinking they … READ MORE
Another Round of Deficit Blame Games
It’s time for another check-in on Congress’s concern with government spending. Surely after the Congressional Budget Office’s March 2019 budget review reported the fiscal year 2019 budget deficit has grown … READ MORE
Trump Ignores Law Requiring Medicare Reform Bill
A day rarely goes by without a new story on the titanic power struggle between the House Democrats and the White House. Yet, in a move that has been reported … READ MORE
Netflix, Boeing, and the Problem of Cronyism
One of the biggest stories from this year's Academy Awards was Netflix’s stunning Oscar wins for their original film Roma. Netflix and other online streaming services’ shakeup of the film … READ MORE