Fans of the popular series, Game of Thrones, have been anticipating the coming of winter for many years. While the march of the white walkers is menacing the citizens of … READ MORE
Despite Ban, Earmarks on the Rise
Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released their annualCongressional Pig Book. The 2017 edition identifies 163 earmarks at a cost of $6.8 billion, an increase of 33.3% from FY2016 and … READ MORE
Bachelor or Bust? An Alternative Path for Young Americans
The path into today’s U.S. workforce almost always includes a bachelor degree from a four year college or university. However, as job vacancies continue to grow in some sectors of … READ MORE
D.C. Slaps the Baseline Towards a Fiscal Crisis
“Under current law.” Three seemingly simple words that are driving a divisive and confusing debate about Medicaid reform in Washington. Three simple words that also have enormous and catastrophic consequences … READ MORE
TBT: The Department of Everything
This week the House Armed Services Committee started their work on the defense budget, marking up the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The new bill will increase defense spending by $111.5 … READ MORE
All-Star Waste: $132 Million in Federal Subsidies Used to Build Marlins Parks
Tonight, baseball’s All-Stars will be on display as Major League Baseball’s National League and American League face-off to see who’s league is best, and who will earn home field advantage … READ MORE
Why is the Bad Stuff Easier to Believe?
“The bad stuff is easier to believe, you ever notice that?” Julia Roberts, the Oscar nominated actress in Pretty Woman, shares her wisdom when speaking about negativity. “When people put … READ MORE
TBT: National Park Funds for Foreign Perks
As President Trump makes another trip abroad, we want to bring international spending back into the spotlight. The United States is the most generous country in the world when it … READ MORE