For Immediate Release	Contact: Luke Gelber 202-467-5318
April 4, 2013	Leslie K. Paige 202-467-5334

 

Since the 1980s, private companies, the federal government, and several state governments have eliminated the uncertainties and risks associated with managing defined benefit pension plans (low interest rates, stock market declines, and an aging work force) and have migrated to defined contribution retirement options …

The two primary federal disability insurance programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), provide assistance to individuals with disabilities.  SSDI is funded through payroll taxes and can be supplied on a permanent or temporary basis …

For fans of the national pastime in Washington, D.C., it would be great if the Nationals could just start the new season where they left off last year.  The District’s boys of summer would automatically be handed the 2013 National League East division title, and fans could spend carefree months without worrying about whether the team will make it to the post-season for the second time in 80 years …

While the number of physicians who use computers to store patient information is rising, most are still clinging to large manila file folders to record and retain complete patient histories …

The federal government has many addictions, including profligate spending, wasting money, and regulating the private lives of citizens.  In such an environment, certain excesses are to be expected.  But when they develop, it is important that they be quickly reined in …

Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.