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State Legislators Should Reject Government Takeovers of Utilities

Proposals to establish new municipal utilities would roll back the advance of energy privatization. 

Alec Mena February 14, 2025
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BEAD Requirements Should Be Rolled Back

NTIA's complicated guidance and approval process has delayed infrastructure deployment of broadband using BEAD funding.

Deborah Collier February 13, 2025
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340B Must Be Reformed in the 119th Congress

340B reform should not only should be acted on by Congress, but also reviewed by DOGE.

Christina Smith February 12, 2025
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A Penny Saved From Production Means Dollars Earned for Taxpayers

President Trump's announcement that the U.S. Mint will halt production of the penny is good news for taxpayers.

Deborah Collier February 11, 2025
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USPS Reforms Must Be Included in Reconciliation

Congress must include reforms to the USPS in reconciliation and DOGE should take a close look as well.

Thomas Schatz February 11, 2025
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Joint Strike Fighter Limited by Inadequate Software

The F-35’s software development is plagued by underperformance and delays, raising serious concerns about the JSF’s reliability.

Sean Kennedy February 10, 2025
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FDA Recognizes Value of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Regulators approve less-harmful alternative to tobacco.

Alec Mena February 6, 2025
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The Savings from Broadband Bulk Billing Are Saved

A Biden-era effort to ban cost-saving bulk billing of internet services has been halted by new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Deborah Collier January 29, 2025
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President Trump Saves Money Just By Creating DOGE

President Trump takes steps to improve government programs by transforming USDS into U.S. DOGE Service.

Deborah Collier January 23, 2025
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Navy and Congress Share Blame for Ship Modernization Waste

The Navy wasted nearly half of the money spent on modernizing seven cruisers; members of Congress are also to blame.

Sean Kennedy January 22, 2025
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Hospitals Abuse 340B Program at the Expense of Vulnerable Patients

The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows hospitals to prioritize profits over patients. 

Christina Smith January 17, 2025
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The CFPB’s Desperate, Final Gasp Under Biden

The CFPB has been attempting to overreach its authority in the final days of the Biden administration. 

Eric Maus January 16, 2025

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