Senators have eagerly embraced the return of earmarks, requesting 5,000 of the wasteful projects so far.
Democrats in Congress Move Country Closer to Bankruptcy
Democrats want to pass a $4.1 trillion budget, massively expands social welfare programs.
An Ominous Return of Earmarks in the House Transportation Bill
Legislators took full advantage of one of the first opportunities to add earmarks.
$40 Billion Broadband Bill Is Costly, Unnecessary, and Wasteful
The BRIDGE Act of 2021 would do more harm than good.
Republican Study Committee Budget Is Good News for Taxpayers
The RSC budget includes the elimination and consolidation of dozens of programs and agencies.
Congress Displays High Level of Support for Earmarks
Early results strongly suggest members of Congress will widely embrace the return of earmarks.
Beware the Words Investment and Free
When government officials talk about “investment” and “free” programs, taxpayers need to hang onto their wallets.
End of the Road for the OCO
The first Biden Administration budget request eliminates the Overseas Contingency Operations account, a victory for taxpayers.
Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Takes Spending Way Off Track
The American Jobs Act contains hundreds of billions of dollars for non-traditional infrastructure projects.
Biden’s Budget Busting Boondoggle
The House will soon vote on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.