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National Security

Defense, General Waste, National Security

Remembering Those Who Served

May 23, 2025 Deborah Collier

Many view the Memorial Day weekend as the official start of summer, filled with festivals, parades, and of course, sales on a variety of products.  But the underlying reason for the holiday is to remember and honor those who fought, served and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and the freedoms guaranteed by […]

Defense, General Waste, Improper Payments, National Security

GAO: Pentagon at High Risk for Fraud

May 9, 2025 Sean Kennedy

The Department of Defense (DOD) has far from a sterling reputation for financial discipline.  It remains the sole federal agency to have not passed a clean audit under the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990.  The Marine Corps is the only one of the five DOD branches that has passed an audit, which it accomplished […]

RSC American Worker Report Deserves Consideration in Congress
Budget, Education, Entitlements, Environment, General Waste, Healthcare, Housing, National Security, Oversight, PBM, PBMs, Pharmacy Benefits Manager, State Issues, Taxes

RSC American Worker Report Deserves Consideration in Congress

September 24, 2020 Thomas Schatz

The Republican Study Committee American Worker Task Force report includes more than 100 recommendations on education, labor, and welfare programs that would eliminate wasteful spending and increase the efficiency of the federal government.

 

Defense, Healthcare, International, National Security, PBM, PBMs, Pharmacy Benefits Manager

Did President Trump Dissolve the Pandemic Response Office?

March 19, 2020 Elizabeth Wright

We have heard a lot about how President Trump “dissolved” the office in charge of pandemic preparedness.

Strong National Intelligence Leadership Needed for 5G Security
International, National Security, Technology, Telecommunications

Strong National Intelligence Leadership Needed for 5G Security

February 21, 2020 Deborah Collier

The U.S. must have strong leaders who will protect our national security by creating a safe and secure 5G infrastructure and combatting China’s influence in other countries.

The Role of Facial Recognition for Law Enforcement
National Security, Technology, Telecommunications

The Role of Facial Recognition for Law Enforcement

December 17, 2019 Deborah Collier

As facial recognition becomes widespread, the technology is raising concerns about privacy and security. 

Commerce, National Security, State Issues, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation

A National Framework is Needed for Privacy Protection

September 16, 2019 Deborah Collier

Congress must promptly address consumer data privacy.

National Security, Taxes, Technology, Telecommunications

Feds Need to Protect Taxpayer Information Better

May 22, 2018 Deborah Collier

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the risk online activities pose to privacy and data security following the Equifax data breach and Cambridge Analytica’s use of social media sites to collect information about potential voters.  It is understandable that consumers are concerned about how private companies protect their information; what should be of greater concern […]

National Security

Nightmarish TSA Lines Underscore Need for Massive Overhaul

June 16, 2016 Curtis Kalin

As Americans prepare for summer vacations and trips to visit family and friends, there is a good chance they will be subjected to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening system that is so badly mismanaged it has drawn comparisons to Comedy Central’s South Park.

Budget, General Waste, National Security, Transportation

Senate Hearing on TSA Operations: Frustrated Travelers and Threats to Aviation

June 8, 2016 wchristian

This morning, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Frustrated Travelers:  Rethinking TSA Operations to Improve Passenger Screening and Address Threats to Aviation.” The witnesses included: The Honorable Peter V. Neffenger, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) The Honorable John Roth, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Jennifer Grover, […]

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