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Government-Run Healthcare During COVID-19

A Wall Street Journal editorial, “Europe’s Covid Hospital Lesson:  How Government Health Care Has Led to Funding Caps and Too Few ICU Beds,” provided an interesting analysis on socialized medicine and COVID-19.

Elizabeth Wright November 6, 2020
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Pandemic Spending Demonstrates Disconnect in Pentagon's Priorities

Pentagon officials used money provided for pandemic preparedness to support local jobs.  This should mark the end of further stimulus funding for the Department of Defense.

Sean Kennedy September 25, 2020
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CAGW Names NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio September 2020 Porker of the Month

Mayor Bill De Blasio (D) is the September 2020 Porker of the Month for demanding $5 billion from taxpayers while refusing to make any commonsense cuts in spending.

Alexandra Abrams September 21, 2020
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Healthcare Transparency: May Not Work as Intended

President Trump's health insurance transparency rule may not accomplish what is intended.

Elizabeth Wright September 11, 2020
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Now Is the Time for Occupational Licensing Reform

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have made changes in occupational licensing laws.  However, it is important to discuss reform outside of the pandemic. 

Frances Floresca September 8, 2020
The WasteWatcher

School Openings based on Science or Science Fiction?

Is Montgomery County, Maryland and its approach to reopening public schools emblematic of many other school districts across the country?

Elizabeth Wright August 28, 2020
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AB 5 is a Lose-Lose Situation for Gig Economy Workers and Independent Contractors

Lawmakers have attempted to repeal a bill that hurts gig economy workers and independent contractors.  California needs to continue supporting efforts to repeal the bill. 

Frances Floresca August 26, 2020
The WasteWatcher

Supreme Court to Hear Case to Overturn Obamacare in November

In March 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed it would take up the case Texas v United States and determine the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare.

Elizabeth Wright August 21, 2020
The WasteWatcher

HHS Says NO to AGs Trying to Steal Patents

HHS sends a clear message to AGs regarding march-in rights.

Elizabeth Wright August 19, 2020
The WasteWatcher

States Have Varied Responses to Unemployment Benefits

State have different responses to the future of unemployment benefits. 

Frances Floresca August 18, 2020
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The Ghosts that Got Checks: Stimulus to the Dead

Someone better call Bruce Willis, because apparently our government sees dead people.

CAGW Staff August 14, 2020
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Buy American Executive Order Raises More Questions than Answers

President Trump has been talking about signing a Buy American Executive Order (EO) since March, 2020 and did so on August 6.

Elizabeth Wright August 11, 2020

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