Budget
Fix USPS Without Forcing its Imminent Demise
USPS reforms must be made without leading to an imminent taxpayer bailout.
Citizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief on Federal Budget Reform
The congressional budget process has been an abject failure and is long overdue for reform.
President Trump Saves Money Just By Creating DOGE
President Trump takes steps to improve government programs by transforming USDS into U.S. DOGE Service.
States Should Prepare for a Rainy Day
Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold.
Pentagon Is Now 0-7 In Passing a Clean Audit
For the seventh straight year, the Pentagon failed its financial review.
Congress Again Abdicates its Primary Responsibility
Members of Congress must commit themselves to living up to their responsibility and finishing the appropriations bills on time.
House Defense Bills Break with Pentagon Guidance
Disagreements between the Pentagon and the House of Representatives over the number of F-35s to be purchased will drive up costs.
President Biden's Budget Will Raise Taxes and Federal Debt
President Biden's FY 2025 budget would increase government spending, restore IRS funding, and raise taxes
New GAO Report Warns of Worsening Federal Debt
If Congress fails to act, Americans may face rampant inflation or a sovereign debt crisis.
CBO Projects Record High Deficits and Debt
The CBO projects that the federal budget deficit is already at $1.6 trillion and will grow by $20 trillion over the next decade.
Establishing a Fiscal Commission Could Help Reduce Federal Spending
An effective spending control commission should draw inspiration from the Grace Commission and CARFA.
Interest on the National Debt is a Ticking Time Bomb
Congress should end its spending spree and reduce the federal debt.
