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Texas Lawmakers Must Exercise Caution with Spending Surplus

Texas lawmakers will decide how to spend a $32.7 billion budget surplus. 

Ryan Lanier January 23, 2023
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A Not So Merry Present from Congress

Just in time for the holidays, Congress passes a $1.7 trillion spending package for FY 2023.

Deborah Collier December 23, 2022
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Recession Fears Provide Opportunity for States to Take the Lead

States should begin preparing for future recessions to avoid becoming overly reliant on federal money.

Ryan Lanier October 28, 2022
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Long-Term Extension of Spectrum Auction Authority is Essential

The continuing resolution passed by Congress includes spectrum auction authority for the FCC, but only until December 16, 2022.

Deborah Collier September 30, 2022
Press

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Senator Joe Manchin August 2022 Porker of the Month

Sen. Joe Manchin is our August 2022 Porker of the Month for lying about not raising taxes during a recession by creating the IRA.

Alexandra Abrams August 17, 2022
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Congress Blocks the Navy’s Plans to Retire Underperforming Ships

Representatives block an effort by the Navy to divest itself of poorly performing ships.

Sean Kennedy August 12, 2022
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The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Fiscal Disaster

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will raise taxes, increase spending, and prolong both inflation and the recession.

Thomas Schatz August 2, 2022
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The Senate Must Reject Price Controls on Pharmaceuticals

Senators should reject price controls on pharmaceuticals; they will not lower prices and lead to fewer future cures.

Thomas Schatz July 7, 2022
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States Wisely Increase Emergency Funds

Many states have wisely chosen to prioritize the future instead of creating new and unsustainable programs.

Ryan Lanier June 13, 2022
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GAO Report Offers Solutions to Duplicative and Overlapping Expenditures

The GAO's recommendations for 2022 that would add to the $522 billion in savings that have been achieved to date. 

Ryan Lanier May 16, 2022
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California Lawmakers Should Approach Budget Surplus with Caution

The California legislature should focus on providing relief to taxpayers and shoring up the state's reserves. 

Ryan Lanier May 10, 2022
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Maryland Legislature Dumps $1.8 Billion into Stadium Projects

Two bills signed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan create a revolving stadium slush fund for billionaire sports owners.

Ryan Lanier May 2, 2022

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