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The WasteWatcherTarget-Rich Environment for Duplication Report
The annual GAO report on duplication in federal spending provides opportunities to increase efficiency in the federal government.
The WasteWatcherCongress Displays High Level of Support for Earmarks
Early results strongly suggest members of Congress will widely embrace the return of earmarks.
The WasteWatcherEnd of the Road for the OCO
The first Biden Administration budget request eliminates the Overseas Contingency Operations account, a victory for taxpayers.
Op-EdsThe F-35 may be unsalvageable
The Hill: The time has come reduce the cost and scope of the F-35 program.
Op-EdsThese five items should top Biden’s defense priorities
Defense News: The Biden administration has the opportunity to institute reforms in several crucial areas at the DoD.
The WasteWatcherTime to Sink the Littoral Combat Ship
Facing a staggering array of technical problems and deficiencies, the time has come to cancel the Littoral Combat Ship.
Op-EdsCongress' penchant for unpunctuality
The Hill: Frequent use of CRs demonstrates remarkably poor governance from Congress.
Op-EdsCongress' Penchant for Unpunctuality
The Hill: Given their track record, senators and representatives will likely miss yet another deadline.
The WasteWatcherStrike Three for the Pentagon
For the third straight year, the Department of Defense was unable to pass a clean audit. The Pentagon now estimates that it will need another seven years to accomplish this task.
The WasteWatcherYet Another Missed Deadline for the F-35
The Joint Strike Fighter program has missed yet another deadline, with technical problems ruling out moving to full-scale production.
Op-EdsEnd the Pentagon’s OCO slush fund
Defense News: The OCO has been greatly expanded and used for unrelated purposes.
The WasteWatcherPandemic 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.
