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The WasteWatcherBi-, Bi-, Biennial Budgeting!
While not as entertaining as “Bye, Bye, Birdie,” the bobby-soxer romp of the early 1960s, biennial budgeting represents a refreshing change-of-pace from the dour melodrama that Congress’ current fiscal discourse has become. On March 22, 2013, Sens...
The WasteWatcherThe Devil is in the Details on STEM Consolidation
There is little doubt that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs are essential to the nation’s ability to compete in the global economy.
The WasteWatcherFurther Scrutiny for the "Little Crappy Ship"
A senior naval commander believes the troubled Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), or “Little Crappy Ship” as it has been referred to inside the Navy, does not have enough firepower. Other analysts believe the ship is not survivable.
The WasteWatcherECPA Reform Necessary to Prevent Unwarranted Searches
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) was enacted in 1986, long before widespread use of the Internet. Today’s society communicates in a dramatically different manner than in 1986, with an increasing amount of data stored digitally with...
The WasteWatcherDurable Medical Equipment: Free Market Principles Will Deliver Best Options for Taxpayers
In 2003, Congress passed the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA - P.L. 108-173). This law made some substantial changes to Medicare and adding competitive forces to the program was a strong theme.
The WasteWatcherFederal Spending on Disaster Relief is Out of Control
According to an April 29, 2013 article in The Washington Post, the federal government is spending more than previously thought on disaster relief.
The WasteWatcherNever Mind
Yesterday, I blogged about a story in the newspaper Politico that said members of Congress were looking for ways to exempt themselves and their staff from Obamacare.
The WasteWatcherWhat’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander – NOT!
All you need to do to find out how “wonderful” the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare will be for all of us is to go to the White House Web site. In almost reverent slogans the Obama Administration claims.
The WasteWatcherECPA Reform Moves Forward
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) applauds approval by voice vote today of S. 607, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013, by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The WasteWatcherTrain Wreck
Today, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) announced his retirement – joining five other Democrat senators calling it quits.
The WasteWatcherFor USPS, Time is Running Out
Yesterday, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the fiscal straits faced by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The WasteWatcherSpectrum Auction Winners or Losers
The federal government is once again picking winners and losers.
