The WasteWatcher

GAO Details Need for Complete Implementation of Waste-Prevention Measures
GAO issues report on the SBA Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grant programs.

A National Data Privacy Framework Is Needed Rather than Individual State Laws
States should encourage Congress to pass a national data privacy framework instead of creating their own.

Consumers Win When Their Welfare is Protected
The antitrust consumer welfare standard is under fire from changes at the FTC, legislation and lawsuits.

President Biden's Executive Order Will Harm Rather than Promote Competition
President Biden's Executive Order will harm competition and increase the size, scope, and power of the federal government.

No Surprises Act Gets its First Interim Rule
The No Surprises Act was passed last year to stop surprise medical bills but in reality the law will end up causing more problems.

Cocktails-To-Go Should Remain Permanent
States should permanently make the sale of cocktails-to-go permanent.

Biden Administration Revokes Work Incentives for Medicaid
The Biden administration continues its onslaught against innovative and effective Trump administration policies.

FCC Adopts New Rules Cracking Down on 911 Fee Diversions
The FCC’s new rules regarding 9-1-1 fee diversions will ensure that collected fees are not improperly and wastefully redirected.

CAGW Hosts Conversation with FCC Commissioner Simington
On June 28, CAGW and WifiForward hosted a conversation with FCC Commssioner Nathan Simington on the current state of spectrum policy.

Access to Telemedicine Should Be Permanent
Telemedicine should be permanent beyond the coronavirus pandemic.

Earmarks Return, Without Full Transparency
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee brought back earmarks without transparency.

Knoxville Should Not Build a Government-Owned Broadband Network
Knoxville, Tennessee considering a government-owned network that would be costly, wasteful and potentially unsuccessful.