The WasteWatcher

Broadband Infrastructure Dollars Must be Used Wisely
The $65 billion for broadband infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act must be used wisely.

President Biden Again Calls for Price Controls
President Biden's Monday speech included the same dangerous and wrong solutions to lower drug costs.

Old Troubles for the New Presidential Helicopter
The Marine Corps' latest effort to replace old presidential helicopters struggles to operate under emergency situations.

Wisconsin School Spending Transparency Bill Provides a Model for Other States
Wisconsin's new school spending transparency allows parents to view how their schools spend money, providing needed oversight.

New Study Confirms 340B Program is Exploited
A new study, “340B and Health Equity: A Missed Opportunity in Medically Underserved Areas,” shows the program is misused.

Build Back Better Act Nicotine Tax Fails to Improve Public Health and Funds Wasteful Spending
The Build Back Better Act contains a nicotine tax that negatively impacts tobacco harm reduction efforts and public health.

Federal Agencies Must Stop Interfering with 5G Deployment
Federal agencies must stop objecting to the FCC's decisions to open up spectrum for much-needed 5G deployment.

House Votes for Biden’s Build Back Broke Bill
The BBBA is a disastrous and wasteful bill that will raise costs further for all Americans and increase government control.

Methane Taxes Will Stifle American Energy Production
Methane taxes will damage American energy production and put the country further into debt.

Build Back Better Act Will Destroy Vibrant U.S. Pharmaceutical Industry
CAGW's latest report “Price Controls on Pharmaceuticals Are Bad Medicine,” analyzes destructive policies in the BBBA.

Three Reforms States Should Consider After the COVID-19 Pandemic
States should reform how they raise revenue, plan better for the future, and relax workforce regulations.

The Republic is Safe, For Now
Congress has been on recess for a week, so the nation is safe from more prolific spending - for now.