The WasteWatcher

The Clock is Running Out on Antitrust Legislation
Despite its name, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act will stifle innovation.

FTC Is Invading Privacy by Overreaching on Regulations
On August 10, 2022, the FTC announced it would be potentially writing new rules regulating consumer data privacy.

Congress Blocks the Navy’s Plans to Retire Underperforming Ships
Representatives block an effort by the Navy to divest itself of poorly performing ships.

Passage of the IRA Means the Taxman Cometh
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will add 87,000 new IRS employees at a cost of $80 billion in potentially wasteful spending.

Arlington Heights Should Reject Bears Stadium Subsidies
Residents of Arlington Heights, Ill., are preemptively pushing back on potential public subsides for a new Chicago Bears stadium.

The House Should Avoid Making the Senate’s Terrible Mistake on Healthcare
The House should avoid making the mistake of cutting the number of future cures and raising healthcare costs.

The Inflation Reduction Act Will Raise Drug Costs and Reduce Cures
Price controls in the Inflation Reduction Act will devastate future drug development and raise costs.

Spectrum Coordination Needs to Expand Across More Federal Agencies
The FCC and NTIA announced signing an MOU on spectrum allocation coordination. Other federal agencies should join this effort.

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.

Regulation of the Internet Is Unnecessary and Will Drive Up Costs
If the Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act is passed, closing the digital divide will become more expensive and difficult.

Senators Need to Check Their Conscience Before Voting for Price Controls
Senators must understand that price controls will harm patients and reduce the development of future cures.

Washington State Gas Price Increase is a Harbinger of Catastrophe
Washington is about add to high energy costs by dramatically increasing the cost of gas in the state.