The WasteWatcher
Congressional Inaction on Internet Sales Tax Creates Adverse Reaction in the States
Congressional inaction and a Supreme Court case has caused problems for how states can impose sales taxes on online sales.
Wasteful Spending on 340B Keeps Growing and Growing
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic response, the 340B drug safety-net program problems seem to have gotten lost.
Those Rising COVID-19 Numbers
On June 16, The Wall Street Journal published an opinion by Vice President Michael Pence, "There Isn’t a Coronavirus 'Second Wave.'" The numbers show he is right.
More Competition and Less Regulation Will Expand Broadband Access
Regulation reductions have helped Americans during the past three months and more can be done to help promote and expand broadband.
The Ohio Solution for Getting the Country Back to Work
HB 673 will reduce regulatory barriers to help the state recover and reopen from the coronavirus pandemic.
C-Band Auction Process Must Continue
U.S. leadership in fifth generation 5G deployment and technologies is critical to the country’s economic future.
Successes with Deregulation and COVID-19
In May, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 13924 to combat the economic consequences of the coronavirus.
Federal Mandate on Debt Collection Will Not Help Struggling Consumers
Any future coronavirus relief packages must not include a federal “fix” for utilities’ debt collection. Doing so will only add to the intense economic pain with which customers and their families are already coping.
Satellite Operators Agree to Accelerate Vacating C-Band Spectrum
In an important step toward freeing up additional spectrum for 5G deployment, satellite operators have agreed to accelerate moving from portions of the c-band spectrum (3.7-4.2 GHz).
California Legislature Rightfully Criticizes Gov. Newsom for Government Overreach
Members of the California State Legislature have criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for keeping lawmakers in the dark about spending plans.
Commercial Aerospace Takes the Lead
Over the weekend, Astronauts were launched from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade.
The White House Has a Plan for Surprise Billing
The White House last night released its plan for solving the surprise billing issue, which has been a hot debate in Congress since late 2019.