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The WasteWatcher

The FCC's Not So Merry-Go-Round of Net Neutrality

The Biden administration’s creates uncertainty for future of broadband deployments across America and wastes taxpayer resources.

Deborah Collier April 4, 2024
Op-Eds

A ‘D’ for the USPS Delivering for America plan

The USPS delivers at least one thing consistently. It has lost money in every quarter since 2007.

Thomas Schatz March 31, 2024
The WasteWatcher

President Biden's Budget Will Raise Taxes and Federal Debt

President Biden's FY 2025 budget would increase government spending, restore IRS funding, and raise taxes  

Eric Maus March 29, 2024
Reports

The 340B Drug Pricing Program Needs a New Prescription

Federal healthcare programs are often well-intended but end up costing more than expected and become subject to waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement.

Christina Smith March 29, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Rate Setting for BEAD Funds Is Forcing States to Consider the Impact of Inflation

NTIA's pressure to include unrealistic price caps without inflation adjustment may discourage provider participation.

Alec Mena March 28, 2024
State Action

CCAGW Urges Kentucky Representatives to Oppose SB 188

SB 188 would create unnecessary regulatory barriers that will undermine the effectiveness of pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs) in Kentucky.

Alec Mena March 28, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Medicare Advantage Should Not Be Disadvantaged

Taxpayers and beneficiaries should be concerned with the Biden administration’s proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage.

Christina Smith March 27, 2024
Agency Comments

CAGW Files Comments with FCC on RDOF Emergency Petition

CAGW responds to an emergency petition filed by RDOF award winners asking for relief from the FCC's buildout requirements.

Eric Maus March 26, 2024
State Action

CCAGW Urges Governor Youngkin to Veto Senate Bill 274

SB 274 would impose price controls on prescription drugs.  Price controls distort markets, hurt innovation, and exacerbate the problems they are created to fix.

Alec Mena March 25, 2024
State Action

CCAGW Urges Illinois Legislators to Oppose House Bill 4548

HB 4548 would create unnecessary regulatory barriers that will undermine the effectiveness of pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs) in Illinois. 

Alec Mena March 19, 2024
State Action

CCAGW Urges Kentucky Legislators to Oppose Senate Bill 349

SB 349 would add a redundant layer of bureaucratic review over utilities that would raise costs for consumers and impede Kentucky’s push for energy reliability. 

Alec Mena March 15, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Congress Must Restore Spectrum Auction Authority

A year has passed since the FCC lost its spectrum auction authority.  It is time for Congress to renew this authority.

Deborah Collier March 8, 2024

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