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FDA Recognizes Value of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Regulators approve less-harmful alternative to tobacco.

Alec Mena February 6, 2025
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The Savings from Broadband Bulk Billing Are Saved

A Biden-era effort to ban cost-saving bulk billing of internet services has been halted by new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Deborah Collier January 29, 2025
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President Trump Saves Money Just By Creating DOGE

President Trump takes steps to improve government programs by transforming USDS into U.S. DOGE Service.

Deborah Collier January 23, 2025
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Navy and Congress Share Blame for Ship Modernization Waste

The Navy wasted nearly half of the money spent on modernizing seven cruisers; members of Congress are also to blame.

Sean Kennedy January 22, 2025
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Hospitals Abuse 340B Program at the Expense of Vulnerable Patients

The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows hospitals to prioritize profits over patients. 

Christina Smith January 17, 2025
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The CFPB’s Desperate, Final Gasp Under Biden

The CFPB has been attempting to overreach its authority in the final days of the Biden administration. 

Eric Maus January 16, 2025
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Appeals Court correctly finds the FCC had no authority to impose new net neutrality rules.

Deborah Collier January 2, 2025
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Ending Regional Commissions: A Prime Cut for DOGE

Congress can advance government efficiency by cutting corporate welfare programs.

Alec Mena January 2, 2025
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States Should Prepare for a Rainy Day

Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold. 

Alec Mena December 20, 2024
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Biden Hits Gas Pedal on Wasteful Spending

End of year government spending sprees are common but the Biden administration has hit the gas pedal on wasteful programs.

Deborah Collier December 11, 2024
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133 Broadband Programs May Be 132 More Than Necessary

It is time to review the 133 broadband programs across 15 federal agencies with an eye toward consolidation.

Deborah Collier December 5, 2024
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The Department of Education is a Failure and Should Be Abolished

The Department of Education should be abolished and authority should go back to the states.

Christina Smith December 5, 2024

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