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The WasteWatcherSenate Omnibus Likely Loaded with Old Earmarks
Nearly all of the programs that received earmarks last year in the relevant appropriations bills were funded again in the Senate omnibus bill. It appears that Senators loaded up the bill with the same old earmarks.
The WasteWatcherTreat: President Trump Issues Some Sweet Executive Orders
Adds $33 billion in savings from deregulation in the first two years of the Trump administration.
The WasteWatcherTrick: There Are a Dreadful Number of Earmarks
The cost of earmarks in FY 2019 was a horrifying $15.3 billion.
The WasteWatcherTreat: Have Some Candy and Legally Bet on Your Favorite Sports Team
States with legal sports betting are thriving and bringing home the candied bacon.
The WasteWatcherTrick: The Socialism Apocalypse Is Upon Us
Socialist policies are rising from the dead and taking over like an infectious disease.
The WasteWatcherCBA's Criticism of Senate Testimony on C-Band Is Ludicrous
CAGW reiterates its position that only the FCC should conduct an auction of c-band spectrum rather than allowing foreign satellite companies to benefit at the expense of U.S. taxpayers.
Letters to OfficialsCCAGW Urges Ways and Means Members to Oppose H.R. 4742
October 22, 2019 Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives 1102 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Representative,
The WasteWatcherPrice Controls for Dummies
Democrats should learn what price controls REALLY mean.
Letters to OfficialsCCAGW Urges Opposition to H.R. 2513
October 22, 2019 U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Representative,
The WasteWatcherBest Laid Plans: Another USPS IG Report, Another Failed Attempt to Save Money
As has been pointed out repeatedly in the past few years, United States Postal Service (USPS) management continues to struggle mightily to enact efficiencies or carve out savings from its operations. And this continues to be the case despite the...
The WasteWatcherSenate Budget Committee Makes Budget Reports Available for the Public Online
The Senate Budget Committee's Chairman has introduced a new budget scorekeeping report on the Budget Committee's website to provide a regular accounting of budget developments.
Letters to OfficialsCoalition Urges Congress to Avoid Kicking Surprise Billing Proposals to Unelected Regulators
Coalition urges lawmakers to avoid a negotiated rulemaking process to address surprise billing.
