The WasteWatcher
The WasteWatcherAn Ominous Return of Earmarks in the House Transportation Bill
Legislators took full advantage of one of the first opportunities to add earmarks.
The WasteWatcherTo Serve or not to Serve: The Broadband Map Question
The Broadband DATA Act gave the FCC funding to create new broadband maps. NTIA has its own new map for broadband.
The WasteWatcherObamacare Survives Third Court Challenge
The Supreme Court tossed out ObamaCare lawsuit, California et al v. Texas, stating the plaintiffs have no standing.
The WasteWatcher$40 Billion Broadband Bill Is Costly, Unnecessary, and Wasteful
The BRIDGE Act of 2021 would do more harm than good.
The WasteWatcherBiden Budget Offers Potential Oversight Tool on 340B Program
The Biden administration's budget includes new enforcement tools for oversight of the 340B program but the details will matter.
The WasteWatcherEasing Occupational Licensing Restrictions will help Americans Overcome Barriers to Employment
Removing occupational licensing barriers at the federal level provides more freedom to states to reduce requirements
The WasteWatcherCanadian Drug Importation Continues to Face Obstacles
HHS asks court to dismiss PhRMA lawsuit on Canadian drug importation, stating they have no standing.
The WasteWatcherLack of Trust in Public Health Authorities Will Impact Debate on Medicare for All
The U.S. public health system has a trust problem due to their handling of COVID-19.
The WasteWatcherCourt Rules in Favor of FCC in Franchise Fee Dispute
Court rules "in-kind" and "add-on" requirements should be included in the five percent cap on franchise fees.
The WasteWatcherThe DC Beverage Tax Will Harm Small Businesses and Consumers
DC's proposed tax on sweetened beverages will harm small businesses and are likely to be ineffective.
The WasteWatcherTarget-Rich Environment for Duplication Report
The annual GAO report on duplication in federal spending provides opportunities to increase efficiency in the federal government.
The WasteWatcherRepublican Study Committee Budget Is Good News for Taxpayers
The RSC budget includes the elimination and consolidation of dozens of programs and agencies.
