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The WasteWatcherThe Lack of Federal Privacy Policy Causes Inconsistency with Tracing Apps
Many states have adopted contact tracing, but there are concerns with the lack of federal privacy policy.
The WasteWatcherExecutive Orders to Lower Drug Costs? Not Likely.
For several days, it has been reported that President Trump is writing numerous Executive Orders (EO) to lower drug costs, along with addressing other issues.
The WasteWatcherJoe Biden’s Bad Ideas Include Postal Banking
Postal banking would undermine the basic mission of the USPS.
The WasteWatcherCongress Should Strengthen, Not Undermine, the Pentagon's Chief Management Officer
In the very short amount of time the position has existed, the Pentagon’s Chief Management Officer has identified an impressive amount of savings within the Department of Defense. Despite this fact, members of Congress are moving quickly to...
The WasteWatcherThe FDA Finally Decides IQOS Is a Harm Reduction Product
Philip Morris Products S.A.’s IQOS Tobacco Heating System can now be marketed as a tobacco harm reduction product.
The WasteWatcherCancel Culture Goes After Famed Environmentalist
Michael Shellenberger’s new book, “Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All,” explains why most forms of renewable energy are bad for the environment and not practical for the world’s energy needs.
The WasteWatcherAgencies Need to Stop Fighting for Unneeded Spectrum
For nearly four years, the FCC under Chairman Pai’s leadership has moved quickly to address the ever-changing telecommunications needs of the nation
The WasteWatcherStates Should Cut Spending, Not Raise Taxes
State governments should be focused on cutting spending to offset revenue losses, not raising taxes.
The WasteWatcherCalifornia’s $100 Billion Nightmare High-Speed Rail Project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has caused a fiscal nightmare for the state.
The WasteWatcher"Fixing" Healthcare ... Again
This week, House Democrats brought to the floor H.R. 1425, with no bipartisan committee input and no amendments allowed.
The WasteWatcherCongressional 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.
The WasteWatcherWasteful Spending on 340B Keeps Growing and Growing
One of the many programs whose problems seem to have gotten lost during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is the 340B drug safety-net program.
