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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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Key Healthcare Policy Priorities for the 119th Congress

The new Congress should promote patient centered care, increase accessibility, affordability, and transparency.

Christina Smith December 4, 2024
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New State Report Details Costs and Abuses of the 340B Drug Pricing Program

Minnesota Department of Health 340B report is the first at the state level to show costs and abuses of the program.

Thomas Schatz November 26, 2024
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Greater Accountability Ahead for BEAD and USF Funding Remains Uncertain

Issues with BEAD and USF must be resolved by the new Congress and Trump administration.

Thomas Schatz November 26, 2024
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Pentagon Is Now 0-7 In Passing a Clean Audit

For the seventh straight year, the Pentagon failed its financial review.

Sean Kennedy November 25, 2024
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Franchise Fees Raise Barriers to Broadband

Courts have held the line against franchise fee abuse. The FCC can protect consumers by ending the practice once and for all.

Alec Mena November 22, 2024

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