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House Defense Bills Break with Pentagon Guidance

Disagreements between the Pentagon and the House of Representatives over the number of F-35s to be purchased will drive up costs.

Sean Kennedy July 8, 2024
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SCOTUS Delivers a Blow to the Regulatory State

Chevron deference is overturned by the Supreme Court in its ruling in favor of Loper Bright Enterprises.

Deborah Collier June 28, 2024
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GAO Annual Report Provides Opportunities to Cut Wasteful Spending

Government Accountability Office suggests cost-cutting measures for student loans, federal office space, and other expenditures

Alec Mena June 28, 2024
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Fairfax County Supervisors Consider Raising Taxes on Food while Raising their own Salaries

Board Chairman Jeff McKay gave himself a 45 percent raise - now calls for a "meals tax" at the highest rate in Northern Virginia.

Alec Mena June 12, 2024
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The Farm Bill's Sweet Deal for Sugar Must Be Reformed or Replaced

The sugar program benefits producers and harms consumers and leads to job losses.

Eric Maus May 23, 2024
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Colorado Stymies Consumers’ Access to Credit

New lending law will limit financial services Coloradans may purchase from out of state.

Alec Mena May 22, 2024
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Congress Needs to Stop the FCC From Taking Over the Internet

Congress, not the FCC, should decide how the internet should be regulated.

Deborah Collier May 22, 2024
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CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose H.R. 8371

Title V of H.R. 8371 would slow deployments and improvements to the VA electronic health record management system. 

Eric Maus May 16, 2024
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USPS Needs to Pause Implementation and Deliver Answers to Questions About the Delivering for America Plan

Implementation of the USPS Delivering for American plan must be paused until key questions are answered.

Thomas Schatz May 8, 2024
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FDA Has Once Again Delayed Its Menthol Ban

A federal flavor ban is clearly unpopular and would create black markets.

Eric Maus May 8, 2024
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Southern States Advance Harmful Tobacco Legislation

Pre-market application requirements for THR products injure public health and finances.

Alec Mena May 2, 2024
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FTC Votes to Unilaterally Ban Non-Compete Agreements

The FTC is once again overreaching its legal authority by voting to ban non-compete agreements. 

Eric Maus May 1, 2024

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