Letters & Testimony
Oppose Ag-Only Farm Bill: Spends More Than Senate Bill; Changes Make Subsidies Permanent
July 11, 2013
Opening Congressional Windows
February 24, 2012 |
As technology advances, more and more Americans expect easy access to information. They want to look behind the curtains and see how... 
Offputting Offsets
February 17, 2012 |
This week was poised to be a highlight for transportation dreamers, with a reauthorization proposal in the President’s budget and votes...
The Earmark’s New Clothes
February 10, 2012 |
Last year, Congress decided to try on an earmark-free suit. The fashion jury is still out on the final results. For instance, a look at...
Taking Stock of the STOCK Act
February 03, 2012 |
Yesterday the Senate voted 96-3 to approve a bill prohibiting lawmakers from making stock trades using insider knowledge they garner from...
Complexifying the Code
January 27, 2012 |
In the State of the Union, the President called for comprehensive tax reform: “So tonight, I’m asking Democrats and Republicans to...
Inside Job or Profiting from Legislating
January 20, 2012 |
Eight years ago, a group of academics wondered if lawmakers were using their special access to sensitive information to make money on the...
Bridge on the River (St.) Croix
January 13, 2012 |
Several lawmakers want Minnesota and Wisconsin to spend upwards of $700 million to build a bridge that will carry just 18,000 cars a day...
Defense Budget Strategery
January 06, 2012 |
The release of the Defense Department's long-promised strategy review yesterday was underwhelming for budget-watchers. The purpose of the...
Omnibusted
December 22, 2011 |
The year began with hoary promises that Congress would be different – spending bills would be passed one at a time with ample time for...
Defense Dollar Dodgers
December 16, 2011 |
Everyone should have gotten the message by now that we are in deep budget trouble and the trimming season is upon us. But when it comes...
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