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Watchdog: Man caves hidden in government warehouse

June 06, 2013 | CNN | Budget & Tax , Natural Resources

Contractors at an Environmental Protection Agency warehouse were careless with inventories, and used government furniture and appliances to... Read More

On way out, Mack issued parting gifts

June 06, 2013 | News-Press | Budget & Tax

GOP Rep. Connie Mack IV gave his staff a parting gift as he left Congress in January: more than $61,000 in bonuses and raises. In the last... Read More

After deadly storms, how can costs be controlled?

June 04, 2013 | MSNBC | Budget & Tax , Natural Resources

The nation is still reeling from deadly tornadoes across the Midwest and preparing for hurricane season, but advocacy groups continue to... Read More

Lawmakers clash over catastrophe fund

June 03, 2013 | MSNBC | Budget & Tax , Natural Resources

There’s a bill in Congress that would create a catastrophe fund to put money aside ahead of time to respond to natural disasters, but not... Read More

Making a mess of a road project

May 28, 2013 | The Virginian-Pilot | Budget & Tax , Transportation & Infrastructure

State taxpayers, including those in Hampton Roads, are on the hook for as much as $300 million for a highway in Charlottesville that does... Read More

Faking farm savings;  It’s a time-honored tradition in Washington to do as little as possible and look good while (not) doing it

May 28, 2013 | The Union Daily Times | Agriculture , Budget & Tax

Sometimes it appears common sense and reality can't penetrate the Capitol's marble-lined walls. This financially costly phenomenon struck... Read More

Should Emergency Disaster Relief Funding Be Offset With Budget Cuts?

May 24, 2013 | U.S. News | Earmarks & Appropriations

A devastating tornado struck Moore, Okla. and surrounding areas on Monday, killing dozens and leaving little but rubble in its wake.... Read More

Delay sought on hike in premiums

May 23, 2013 | Newsday | Budget & Tax , Transportation & Infrastructure

U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are throwing their support behind a bill to delay steep increases in flood insurance... Read More

Barnum’s beaming: The Greatest bypass on Earth!

May 23, 2013 | The Hook | Transportation & Infrastructure

Have you ever walked into a store soon after opening hours to find the advertised sale item "all sold out?” Come to the Holiday Inn... Read More

All In With Chris Hayes

May 22, 2013 | MSNBC | Earmarks & Appropriations

Oklahoma senators voted against Sandy relief - but now their state will need aid Chris Hayes talks to Oklahoma State Representative Mark... Read More

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September 13, 2013

Syria: Excuse 535 To Not Cut the Deficit

Volume XVIII No. 37 Possible action in Syria has become the most recent excuse du jour for Pentagon boosters... Read More