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Protecting taxpayers from government waste since 1995.
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REPORT
Gas Giveaways: Methane Losses Are a Bad Deal for Taxpayers
Taxpayers are losing out on millions of dollars in royalty revenue from natural gas wasted during oil and gas production on federal lands.
Only a fraction of this “lost” gas is being charged a royalty each year due to outdated rules and mismanagement at the Department of the Interior.
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REPORT
Understanding the National Debt and the Debt Ceiling
What is the debt ceiling and why is it so important?
Here’s a short report on the national debt, the debt ceiling, and how the two are connected.
