The WasteWatcher The F-35's $10 Billion Funding Gap A new report indicates that the JSF will require an additional $10 billion beyond the amount officially claimed by the DoD. Sean Kennedy

The WasteWatcher Healthcare Transparency: May Not Work as Intended President Trump's health insurance transparency rule may not accomplish what is intended. Elizabeth Wright

The WasteWatcher Taxpayers Deserve a More Efficient Government At the end of September 2020, the federal government will have spent more in a single fiscal year than at any time in history. Deborah Collier

The WasteWatcher Now Is the Time for Occupational Licensing Reform During the coronavirus pandemic, states have made changes in occupational licensing laws. However, it is important to discuss reform outside of the pandemic. Frances Floresca

The WasteWatcher A Fool’s Errand to Lower Drug Costs? On August 31, the California state legislature passed, SB 852, The California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020, which would allow the state to partner with drug manufacturers to produce their own line of pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth Wright

The WasteWatcher Reverse Auctions will Benefit Rural Americans The FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse auction will provide $16 billion over ten years to help expand broadband to 6 million homes and businesses in unserved areas of the country. Deborah Collier

The WasteWatcher School Openings based on Science or Science Fiction? Is Montgomery County, Maryland and its approach to reopening public schools emblematic of many other school districts across the country? Elizabeth Wright

The WasteWatcher AB 5 is a Lose-Lose Situation for Gig Economy Workers and Independent Contractors Lawmakers have attempted to repeal a bill that hurts gig economy workers and independent contractors. California needs to continue supporting efforts to repeal the bill. Frances Floresca

The WasteWatcher Supreme Court to Hear Case to Overturn Obamacare in November In March 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed it would take up the case Texas v United States and determine the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare. Elizabeth Wright

The WasteWatcher HHS Says NO to AGs Trying to Steal Patents HHS sends a clear message to AGs regarding march-in rights. Elizabeth Wright

The WasteWatcher Launch Competition Continues to Advantage Entrenched Contractors The winners of the next round of national security launches have been announced. The results reflect business as usual in American aerospace, which for decades has benefited established contractors. Sean Kennedy