The WasteWatcher U.S. Should Reject Socialized Broadband Tomorrow, the FCC is meeting to consider a critical opportunity to make available for shared use spectrum previously reserved for the DoD. Thomas Schatz

The WasteWatcher President Trump's New Executive Order: Deserves Praise and Raises Questions President Trump has announced a new EO, the “America-First Healthcare Plan” and lists the great accomplishments achieved in healthcare reform, but also raises questions and concerns. Elizabeth Wright

The WasteWatcher Pandemic Spending Demonstrates Disconnect in Pentagon's Priorities Pentagon officials used money provided for pandemic preparedness to support local jobs. This should mark the end of further stimulus funding for the Department of Defense. Sean Kennedy

The WasteWatcher Canada Just Says No to Drug Importation The OMB is reviewing the final rule that would allow states to import drugs from Canada. Elizabeth Wright

The WasteWatcher RSC American Worker Report Deserves Consideration in Congress The Republican Study Committee American Worker Task Force report includes more than 100 recommendations on education, labor, and welfare programs that would eliminate wasteful spending and increase the efficiency of the federal government. Thomas Schatz

The WasteWatcher Most Favored Nation Policy: Unfavorable to U.S. Pharmaceutical Research President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that implemented the “most favored nation” policy to lower drug costs that has been a topic of controversy since July 24, 2020. Elizabeth Wright

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