Government Spending
The Real Scale of U.S. Defense Spending
Nearly $1 trillion was spent on the war in Afghanistan, mostly under President Obama.
Elizabeth Warren Is Right: The Cromnibus Aids Crony Capitalism
Give her credit where credit is due.
The Emerging Battle Between Political Outsiders and Insiders
Spending bill vote reveals a new political battle - not the left versus the right, but the edge versus the center
The Pentagon Can Have Whatever It Wants. As Long As It's Not Less Money.
Yes, that's right: Congressional leaders are forcing the Pentagon to take more money than it asked for.
Here's How the Government Is Wasting Your Tax Dollars
Manure marketing, golf course renovations, a DEA museum, and other wastes of public money.
Sen. Coburn Takes Aim Again at Wasteful Federal Spending
His last annual analysis before he retires
Farmers' Markets and Organic Farms: More Special Interests Get Millions in Government Handouts
From farm grants to "green" technology subsidies, politicians hand out goodies while taxpayers get stuck with the tab.
Let People Live Where They Choose
Mass transit and "planned spaces" appeal to the bureaucratic mind, but Americans want to stay in their suburban homes.
House Temporarily Paves Over Budget Concerns with Stopgap Highway Bill
$10.8 billion in funds shifted around
This Is Austerity: The White House Will Install a Snazzier Bowling Alley
We are down to a small military presence and our White House bowling alley.
Is the Export-Import Bank Heading to the Gallows?
Officials reportedly removed over alleged kickbacks.