Government Spending
OECD: U.S. One of Biggest Spenders on Education, Results Lag Far Behind
Spending =/= quality
Poll: 44 Percent Turned to Family, Friends For Help After Hurricane Sandy, Only 16 Percent to the Feds, Even Less to State Governments, Didn't Find Those Helpful
19 percent of those reaching out to the federal government found it helpful
PA Auditor Slams Turnpike Authority Over Debt
No limits to the authority's ability to hike tolls
Does Massive New Spending on Border Security Mean "Immigration Reform" is Bullshit?
Real immigration reform would stem the flow of illegal migration across the border, allowing the Border Patrol to focus on other issues
White House Touts "Saving Money" as a Reason to Pass Immigration Reform; Saving Money Makes an Even Better Reason to Cut Spending!
CBO estimates $1 trillion in savings over 20 years from immigration reform
SCOTUS: Government Can't Tie Subsidies to Positions Held by Recipients
Feds can't require group support laws against prostitution in order to qualify for HIV-prevention funding
"Comprehensive Immigration Reform" Means More Wasteful Spending Under Guise of "Border Security"
Shitshows DC's known for
PA Could Drop Controversial Turnpike Subsidies
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is awash in red ink
Obama's Trip to Africa Could Cost up to $100 Million
Lots of planning and protection for the president, family
As Revenues Grow, Some States Cut Taxes While Others Cut More
Many are back to spending? Surprise!
Why Libertarians Have Better Things to Worry About Than the NSA
Neither terrorism nor the NSA are the greatest threats to American liberty.
Slow British Economy Requires a Decade of Trimming Government, Say Think Tanks
We could use some of the same
Virginia AG Accuses IRS of Withholding $125M Owed His State
Maybe they could skip a convention or two
IRS Official Apologizes for Lavish Conference, Parody Videos
Pretend Spock realizes expenses were illogical
GOP: Go Young or Go Home!
To win Millennials, Republicans must channel their inner libertarian.
Unless We Change Some Things, America Will Eventually Go Broke
The first step toward a solution is just being honest about the deep hole we're in.
Will Your Local Post Office Still Exist Next Year? Will You Even Notice?
No sign of fixes for the U.S. Postal Service's troubles
IRS Scandal Highlights the Dangers of Big Government
Both parties need a powerful tax agency to support their favored programs.
Reason-Rupe Poll: Congress Should Cut Spending, Forget Gun Control
Plus: 20 percent qualify as libertarian, Social Security is as popular as it is misunderstood.
Employee Benefits Soar as Per-Pupil Expenditures Drop
Education spending is increasing, but not on what you think
IL Embroiled in Controversy Over Diversion of Road Funds
Were half or only a quarter of funds used for other purposes?
Spending: A Bipartisan Love Story
The truth about Republicans, Democrats, and growing government
