Despite record debt and deficits, federal agencies are still managing to find novel, new ways to spend our tax money on questionable things. Lisa Fletcher follows the money when it comes to podcasts you’re paying for, whether you like it […]
A follow-up to our reporting on government scientists double-dipping. They’re paid by our tax money but also allowed to collect royalties for discoveries made on our dime. A watchdog group has been able to obtain some information the National Institutes
The following is an excerpt from OpenTheBooks Substack by Adam Andrzejewski. U.S. Mideast peace negotiators felt that freezing aid to Palestinians was disrespectful. But as soon as Biden opened the spigot, Hamas launched thousands of rockets from Gaza at Israel.
Polls show that public trust in the scientific establishment has suffered immensely in the wake of Covid. That’s prompted many to ask questions about conflicts of interest. Today, with the help of a watchdog group, we look at the issue
Special rules allow government scientists to profit from inventions and discoveries they make while on the taxpayer dime.
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There’s an important power play being made by China in America’s backyard. We’re talking about China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It’s considered one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever conceived. In short: China is expanding its power throughout
The following is an excerpt from Just The News. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is receiving $400 million for employee pay raises, $61 million more to hire employees, and expanded collective bargaining rights, which could lead to future pay increases,
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The following is an excerpt from Just The News. Note: The Golden Horseshoe is a weekly designation from Just The News intended to highlight egregious examples of wasteful taxpayer spending by the government. This week’s Golden Horseshoe goes to the
