We must disconnect predatory prison phone rates
Recently, Mignon Clyburn became the first woman to ever head the Federal Communications Commission when she was named acting chairwoman. While she may only hold this position for a limited time, she...
View ArticleHow the private sector can really help the public sector rebuild America
Washington continues to debate how much government should tax and spend and where government should cut and save. And despite the partisan debate, the fact remains the U.S. government continues to make...
View ArticleWho should be holding whom accountable?
Inspectors General, who hold federal agencies accountable by conducting audits and, when needed, investigating alleged misconduct, are in place to provide oversight over how taxpayer funded federal...
View ArticleFormer secretaries to Foxx: Reach out to DOT staffers
In politics, the “outsider” tag is a sought-after commodity. But in policy, some of the best advice can be found in those who have spent their careers inside the Beltway. This is the advice six...
View ArticleThe government has your data at its fingertips
As news broke about the Internal Revenue Service’s accidental disclosure of thousands of social security numbers online, a representative of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified before a...
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