GAO’s Annual Government Efficiency Report Identifies Billions in Waste
On May 14, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its 2013 annual report on reducing overlap and duplication in government agencies. The yearly report identified 31 new areas where agencies could achieve higher cost savings and effectiveness.
Did you get your Money’s Worth from Congress last week?
Last week taxpayers spent roughly $81.7 million on Congress. Did you get your money’s worth?
Did you get your Money’s Worth from Congress last week?
Last week taxpayers spent roughly $81.7 million on Congress. Did you get your money’s worth?
Did you get your Money’s Worth from Congress last week?
The House and Senate focused largely on non-fiscal issues last week. The Senate considered legislation that would reform the nation’s gun laws and the House considered a cybersecurity bill. Was it worth the $81.7 million tab? Vote and let us know!
Did you get your Money’s Worth from Congress last week?
The House and Senate were back in session last week after two weeks off for spring break, costing American taxpayers some $81.7 million for the week. Was it worth the tab? Get the figures, then vote and let us know!
UPDATED: FY 2014 Budgets Side-By-Side
Today, the president released his fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, two months after the statutory deadline. The budget proposes higher spending for fiscal year 2014 than both the Senate and House budgets that were released last month. The Republican plan released last month would balance the budget in 10 years, while the Democratic outline would not. Get the side-by-side comparison here.
Vote-A-Rama
It’s been four years, but hats off to the Senate for finally considering a budget. Earlier this week, we explained the complicated budget vote-a-rama process, which is expected to begin around 3:00 p.m. EST today.
Friday Funnies! Wait, I’m serious.
So, Congress did something good this week. Wait, where are you going? I’m not kidding. Come back here!
Points on the Board
That’s right. Congress did something worth cheering about — a continuing resolution has just passed that will keep the government from shutting down, and keep the 3 cents on the dollar sequester cuts in place.
Congress Sinks One On Spending Cuts
With the start of March Madness, we¹re excited to tell you that Congress sunk a basket for fiscal responsibility by passing their continuing resolution for fiscal year 2013 without wasteful big-spending amendments!
