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VIDEO ALERT: Executive Director Mattie Duppler on Varney & Co. on our looming debt crisis
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:32 am
Executive Director Mattie Duppler discusses why spending is the root cause of our debt problem on Varney & Co
VIDEO ALERT: Executive Director Mattie Duppler discusses the Fiscal Cliff on Fox Business
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:54 am
This week, Executive Director Mattie Duppler talked about the coming fiscal cliff on Cavuto and the Willis Report. Think Taxmageddon is going to happen? She argues why it won't:
COGC to DC - Let Our Food Trucks Be!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 4:37 pm
Today, Cost of Government Center Executive Director Mattie Duppler submitted public comments regarding the District of Columbia's recently proposed rulemaking on street vending. These rules imperil the burgeoning food truck industry in the District, threatening the livlihoods of innovative entrepreneurs and mealtime convenience for hungry workers.
Hard to Be Thankful for Bigger Government this Thanksgiving
Monday, November 12, 2012 2:53 pm
Thanksgiving is a time for reuniting with friends and family, but the government wants to be part of your celebration too. Whether you stay home or travel for the holiday, government is a significant contributor to the costs of the celebration. Of an identified $10 billion in spending that occurs during Thanksgiving weekend on the wine and beer, the gas and plane tickets, and the meal itself, government taxation composes 35.86 percent of those expenses—approximately $3.6 billion in revenues. Click through to learn how Uncle Sam gobbles up the rest of your Thanksgiving traditions!
Debt Ceiling Redux: Government Still Sits on Too Many Assets to Default
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 4:39 pm
As the federal government swiftly approaches the debt ceiling again, there are actions the treasury can take to give Congress additional time to debate comprehensive spending reform.
Report Shows How Country Can Learn From Welfare Reform in Maine
Friday, October 26, 2012 5:03 pm
A new report shows how the country can learn from welfare reforms from a state with a history of out-of-control, welfare spending and dependence.
Nanny State Update: a State Grant to Spy on you While you Drive and a Ban on Another Snack
Friday, October 19, 2012 5:10 pm
This week's nanny state update: a new state program to spy on you while you drive and a foolish ban on Cheetos.
Executive Director, Mattie Duppler on Obama's Campaign Promise of Higher Taxes on Cavuto
Monday, October 15, 2012 2:24 pm
Cost of Government Center Executive Director, Mattie Duppler discusses the Obama Campaign's strategy of promising massive tax hikes during a bad economy
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