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New Survey: Regulatory Reform and Private Investment Increase Broadband Access

Post author:Dan Savickas
Post published:July 28, 2021
Post category:Broadband

Broadband remains a focal point in discussions as Congress continues to debate the various provisions in the infrastructure package. Recently, advocates for greater broadband access nationwide were given reason to cheer, and it has nothing to do with government spending taxpayer dollars. A recent surveyed conducted by CTIA Ashows that access to fifth generation networks (5G) has increased rapidly over the last year. This trend promises to deliver better connectivity across the country and expanded access to data and messaging.

Three Things to Know about USPS Mail Slowdowns

Post author:Ross Marchand
Post published:July 27, 2021
Post category:Postal Reform

All eyes are on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), as the agency mulls changing the way that mail is delivered. USPS leadership has proposed relaxing current service standards for first-class mail and periodicals, meaning that fewer Americans would be able to rely on two and three-to-five-day delivery turnarounds. Predictably, there’s been no shortage of opposition to this changing of service standards.

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TPA Welcomes Martin Cullip

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:July 27, 2021
Post category:Press

Today, Martin Cullip joined the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) team as an International Fellow for the Consumer Center. UK-based Cullip brings more than a decade of experience on free market and consumer issues, as well as a global perspective and passion for tobacco harm reduction.

The Debt Ceiling Debate Is Just Another Opportunity to Tax Future Generations

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:July 26, 2021
Post category:Congress

The summer provides for many reruns on television. The same can be said as the country lurches toward an epic showdown as Republicans and Democrats argue about the debt ceiling and how the federal government spends more money than it brings in. Like debt ceiling discussions in the past, left-leaning politicians and bureaucrats are urging lawmakers to raise the amount of money the U.S. government can borrow, while some on the right are demanding reductions in federal expenditures.

Watchdog Group Slams Government Power Grab on Broadband in ‘Infrastructure’ Bill

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:July 23, 2021
Post category:Press

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) opposes measures to increase government authority and the eradication of guardrails to protect consumers as the Senate negotiates the broadband funding section of the “infrastructure” bill. Further, TPA opposes any, and all attempts to impose rate regulation or government control of the internet.

Our Wasteful Defense Establishment

Post author:David Williams
Post published:July 23, 2021
Post category:Defense

America’s top-of-the-line fighter jet might not be able to break the speed of sound or fire its own cannon, but its ability to score lucrative contracts for its manufacturer remains as impressive as ever. Last month Lockheed Martin won a nearly $500 million contract to develop new weapons for the troubled F-35 fighter. And earlier this month, Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.8 billion contract to perform maintenance work and manage logistics for the F-35 program.

David Weil’s Nomination Hurts Workers and the Economy

Post author:Dan Savickas
Post published:July 20, 2021
Post category:Department of Labor

With the coronavirus pandemic hopefully safely in the past, it’s time to reflect on the adaptability of the U.S. economy during a crisis. With the loss of many jobs, employers and employees had to explore unorthodox options to keep themselves afloat. With public transportation closed or limited, ride share apps and freestanding bikes and scooters became more important to commuters. The nation was resilient. However, the administration is testing that resiliency with the nomination of Brandeis professor Dr. David Weil to head the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage & Hour Division

Taxpayer Watchdog Supports Toomey Amendment to Rein in Appropriators

Post author:Kara Zupkus
Post published:July 20, 2021
Post category:Press

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) supports Sen. Pat Toomey’s (R-Pa.) Senate Amendment 2121 to H.R. 1652, that would put up common sense guardrails on appropriations. The amendment would prevent the government from using budgetary gimmicks to turn the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) into a slush fund for big government projects.

TPA Joins Coalition Urging Fiscal Responsibility on Infrastructure Deal

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:July 20, 2021
Post category:Infrastructure

Today, Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) joined a coalition to send members of Congress a letter urging fiscal responsibility with infrastructure spending. If Congress is not careful, excessive spending could exacerbate inflation and disrupt economic recovery.

Consumers Will Bear the Brunt of Superfund Taxes on Chemicals

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:July 19, 2021
Post category:Taxes

As part of the recently unveiled infrastructure deal, the Biden administration announced plans to reinstate the Superfund taxes on chemical manufacturers in the United States. The proposal would essentially create a new excise tax on the manufacture, production, or importation of 42 chemicals. It is assumed that should the taxes be reinstated; the rates could be adjusted for inflation.