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Politicizing A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Short-Sighted And Dangerous

Post author:Ross Marchand
Post published:October 22, 2020
Post category:Healthcare

Since the start of the pandemic lockdowns in March, the American people have been promised that life will return back to normal once a proven vaccine is produced and distributed across the country. It now looks like we’re getting close to that point, with pharmaceutical producers announcing pivotal breakthroughs in vaccine development. But, this might all be for naught if political posturing gets in the way of science and inoculation.

Watchdog: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Google is Flawed, Politically Charged

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:October 20, 2020
Post category:Antitrust Technology

Washington, D.C. – The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) is responding to reports indicating the Department of Justice (DOJ) is filing its long-awaited antitrust case against Alphabet (Google) this week. TPA Vice President of Policy Patrick Hedger offered the following statement:

TPA Responds to DoD RFI regarding Dynamic Spectrum Sharing and 5G deployment

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:October 19, 2020
Post category:Comments and Testimony

October 19, 2020 Gloria Norwood, Lead Contracting Officer Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301-1000 Via Electronic Filing On the Request for Information regarding Dynamic Spectrum Sharing and…

True Justice Reform Must Include Performance-Based Contracting

Post author:David Williams
Post published:October 19, 2020
Post category:Criminal Justice Reform

On the campaign trail, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have repeatedly highlighted their efforts to reform the broken criminal justice system. President Trump and Vice President Pence have rightly touted the First Step Act of 2018, which expanded options for inmates looking to get back on the right side of the law. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has advocated for job training for incarcerated individuals, as well as utilizing alternatives to prison, such as rehabilitation facilities. While these proposals are wholly reasonable, Biden has unfortunately muddied the conversation on criminal justice reform by vilifying private prisons. These non-government institutions already provide the rehabilitation-based services that Biden suggests without breaking the bank for taxpayers. Both presidential contenders can and must call for performance-based contracting, which will deliver more humane results for inmates at an affordable cost.

TPA Concerned About Long-Term Ramifications of FCC Section 230 Announcement

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:October 15, 2020
Post category:Press Telecommunications

“The hallmark of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the leadership of Chairman Ajit Pai has been regulatory restraint leading to investment and innovation in the Internet economy and closing the digital divide while protecting taxpayers. It is a legacy that the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) has been proud to support and will continue to highlight. However, the decision to move forward with this rulemaking on Section 230 is disappointing and troublesome for the future of the internet." - TPA President David Williams

Prime Day Competition Strikes a Blow to Congressional Antitrust Action

Post author:Patrick Hedger
Post published:October 14, 2020
Post category:Technology

Right now, Americans are deciding between red and blue…or orange and black. No, I’m not talking about the election, but rather online holiday shopping and the current sales events being held this week by Target, Walmart, Amazon, and undoubtedly many other retailers. In any given year, there isn’t anything particularly noteworthy to the average American consumer about retailers looking to juice sales headed into the holiday season. However, in the latest great example of Washington being totally out of touch, many politicians are acting like these sales events don’t exist, pushing policy changes that threaten to upend the retail sector to consumers’ detriment going forward.

5G … at the Post Office?

Post author:Ross Marchand
Post published:October 13, 2020
Post category:Telecommunications

Across the country, Americans are starting to reap the benefits of lightning-fast 5G services. Rural, unserved users stand to benefit the most from the “latest and greatest” generation of mobile connectivity standards, since 5G services are significantly faster than 4G and the deployment only requires a pizza box-sized small cell deployment to operate.

Top Five Reasons Not to Nationalize 5G

Post author:Patrick Hedger
Post published:October 9, 2020
Post category:Telecommunications

Proposals are being kicked around behind closed doors in Washington to nationalize the nation’s 5G wireless broadband networks. From personal devices to transportation to manufacturing, 5G technology holds the key to unlocking the potential of an Internet of Things economy where all sorts of devices and machines are able to talk to networks and each other in essentially real-time to optimize efficiency and safety. Think driverless cars and then think even bigger than that. The economic potential is endless. Driven by the correct impulse to ensure America is the first to deploy a widespread and effective network versus geopolitical rivals like China, some people inside (and outside) government have had a knee-jerk response to nationalize our 5G network. This is decidedly the wrong approach. Here are the top five reasons why:

Policymakers Try to Hike Tax Bills at Worst Possible Time

Post author:Ross Marchand
Post published:October 8, 2020
Post category:Taxes

As America faces its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, businesses have been struggling to adapt to coronavirus restrictions. Stay-at-home orders and continuing capacity restrictions have led to surging losses and red ink across all industries. Lawmakers have helped cushion the blow by allowing companies to use their large losses to offset their tax liability incurred in previous years. Enacted in March, the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act permits businesses to carry back net operating losses (NOLs) five years to pare down onerous obligations to Uncle Sam. But, if some policymakers are successful, this relief could quickly go by the wayside. Instead of burying businesses under a mountain of tax liabilities, lawmakers should give companies the space they need to bounce back. And when companies bounce back, so will the economy.

Watchdog Slams House Majority Antitrust Report

Post author:Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Post published:October 6, 2020
Post category:Technology

Washington, D.C. – The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) criticized a new antitrust report released by the House Judiciary Committee Majority. Antitrust has been a recent concern in Congress with the House and Senate holding hearings and criticizing “Big Tech.” If implemented, the recommendations contained in the report will hamper innovation and destroy a flourishing digital economy by restricting tech companies and ultimately limiting the ability of small businesses and online consumers to conduct business. The report also highlights Congressional desires to utilize antitrust as a political weapon instead of protecting consumer welfare.