Category: Government Waste
The Federal Government Probably Has The Supplies We Need:
FINALLY! This morning the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that area health personal were reusing safety equipment like gowns and surgical masks…or using a single surgical mask all day which violates health safety standards big time. And may start to use scarves or bandanas in the near future. That is certainly…
Coronavirus: Proof Positive The US Needs Comprehensive Universal Single Payer Health Insurance.
I am not going to get into the finger pointing around cuts to federal staffing against communicable diseases, cuts to budgets at the CDC, or the appointment of Vice President Pence as the lead in containing the coronavirus outbreak. [but I couldn’t resist getting snarky and opening with this!] But…
Is Trump Actually Weakening Our Southern Border?
This week, as President Trump continues his war on sanctuary cities in the United States, it was announced that border swat teams were being pulled from the border. Their new assignments were to support ICE agents in sanctuary cities…although they wouldn’t be able to use their normal training and resources…
Progress On Drug Prices: But We Are Doing It Bass Ackwards
The Trump regime is moving forward with regulations to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for Americans. But instead of taking the bull by the horns, they are willing to play games with importing drugs from other countries. I mean, just negotiate drug prices for crying out loud. Or limit…
High school students walk out of school to bring attention to gun violence
I am going to risk the wrath of the powers that be at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by reprinting this article in its entirety, because I don’t think it’s going to get enough coverage… ‘We are going to bring about this change’: High school students walk out of school to…
Are Legislators Ever Really On The Floor Except For Votes?
I am not singling out this video from Twitter but it brought this thought back to mind that I have had many many times before when viewing similar videos…and not only in Washington but Madison as well. When these policy speeches are being made, are there other legislators actually on…
The Decline In Transparency In WI State Government
There’s been some new troubling nonsense out of Madison about transparency in government. Apparently several people have their noses out of joint about what Governor Tony Evers will release under the open records laws while GOP legislators spend tax dollars trying to avoid doing exactly the same thing. First, I…
Poor Ideas In Public Safety: Milwaukee Common Council Edition
One of the biggest controversies in Milwaukee is the issue around lead pipe water laterals which may be compromising the health of thousands of Milwaukeeans living in older homes and apartments. The permanent solution is to replace the antiquated lead laterals with modern safer materials. But of course that solution…
Department of Justice Launches Secret Investigation Into Mueller Report Process
While the White House and Capitol Hill Republicans protest closed door sessions for depositions in the impeachment inquiry…Attorney General Barr (most likely at the behest of the president) has launched a criminal investigation into the investigation that produced the Mueller report…and AG Barr’s criminal investigation is secret and will use…
Quick Hit: Highlights of Bills Passed by Do Nothing Congress So Far:
these are just some of the 200+ bills passed by the House that are languishing in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is apparently has ‘Garlanded’ these bills.
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