A congressman’s Web video goes too far when it portrays a program that subsidizes cell phone service for very low-income persons as a government giveaway that is costing taxpayers billions.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster - Commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom present the Monday Political Face-off. Also, education expert Dr. Robert Hendricks on Arizona’s new voucher law. Plus, an update on the state of Arizona’s finances from Treasurer Doug Ducey.... Read more»
The U.S. Postal Service announced earlier this week that it intends to move forward with its plan to eliminate as many as 140 mail processing centers across the country that could include Tucson’s Cherrybell facility in an effort to cut costs.... Read more»1
A former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is urging that the existing American nuclear arsenal of 5000 warheads be cut by 80 percent, in an effort meant to be matched by similar reductions in the Russian arsenal.... Read more»
I’m wondering if there’s a lesson for U.S. politicians and voters in the recently completed French presidential election? My head says “Non!” but my heart screams “Oui! Oui!”... Read more»
The talk of the defense world is the budget — specifically, how to shrink it and what will be cut. Given the austerity pressures, it’s remarkable that a costly program targeted for cancellation can get a new government check for a quarter of a billion dollars .... Read more»
From 2001-2011, legislators spent an extra 455 days in office—over four extra years.... Read more»
After budget talks about overhauling school building maintenance flopped, the state Legislature has continued to cut off funding to regular school repairs in violation of the state Constitution and a previous court order.... Read more»
A part of the 2013 Arizona budget bill that garnered “make the news” attention was the $50 million swept from the Attorney General’s Mortgage Settlement Fund. The budget takes over half of the settlement, $50 million, and diverts it to the General Fund.... Read more»
Military personnel costs have nearly doubled since fiscal year 2001. If these costs are allowed to continue rising at their current rate, they will eat through the entire defense budget by FY 2039.... Read more»
The Defense Department has inadequately protected from reprisals whistleblowers who have reported wrongdoing, according to an internal Pentagon report, and critics are calling for action to be taken against those who have been negligent.... Read more»
Republicans are right: The White House is greatly exaggerating when it says that “women, in particular,” benefit from a prevention fund that the House GOP proposes to repeal.... Read more»
Looking at Paul Ryan and Barack Obama’s plans in detail shows that practical effects are likely to be very different when it comes to restraining federal spending and impact on seniors.... Read more»
An ad from the conservative Americans for Prosperity distorts the truth about stimulus money for “green jobs” going overseas. The ad, titled “Wasteful Spending,” introduces some new wrinkles to this well-used line of attack.... Read more»
Pentagon and Homeland Security officials assured a House subcommittee Tuesday that they can continue border security despite a reduction in the National Guard.... Read more»
Attracting and retaining quality teachers is a problem in Arizona’s rural schools, and there seems to be no easy fix in sight.... Read more»
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