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January 15, 2021 at 9:14 PM

The WHO's 1-year Anniversary and Meet the New (Ag) Boss - TPA Weekly Update: January 15, 2021

The WHO's 1-year Anniversary and Meet the New (Ag) Boss - TPA Weekly Update: January 15, 2021 I want to welcome two new policy analysts, Lindsey Stroud and Daniel Savickas, to the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) team.  Lindsey’s work on tobacco harm…

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January 8, 2021 at 9:29 PM

A Shameful Day of Violence - TPA Weekly Update: January 8, 2021

A Shameful Day of Violence - TPA Weekly Update: January 8, 2021 Because of the events that happened on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, this Weekly Update is going to be different.  Instead of a cutesy intro or a listing of blogs or media, I want to expre…

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December 18, 2020 at 9:14 PM

We Made a List: Naughty and Nice - TPA Weekly Update: December 18, 2020

We Made a List: Naughty and Nice - TPA Weekly Update: December 18, 2020 This is the last Weekly Update of the year. Not to worry, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) will still be monitoring what’s going on in Washington, D.C. and around the country…

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December 11, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Why is Tech Regulation in the Defense Bill and the C-Band Auction Begins: TPA Weekly Update - December 11, 2020

Why is Tech Regulation in the Defense Bill and the C-Band Auction Begins: TPA Weekly Update - December 11, 2020 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and not in a good way. Congress still hasn’t finished the spending bills and now they are passing…

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December 4, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Tobacco Harm Reduction 101 and Thank You Chairman Pai - TPA Weekly Update: December 4, 2020

Tobacco Harm Reduction 101 and Thank You Chairman Pai - TPA Weekly Update: December 4, 2020 Usually, when you hear the term “bipartisan,” that means something good is happening.  Well, when it comes to fixing surprise medical bills that isn’t the case. …

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November 25, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from the Taxpayers Protection Alliance!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Taxpayers Protection Alliance!   2020 Taxpayer Turkeys   I really enjoy Thanksgiving. It’s a time to gather with friends and family and give thanks. Even though 2020 has been quite a year for us at the Taxpayers Protection Al…

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November 20, 2020 at 9:14 PM

A $9.2 Billion Postal Plunder and Time to Speed up the Transition - TPA Weekly Update: November 20, 2020

A $9.2 Billion Postal Plunder and Time to Speed up the Transition - TPA Weekly Update: November 20, 2020 Needless to say, it’s been a tough year for small businesses.  But, not to worry, the Internal Revenue Service just made it worse. According to a re…

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November 13, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Believe in Actual Science, Not Political Science: TPA Weekly Update - November 13, 2020

Believe in Actual Science, Not Political Science: TPA Weekly Update - November 13, 2020   Of course there’s a second Friday the 13th in 2020.  I’m not superstitious (except for when my sports teams are playing) so I don’t buy into the nonsense.  But, to…

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November 6, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Antitrust Accountability Project Launch and Victory in Texas - TPA Weekly Update: November 6, 2020

Antitrust Accountability Project Launch and Victory in Texas - TPA Weekly Update: November 6, 2020 Check out our new project. Congratulations to the presumptive winner Joe Biden and everyone else who won their elections this week. It was an interesting…

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October 30, 2020 at 8:14 PM

BOO! Taxpayer Tricks and Treats - TPA Weekly Update: October 30, 2020

BOO! Taxpayer Tricks and Treats - TPA Weekly Update: October 30, 2020 Spooky season is here! Last week I told you about $14 million being spent to build a 4G wireless network on the moon. Well, the moon is still in the news with the discovery of water …

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October 23, 2020 at 8:14 PM

4G on the Moon and The Postal Sky Isn't Falling - TPA Weekly Update: October 23, 2020

4G on the Moon and The Postal Sky Isn't Falling - TPA Weekly Update: October 23, 2020 NASA’s 4G Moon Shot   Ok, so this is weird, even by Washington, D.C. standards.  The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) wants to build a taxpayer-fun…

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October 15, 2020 at 2:59 PM

SAVE THE DATE: TPA 10th Anniversary Gala

SAVE THE DATE: TPA 10th Anniversary Gala You won't want to miss this. A celebration like no other in DC.  Please mark your calendar and join us to celebrate TPA's 10 years!    We're doing things a b…

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October 9, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Congress' Antitrust Confusion and a Missed Opportunity at the Debate: TPA Weekly Update - October 9, 2020

Congress' Antitrust Confusion and a Missed Opportunity at the Debate: TPA Weekly Update - October 9, 2020 Politically, there is a lot happening in Washington D.C. and around the country, but I wanted to start the Weekly Update on a congratulatory note t…

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October 2, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Surprise Medical Billing Poll and Profile in Courage - TPA Weekly Update: October 2, 2020

Surprise Medical Billing Poll and Profile in Courage - TPA Weekly Update: October 2, 2020 The fiscal New Year started yesterday (October 1) and the first piece of legislation offered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was the $2.2 trillion Health …

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September 25, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Oxymoronic Postal Transparency and 5G Nationalization: TPA Weekly Update - September 25, 2020

Oxymoronic Postal Transparency and 5G Nationalization: TPA Weekly Update - September 25, 2020 The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is next week (Sep 29). I'll be sure to have plenty of popcorn on hand. While we don’t know who…

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September 18, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Price Controls and Antitrust Silliness - TPA Weekly Update: September 18, 2020

Price Controls and Antitrust Silliness - TPA Weekly Update: September 18, 2020 First, I want to welcome Patrick Hedger to the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) team as the new VP of Policy. Patrick comes to us from the Competitive Enterprise Institute…

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September 11, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Taxpayers Need a Clean CR and the FDA Can Save More Lives: TPA Weekly Update - September 11, 2020

Taxpayers Need a Clean CR and the FDA Can Save More Lives: TPA Weekly Update - September 11, 2020 On September 10, 2001 I was at a meeting in the Pentagon talking about wasteful Defense spending. It was a relatively normal meeting considering what was a…

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September 4, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profile in Courage and the Cost of Rioting: TPA Weekly Update - September 4, 2020

Profile in Courage and the Cost of Rioting: TPA Weekly Update - September 4, 2020 I hope everybody has a nice and relaxing Labor Day weekend to get ready for an insanely busy rest of the year. Congress still has to pass appropriations before September 3…

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August 28, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Summer Reading and California Schemin': TPA Weekly Update - August 28, 2020

Summer Reading and California Schemin': TPA Weekly Update - August 28, 2020 The Republican National Convention wrapped up last night.  I was quite disappointed that the deficit or debt wasn’t brought up during the convention. The deficit for this year h…

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August 21, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Summer Reading and Pelosi's Postal Reality Check - TPA Weekly Update: August 21, 2020

Summer Reading and Pelosi's Postal Reality Check - TPA Weekly Update: August 21, 2020 Back in January, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance started the Coalition Against Rate-Setting (CARS). The goal was to bring together as many national and state free-ma…

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August 14, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Summer Reading and XL Partnership: TPA Weekly Update - August 14, 2020

Summer Reading and XL Partnership: TPA Weekly Update - August 14, 2020 Well, it’s official: Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris to be his running mate.  Some people are claiming Harris is a moderate. She is not. Harris supports the Green New Deal which would…

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August 7, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Summer Reading and C-Band Spectrum Sale Moves Forward: TPA Weekly Update - August 7, 2020

Summer Reading and C-Band Spectrum Sale Moves Forward: TPA Weekly Update - August 7, 2020 Even though Congress is still in town, it’s time for the first Summer Reading of 2020.  We start with the importance of Section 230 and why government regulation o…

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July 31, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profile in Courage and Protecting the Gig Economy - TPA Weekly Update: July 31, 2020

Profile in Courage and Protecting the Gig Economy - TPA Weekly Update: July 31, 2020 The Senate released their next relief bill, so naturally we released a “Thumbs Up” and  “Thumbs Down” reaction to the legislation. We gave a “Thumbs Up” to healthcare r…

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July 24, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Teach Your Children Well and Good Medicine: TPA Weekly Update - July 24, 2020

Teach Your Children Well and Good Medicine: TPA Weekly Update - July 24, 2020 It’s the end of July and there has been a whirlwind of activity on Capitol Hill.  And, as you can imagine, none of it is very good. The Senate just put the finishing touches o…

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July 17, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Biden's Green Nightmare and Georgia on Our Minds: TPA Weekly Update - July 17, 2020

Biden's Green Nightmare and Georgia on Our Minds: TPA Weekly Update - July 17, 2020 Tax Day has come and gone (finally) so it’s time to let out a sigh of relief, right? Not exactly. Spending plans are heating up with presidential hopeful Joe Biden relea…

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July 10, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Good News for Smokers and the WHO's Final Days: TPA Weekly Update - July 10, 2020

Good News for Smokers and the WHO's Final Days: TPA Weekly Update - July 10, 2020 I know it’s the middle of summer in the United States and people don’t usually associate picnics and summer vacation with Tax Day, but it’s 2020 and anything is possible. …

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July 3, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profile in Courage and Graham & Hawley's Follies: TPA Weekly Update - July 3, 2020

Profile in Courage and Graham & Hawley's Follies: TPA Weekly Update - July 3, 2020 The team at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance wants to wish everybody a Happy Fourth of July. The celebrations may not be the same, but the feeling is, we live in the…

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June 26, 2020 at 8:14 PM

The Internet is Alive and Robin Hood in Reverse: TPA Weekly Update - June 26, 2020

The Internet is Alive and Robin Hood in Reverse: TPA Weekly Update - June 26, 2020 There is some very encouraging news out of Georgia where Gov. Kemp is expected to sign the “Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act” proposed by State Rep. Lee Hawkins (…

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June 19, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Proposals and 401(k) Flexibility: TPA Weekly Update - June 19, 2020

Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Proposals and 401(k) Flexibility: TPA Weekly Update - June 19, 2020 Over the past two months, more than $500 billion has been spent to help small businesses across the country weather the COVID-19 pandemic.  But, as of Jun…

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June 12, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Free Trade With Taiwan and Postal Fact Check - TPA Weekly Update: June 12, 2020

Free Trade With Taiwan and Postal Fact Check - TPA Weekly Update: June 12, 2020 I want to thank House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) for taking time out of his busy schedule late last week to sit down with me (virtually) and talk about a numbe…

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June 5, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Trump Drops the Hammer on the WHO and the House Highway Bill is a Wreck: TPA Weekly Update - June 5, 2020

Trump Drops the Hammer on the WHO and the House Highway Bill is a Wreck: TPA Weekly Update - June 5, 2020 I want to start out with some good news.  Ross Marchand was promoted to Vice President of Policy this week.  Ross has been with the Taxpayers Prote…

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May 29, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profiles in Courage and a State Bailout?: TPA Weekly Update - May 29, 2020

Profiles in Courage and a State Bailout?: TPA Weekly Update - May 29, 2020 As Congress debates another COVID-19 relief package, there will be more opportunities to slip in unrelated items like the Green New Deal or a “fix” to surprise medical billing. I…

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May 22, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profile in Courage and More Problems with the F-35: TPA Weekly Update - May 22, 2020

Profile in Courage and More Problems with the F-35: TPA Weekly Update - May 22, 2020 On Memorial Day, we honor and mourn the military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This year, let us also think about the lives lost d…

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May 15, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profiles in Courage and GON with the Wind: TPA Weekly Update - May 15, 2020

Profiles in Courage and GON with the Wind: TPA Weekly Update - May 15, 2020 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) released a new, $3 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that completely misses the mark on prioritizing spending.  This misguided legislation incl…

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May 8, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profiles in Courage and Persistent Postal Problems: TPA Weekly Update - May 8, 2020

Profiles in Courage and Persistent Postal Problems: TPA Weekly Update - May 8, 2020 Even as hospitals and healthcare workers do their best to help patients during the Coronavirus crisis, regulatory barriers continue to compromise care. For example, cert…

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May 1, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Profiles in Courage and Safety and Federalism Can Coexist: TPA Weekly Update - May 1, 2020

Profiles in Courage and Safety and Federalism Can Coexist: TPA Weekly Update - May 1, 2020 We are very concerned that if (and when) Congress reconvenes in May they will take up another Coronavirus relief bill.  The worry is that the next legislation wil…

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April 24, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profiles in Courage and the FCC's Spectrum Moves: TPA Weekly Update - April 24, 2020

Profiles in Courage and the FCC's Spectrum Moves: TPA Weekly Update - April 24, 2020 Congress approved another $310 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses yesterday.  The first round of funding went quickly, and the money went to some not-so-sm…

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April 17, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profiles in Courage and a Potential Postal Bailout: TPA Weekly Update - April 17, 2020

Profiles in Courage and a Potential Postal Bailout: TPA Weekly Update - April 17, 2020 The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) has been sounding the alarm about the World Health Organization (WHO) for many years. We launched IGO Watch to educate taxpaye…

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April 10, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profiles in Courage and WHO is a Mess: TPA Weekly Update - April 10, 2020

Profiles in Courage and WHO is a Mess: TPA Weekly Update - April 10, 2020 The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) would like to wish all of our friends and supporters a Happy Passover and Happy Easter.  The past month and a half hasn’t been easy for any…

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April 3, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Profiles in Courage and Pelosi's Next Fiscal Folly: TPA Weekly Update - April 3, 2020

Profiles in Courage and Pelosi's Next Fiscal Folly: TPA Weekly Update - April 3, 2020 In times of crisis some people put aside their own fears and step in to help others. The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) is starting a new feature called “Profiles…

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March 27, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Fiscal Relief "Extras" and Big and Small Tech Help: TPA Weekly Update - March 27, 2020

Fiscal Relief "Extras" and Big and Small Tech Help: TPA Weekly Update - March 27, 2020 Congress finally agreed to a massive bailout bill that totals more than $2 trillion. That’s a really tough number to wrap your head around.  So, let’s frame it another way, that $2…

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March 20, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Coronavirus Fiscal Responsibility and Shameful Surprise Billing Shenanigans: TPA Weekly Update - March 20, 2020

Coronavirus Fiscal Responsibility and Shameful Surprise Billing Shenanigans: TPA Weekly Update - March 20, 2020 I hope all of you are safe and healthy and practicing social distancing to “flatten the curve” of the disease. I have had mixed emotions this week because …

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March 13, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Online Pirates vs. Baby Yoda and Senseless Census Hysteria - TPA Weekly Update: March 13, 2020

Online Pirates vs. Baby Yoda and Senseless Census Hysteria - TPA Weekly Update: March 13, 2020 The coronavirus continues to dominate the headlines.  What many folks aren’t reporting is how (and why) the World Health Organization (WHO) has dropped the ba…

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March 6, 2020 at 9:14 PM

WHO's Coronavirus Corruption and USA Savings Accounts - TPA Weekly Update: March 6, 2020

WHO's Coronavirus Corruption and USA Savings Accounts - TPA Weekly Update: March 6, 2020 The Coalition Against Rate-Setting is getting bigger.  I am happy to announce that we’ve expanded our outreach to state-based groups and we have four new members, t…

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February 28, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Closing the Digital Divide and FDA's Coronavirus Problem: TPA Weekly Update - February 28, 2020

Closing the Digital Divide and FDA's Coronavirus Problem: TPA Weekly Update - February 28, 2020 Yesterday, former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was sentenced to 3 years in prison and 3 years probation for a scandal involving books that she wrote and so…

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February 21, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Republican Green Pipe Dreams and a "Stimulating" Argument - TPA Weekly Update: February 21, 2020

Republican Green Pipe Dreams and a "Stimulating" Argument - TPA Weekly Update: February 21, 2020 TPA’s Director of Policy Ross Marchand sat down with our friends at FreedomWorks this week to talk about surprise billing (see video here).  We appreciate t…

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February 14, 2020 at 9:14 PM

A Tale of Two Committees and the President's Budget - TPA Weekly Update: February 14, 2020

A Tale of Two Committees and the President's Budget - TPA Weekly Update: February 14, 2020 Happy Valentine’s Day! Those chocolate hearts you are buying your sweetheart are more expensive than they need to be because of the federal sugar program. Accordi…

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February 7, 2020 at 9:14 PM

New Healthcare Report and C-Band Progress - TPA Weekly Update: February 7, 2020

New Healthcare Report and C-Band Progress - TPA Weekly Update: February 7, 2020 It was a busy week with the Iowa caucuses, State of the Union, and impeachment. It was a busy week with the Iowa caucuses, State of the Union, and impeachment.  What you ma…

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January 31, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Runaway Cable Fees and the Return of Earmarks? - TPA Weekly Update: January 31, 2020

Runaway Cable Fees and the Return of Earmarks? - TPA Weekly Update: January 31, 2020 TPA Director of Policy Ross Marchand here, filling in for David this week. This week was a week of great triumph, but it was also a week of failed hopes and diminished …

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January 24, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Surprise Billing Website and Coalition Launches: TPA Weekly Update - January 24, 2020

Surprise Billing Website and Coalition Launches: TPA Weekly Update - January 24, 2020 I would like to welcome the newest member of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) team, Brian Johnson.  Brian is from New Jersey and is currently a student at Ameri…

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