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Ryan Alexander
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Ryan Alexander is president of Taxpayers for Common Sense.

The current standard is unworkable and needs broad reform.

March 7, 2018

Somehow the Pentagon's massive budget request just wasn't enough.

March 2, 2018

A government committee meant to protect taxpayers is recommending huge gifts to the energy industry at the public's expense.

Feb. 28, 2018

Congress is shoveling money into the Defense Department faster than it can be spent.

Feb. 22, 2018

Interest payments on the national debt are going to crowd out other important investments.

Feb. 14, 2018

The Trump administration's nuclear plans appear to be even more outrageously expensive than past administration's.

Feb. 7, 2018

The State of the Union address didn't grapple with the nation's deteriorating finances.

Feb. 1, 2018

It would be fiscally reckless to add to the Pentagon budget without looking for opportunities for saving.

Jan. 25, 2018

Congress needs to solve a puzzle of problems in order to avoid a government shutdown.

Jan. 19, 2018

The recent tax bill did little to fix the usual 'tax extenders' giveaway.

Jan. 5, 2018