Government Bytes http://www.ntu.org The Official Weblog of NTU/NTUF Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.ntu.org-432009308 The Late Edition: May 20, 2013 http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/the-late-edition-may-20.html Pete Sepp on the new version of the Farm Bill, plus new revelations about what the White House knew regarding the IRS scandal. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:12:59 -0500 www.ntu.org-431923596 Scandal-mania Runs Wild! - Speaking of Taxpayers, May 17, 2013 http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/scandal-mania-runs-wild.html Back from an unwelcome hiatus, and the Washington world has gone haywire! In an extended podcast, Pete & Doug discuss the IRS scandal, and NTUF's pros update on "Obamacare's" cost and the most and least expensive bills out there. And, the Outrage of the Week! Mon, 20 May 2013 09:24:09 -0500 www.ntu.org-431284082 Reid Hijacks Senate to Rush Student Loan Bill http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/reid-hijacks-senate-to-rush.html Only a week after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to rammed the Marketplace “Fairness” Act through the Senate, he is once again circumventing normal order to push his costly big government agenda. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:03:59 -0500 www.ntu.org-431195120 Latest Taxpayers Tab: Top Ten Edition http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/taxpayers-tab/latest-taxpayers-tab-4-18.html NTUF looks at the top 10 spending & savings bills scored so far. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:05:50 -0500 www.ntu.org-430991356 The Late Edition: May 16, 2013 http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/the-late-edition-may-16.html Anti-internet tax movement gains unlikely ally, two-thirds of states reject “Obamacare” exchanges, plus “Obamacare” repeal movement grows stronger after IRS scandal. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:28:54 -0500 www.ntu.org-430656065 The Late Edition: May 15, 2013 http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/the-late-edition-may-15.html CBO budget projections through 2023, new inspector general report sheds light on IRS scandal, IRS also overpaid billions in EITC since 2000, plus young men could pay over 50% more in premiums under #Obamacare. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:20:11 -0500 www.ntu.org-430679551 Bipartisan Team Leads the Charge for Crop Insurance Reform http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/bipartisan.html Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Tom Petri (R-WI) teamed up to introduce the Assisting Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures or AFFIRM Act today that could save taxpayers billions of dollars. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:39:36 -0500 www.ntu.org-430674132 What is the Oregon Medicaid study and what does it mean for taxpayers? http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/healthcare/515what-is-the-oregon-medicaid.html The results of a unique study on Medicaid in Oregon are flying around the health care policy community – and they carry significant weight for taxpayers. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:09:58 -0500 www.ntu.org-430364703 The Budget: CBO's (Updated) Look Ahead http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/budget/a-look-ahead-5-14.html An overview of CBO's latest budget projections. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:38:57 -0500 www.ntu.org-430369317 The Late Edition: May 14, 2013 http://www.ntu.org/governmentbytes/the-late-edition-may-14.html Pete Sepp discusses the IRS scandal surrounding conservative 501(c)(4) organizations, opposition to the DMSP grows, and HHS Secretary Sebelius uses private funds to enroll people in “Obamacare”. Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:36 -0500