Ali Meyer is a staff writer with the Washington Free Beacon covering economic issues that expose government waste, fraud, and abuse. Prior to the Free Beacon, she was a multimedia reporter with CNSNews.com where her work appeared on outlets such as Drudge Report and Fox News. She also interned with the Heritage Foundation and Pacific Research Institute. Her Twitter handle is @DJAliMeyer, and her email address is meyer@freebeacon.com.
HHS Launched Obamacare Website With Known Security Concerns
Documents reveal the testing contractor recommended a denial to operate a month before website was launched
Taxpayers Spend 113 Days Working to Pay Nation's Tax Burden
Americans will spend $5.1 trillion on federal, state, and local taxes in 2017
President Trump to Sign Buy American, Hire American Executive Order
Order will enforce immigration laws, close loopholes, attempt to stop unfair trade practices
One in Five Small Businesses Spend at Least $10,000 on Tax Administration Annually
20% of businesses spend more than 120 hours a year on taxes
House Republicans Urge Justice Department to Investigate IRS Targeting Scandal
After Obama administration refused to review IRS conduct, Republicans request fresh look at evidence
Government Collects $1.47 Trillion in First Half of Fiscal 2017
Despite high tax collection, government still ran deficit of $526 billion
Report: House Tax Reform Plan Would Create 1.7 Million Jobs and Increase After-Tax Incomes
Incomes would rise on average by 8.7 percent or by $4,917 for median households
More Than Half of U.S. Households Suffered Hardship From a Financial Shock in 2015
Even with $2,000 of savings on hand, 50 percent reported struggling to make ends meet