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.
IRS Employees Spent $1.4 Million of Taxpayer Money on Lavish Travel and Hotels
'The lodging selected by these employees often appeared to be excessive and inappropriate'
Fed Raises Rates for Second Time in Two Years After Keeping Rates Near Zero Since 2008
Federal funds rate increased to a range of 0.5-0.75 percentage point
Tax Code Compliance Costs Economy $1 Trillion Annually
Accounting costs alone total $409 billion, the annual GDP of 36 states combined
Only 50% of Children Entering Labor Force Today Earn More ThanTheir Parents
Report finds that prospects of achieving 'American Dream' are fading for young Americans
$422 Billion: Government Collects Record Taxes in First Two Months of Fiscal 2017
Despite record tax collection, government still runs deficit of $181 billion
Bill Would Allow Government to Locate People With Tracking Devices
Measure intended to protect people with disabilities who have wandered away
Report: Chinese Investment in U.S. Hit $18 Billion in First Half of 2016
Pace of Chinese investment is on track for another record this year
House Speaker Works to Reassure Americans Amid Fears of Health Coverage Loss
Addresses reports projecting millions will lose coverage after Obamacare repeal
Health Insurers Approve of Repealing Obamacare's Individual Mandate
Insurers also support provisions included in GOP replacement plans to the ACA
Fed Official Sees Smaller Role for Monetary Policy
Governor says effects are limited, sees larger role for fiscal policy