A new CBO study shows that federal-government employees receive significantly higher compensation than private-sector workers with the same levels of education and experience. It confirms many of the findings of a 2011 study written by Andrew Biggs and Jason Richwine and helps rebut union claims that federal workers are underpaid.

A new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study finds that federal government employees receive significantly higher compensation than private sector workers with the same levels of education and experience. The CBO report confirms the conclusions of AEI economist Andrew Biggs's 2010 study, and helps rebut claims that federal workers are underpaid

A January 2012 report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows that federal government employees receive substantially higher compensation than similarly skilled workers in the private sector. The report’s methodology and conclusions are broadly similar to previous studies from both The Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute.

How much will Obamacare -- call it the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act if you like -- cost over the next 10 years? More than you've been led to believe, reports Charles Blahous of George Mason University's Mercatus Center.

When he was director of central intelligence, Leon Panetta earned a reputation as an energetic advocate for his agency. When he replaced Robert Gates at the Pentagon, it was reasonable to hope that Panetta would continue to play the role of a senior statesman.

On April 13, 2012, the US Department of the Treasury released new cost estimates for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Looking principally at actual and projected contractual cash flows, the document concludes that: "Overall, the government is now expected to at least break even on its financial stability programs and may realize a positive return." 

The Romney 4 percent Pentagon budget is no “spike”; it’s more like a return to normal, even very constrained military spending given the global mission of America’s armed forces.

The official scorekeeper for any health reform proposed in Congress has stated the reforms proposed by the administration could increase costs. What to do? Shoot the messenger.