920 Allowances
The Davis–Bacon Act requires federally financed construction projects to pay “prevailing wages.” In theory these should reflect going market rates for construction labor in that area. However the GAO and Inspector General have repeatedly criticized the Labor Department for using self-selected statistically unrepresentative samples to calculate the prevailing wage rates. Consequently, actual Davis–Bacon rates usually … Continue reading Repeal the Davis–Bacon Act
An abundance of untapped energy lies beneath America’s ground and off the coasts. The United States is the only country in the world that has placed a majority of its territorial waters off-limits to oil exploration. Furthermore, production on federal lands is decreasing while production on private and state-owned lands is skyrocketing. Congress should lift … Continue reading Open Access to Drilling and Conduct Lease Sales
Much of the growth is occurring on private and state-owned lands, while oil and gas output on federal lands has been in decline. States are in the best position to promote economic growth and to protect the environment, which is why state regulators should manage energy production and resources in their respective states. The federal … Continue reading Empower States to Control Energy Production on Federal Lands