Government Waste in Maintaining Empty Buildings
Sen. Rand Paul's annual Festivus waste report highlights over $1 trillion in government waste, including $10 billion on maintaining empty buildings. The report also mentions wasteful spending on ice-skating drag queens, a Las Vegas pickleball complex, and Ukrainian influencers.
Key Points
- Government spent $10 billion on maintaining empty buildings
- Many federal offices are underutilized, leading to wasted space and resources
- Report highlights other instances of wasteful spending, such as on ice-skating drag queens and solar-powered picnic tables
Pros
- Sheds light on excessive government spending
- Raises awareness about the need for more efficient use of taxpayer money
Cons
- Does not provide a comprehensive solution to the issue
- May be politically biased due to source (Breitbart)