Government department headquarters could be located outside of the capital
A database of researchers' conflicts of interest could exist
U.S. hospice care could not have fraud / mismanagement / abuse
Foster children could receive Social Security, death / survivorship, and/or veterans benefits rather than the state
The U.S. military industrial complex could be too powerful / create wars
News media, journalism, and/or social media could be independent of government / censorship
NIH scientists / employees could not receive financial royalties / perks
The U.S. Department of Defense could pass audits
A majority of U.S. FDA funding could not come from the pharmaceutical industry
The Overseas Operations Contingency (OCO) Fund could not be a slush fund
U.S. weapon sales could require congressional review
FBI informants / infiltrators / agent provocateurs could have more oversight
Judges could be recused from cases where they have financial interests
U.S. government whistleblowing could improve
The revolving door between government / private business could be fixed
Publicizing audits in a timely manner through various media outlets could improve government
U.S. military / civilian officials and agencies could be truthful about military / diplomatic / foreign aid / intelligence operations and performance
ProZorro could improve government contracting / corruption
Nontoxic, bioremediation methods could be regulated for use in oil spills
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) could apply to government agencies evenly
Local government could improve building inspection safety
Companies / people could not bribe, give donations, and/or gifts to government officials
Federal and state legislation could adhere to a single, defined subject without rider amendments
U.S. political appointees could be qualified, accountable, have different criteria for selection, and be reduced in size
The U.S. Patent Office could be reformed to lower drug prices
Public servants (and relatives) could not serve on company boards / own companies to prevent conflicts of interest
The U.S. Department of Justice / FBI could be independent of executive power
An ombuds office or dispute-resolution system could better address harassment, complaints, and corruption
Congress, congressional staff, cabinet secretaries, White House staff, federal judges, other officials and their family members could not own / trade securities in office
Malfunctioning police departments could be disbanded to create reform
Former national security and foreign policy officials could have their post-government careers regulated
The U.S. executive branch could be limited in potential power
Governments could show the impact of economic development subsidies / corporate incentives and tax breaks
Government performance auditing could be publicized more and tackle risky topics
The revolving door / regulatory capture between government and industry could be fixed
Medical software could be easier / quicker / inter-operable
Prosecutors and judges could be held accountable for misconduct
