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CAGW's Prime Cuts 2020 provides a blueprint on how the federal government can cut hundreds of billions of dollars in wasteful spending and put America on a path towards fiscal sanity.

2020 Congressional Pig Book

The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW's annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget.

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The WasteWatcher

Yet Another Missed Deadline for the F-35

The Joint Strike Fighter program has missed yet another deadline, with technical problems ruling out moving to full-scale production. Though largely symbolic, this delay is emblematic of larger problems with the aircraft.

Sean Kennedy October 30, 2020

The WasteWatcher

States Should Not Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products

Colorado and Oregon have ballot initiatives that would increase tobacco taxes. Tobacco products have become target increases in the United States and the world.

Frances Floresca October 28, 2020

The WasteWatcher

Bidencare: A Straight Line to Government-Run Healthcare

Former Vice President Biden argued in his recent debate with President Trump that he does not want “Medicare for All” but wants "Bidencare" where a public option would be added to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). But that's a...

Elizabeth Wright October 27, 2020

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Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2020

As if 2020 wasn’t scary enough, today CAGW released its 20th annual compilation of hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats.

Alexandra Abrams October 23, 2020

The WasteWatcher

Those With Pre-Existing Conditions Will Be Protected

Democrats continue to declare that President Trump and his fellow Republicans want to deny healthcare to millions of Americans, especially those with pre-existing conditions. It's not true.

Elizabeth Wright October 22, 2020