(Washington, D.C.) – For the third year in a row, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) will release the California Piglet Book, the definitive guide for reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the state government.  The press conference will take place on Tuesday, November 15. 

What:  2005 California Piglet Book Release

Who:  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and Citizens Against Government Waste

When:  Tuesday, November 15, at 10:30 am.

Where:  Sheraton Grand Hotel  

               Bondi Room             

               1230 J Street

               Sacramento, California 95814

Featured speakers will include HJTA President Jon Coupal and CAGW President Tom Schatz.    

The California Piglet Book combines elements of two perennial CAGW publications, the Congressional Pig Book and Prime Cuts, with HJTA’s knowledge of the California state budget.  The report exposes areas in the state budget where wasteful spending can be eliminated, providing a valuable resource to legislators and taxpayers.

Californians are threatened with immense tax increases while the waste and fraud of tax dollars runs rampant.  From payroll and pension abuse to tens of millions of dollars for a pretend railroad, the California Piglet Book gives enough examples to make any California taxpayer cringe. 

Hard copies will be distributed at the press conference.  The report will be available online at www.cagw.org and www.hjta.org.  For answers to further questions, to schedule an interview, or to order a hard copy, please contact Tom Finnigan (202-467-5309, media@cagw.org) or Jon Coupal (916-444-9950, jon@hjta.org). 

Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.  The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is dedicated to the protection of Proposition 13 and promoting taxpayers' rights.