(Washington, D.C.) – Save the date!  The little pink book that makes politicians squirm is back.  Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) will release its 2007 Congressional Pig Book at a news conference on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. 

The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW’s signature publication, an annual report on pork-barrel spending in the federal budget.  The 2007 Pig Book features a complete database of pork projects and profiles the most egregious examples from the Defense and Homeland Security Appropriations Acts.  The joint resolution for fiscal 2007 excludes earmarks from the rest of the federal budget. 

While taxpayers should celebrate a reduction in the number and cost of projects, the battle against pork is far from over.  Speakers will discuss the current state of earmark reform and what more needs to be done to stop Congress from returning to its piggish ways.    

Who:  Citizens Against Government Waste

What:  2007 Congressional Pig Book release

When:  Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 11:00 a.m.

Where:  Phoenix Park Hotel

              520 North Capitol Street NW

              Washington, D.C. 20001

              First Floor Ballroom

Updated: There will be a conference call at 11 a.m. EST for reporters who are unable to attend the press conference.  To participate, call 512-597-6483 shortly before 11 a.m.  Access code: 655896# 

Scheduled to join CAGW President Tom Schatz are Sens. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), and Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.). 

CAGW’s mascot, Porky, will be on hand to entertain along with the live pigs Winnie and Dudley.  Food and beverages will be served.    

Hard copies will be distributed at the press conference.  The report will also be available online at www.cagw.org.  For answers to further questions, to schedule an interview, or to order a hard copy, please contact Alexa Moutevelis (202-467-5300, amoutevelis@cagw.org).

Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.