Press Releases
CAGW Releases Comprehensive Waste Cutting Proposals for 116th Congress
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released its Critical Waste Issues for the 116th Congress. The report cuts through the clutter to outline important proposals for smaller and more efficient government.
CAGW Names Rep. Mike Doyle February 2019 Porker of the Month
Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) February 2019 Porker of the Month for spouting wild inaccuracies about the rebirth of internet freedom.
Citizens Against Government Waste Releases Timeline of California’s Failed High-Speed Rail Boondoggle
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released a timeline of California’s high-speed rail boondoggle after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) announced that the state would be abandoning the project.
Citizens Against Government Waste Pans House Hearing on a Government Takeover of the Internet
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) President Tom Schatz released the following statement following the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing entitled, “Preserving an Open...
CAGW Names Rep. Peter DeFazio January 2019 Porker of the Month
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) January 2019 Porker of the Month for making ill-advised and irresponsible comments in...
CAGW Names Kamala Harris 2018 Porker of the Year
For Immediate Release Contact: Curtis Kalin 202-467-5318 January 3, 2019
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Opposes Proposed Federal Overreach on Sports Betting
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) expressed its opposition to the “Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act,” introduced by Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).
Citizens Against Government Waste Opposes Additional Trade War Bailouts
CAGW opposes the USDA’s additional round of bailout payments to U.S. farmers.
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Blasts Embarrassing Farm Bill and Rushed Vote
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) condemned the final version of the Farm Bill. The “compromise” legislation removes nearly every taxpayer reform that was included in previous House and Senate...
CAGW Announces 2018 Porker of the Year Nominees
For Immediate Release Contact: Curtis Kalin 202-467-5318 December 11, 2018
CCAGW Supports REDUCE Government Waste Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) President Tom Schatz sent a letter to the U.S. Senate urging them to support the Removing Excessive Dollars to Uproot and Cut Expensive (REDUCE) Government Waste...
Citizens Against Government Waste Highlights USPS Task Force’s Final Report
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) highlighted key recommendations in the final report of the White House’s Task Force on the United States Postal Service (USPS). CAGW was privileged to contribute to the report.