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President Trump Saves Money Just By Creating DOGE

President Trump takes steps to improve government programs by transforming USDS into U.S. DOGE Service..

Deborah Collier January 23, 2025
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Navy and Congress Share Blame for Ship Modernization Waste

The Navy wasted nearly half of the money spent on modernizing seven cruisers; members of Congress are also to blame.

Sean Kennedy January 22, 2025
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Hospitals Abuse 340B Program at the Expense of Vulnerable Patients

The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows hospitals to prioritize profits over patients. 

Christina Smith January 17, 2025
The WasteWatcher

The CFPB’s Desperate, Final Gasp Under Biden

The CFPB has been attempting to overreach its authority in the final days of the Biden administration. 

Eric Maus January 16, 2025
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Appeals Court correctly finds the FCC had no authority to impose new net neutrality rules.

Deborah Collier January 2, 2025
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Ending Regional Commissions: A Prime Cut for DOGE

Congress can advance government efficiency by cutting corporate welfare programs.

Alec Mena January 2, 2025
The WasteWatcher

States Should Prepare for a Rainy Day

Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold. 

Alec Mena December 20, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Biden Hits Gas Pedal on Wasteful Spending

End of year government spending sprees are common but the Biden administration has hit the gas pedal on wasteful programs.

Deborah Collier December 11, 2024
The WasteWatcher

133 Broadband Programs May Be 132 More Than Necessary

It is time to review the 133 broadband programs across 15 federal agencies with an eye toward consolidation.

Deborah Collier December 5, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Department of Education is a Failure and Should Be Abolished

The Department of Education should be abolished and authority should go back to the states.

Christina Smith December 5, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Key Healthcare Policy Priorities for the 119th Congress

The new Congress should promote patient centered care, increase accessibility, affordability, and transparency.

Christina Smith December 4, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan November 2024 Porker of the Month

Chair Khan has consistently overreached her authority, violated ethics standards, and pushed anti-capitalist policies.

Alexandra Abrams November 27, 2024

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