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The WasteWatcher

DOJ Sets its Antitrust Eyes on Live Nation - Ticketmaster

DOJ’s suit will likely fail to promote competition or bring down prices for consumers in the long run. 

CAGW Staff July 16, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Govs. Laura Kelly (D-Kans.) and Michael Parson (R-Mo.) July 2024 Porkers of the Month

Gov. Kelly and Gov. Parson restarted the fight to subsidize the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

Alec Mena July 16, 2024
The WasteWatcher

USPS Plan Cannot Be Delivered As PMG DeJoy Obstinately Claims

Despite growing evidence of problems, PMG DeJoy doubles down on his Delivering for America plan to supposedly save USPS.

Thomas Schatz July 10, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The FTC Wrongly Blames PBMs for High Drug Prices

The FTC fails to acknowledge the benefits of pharmacy benefit managers and wrong blames them for high drug prices.

Christina Smith July 9, 2024
The WasteWatcher

House Defense Bills Break with Pentagon Guidance

Disagreements between the Pentagon and the House of Representatives over the number of F-35s to be purchased will drive up costs.

Sean Kennedy July 8, 2024
The WasteWatcher

SCOTUS Delivers a Blow to the Regulatory State

Chevron deference is overturned by the Supreme Court in its ruling in favor of Loper Bright Enterprises.

Deborah Collier June 28, 2024
The WasteWatcher

GAO Annual Report Provides Opportunities to Cut Wasteful Spending

Government Accountability Office suggests cost-cutting measures for student loans, federal office space, and other expenditures

Alec Mena June 28, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Susan Collins June 2024 Porker of the Month

Sen. Collins received 231 earmarks costing $575.6 million, the most of any member of Congress.

Alexandra Abrams June 24, 2024
Agency Comments

CAGW Submits Comments for Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee Open Session

Efforts to reduce burn tobacco product use include less harmful alternatives to cigarettes. 

Eric Maus June 17, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Releases 2024 Congressional Pig Book

The 2024 Congressional Pig Book exposes $22.7 billion in earmarks.

Alexandra Abrams June 12, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Fairfax County Supervisors Consider Raising Taxes on Food while Raising their own Salaries

Board Chairman Jeff McKay gave himself a 45 percent raise - now calls for a "meals tax" at the highest rate in Northern Virginia.

Alec Mena June 12, 2024
Op-Eds

Earmarks cost taxpayers $22.7 billion this fiscal year

The most costly, corrupt, and inequitable practice in the history of Congress has once again been exposed in the Congressional Pig Book. 

Thomas Schatz June 12, 2024

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