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The WasteWatcher

Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Halloween Candy Are Not a Sweet Deal for Taxpayers

There are some areas of the farm bill, like the sugar program, that are ripe for reform.

Deborah Collier October 23, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Sen. Warren Again Shows Her Ignorance of Private Equity

If Sen. Warren's effort is successful, it would undermine a vital and extremely successful industry.

Eric Maus October 22, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel October 2024 Porker of the Month

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel blocked funding for Starlink to deploy satellite internet service in hard-to-reach areas of the country.

Alexandra Abrams October 17, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Unintelligent Attack on AI

The Biden-Harris administration’s latest attack on American innovation is aimed at artificial intelligence.

Deborah Collier October 15, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Releases $5 Trillion in Prime Waste-Cutting Recommendations

Prime Cuts has been published annually since 1993 and addresses every area of government spending. 

Alexandra Abrams October 15, 2024
The WasteWatcher

340B Drug Discount Program is a Nightmare

Like many other well-intended programs 340B has ended up both wasting money and failing to provide benefits for patients.

Christina Smith October 10, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Kansas Bankrolls Buc-ee the Beaver

Kansas lawmakers gave tax-free public financing to a powerful private interest. 

Alec Mena October 6, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Proposed Musk Efficiency Commission Could Save Trillions

Trump saying that trillions of dollars can be saved from a government efficiency commission headed by Musk isn't an exaggeration.

Thomas Schatz October 4, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Price Controls Are Always a Bad Idea

Prices controls have always disrupted the marketplace and created shortages or excesses.

Christina Smith October 4, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Future of the Universal Service Fund

To save taxpayer dollars, Congress should look at revamping the USF program instead of trying to expanding its contribution base.

Deborah Collier September 26, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Case for 340B Reform Is Made on Capitol Hill

At a Capitol Hill briefing on the urgent need for reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, the case was made for prompt action to fix the program.  The event took place at the Senate Visitors Center on September 23, 2024, and was hosted by the...

Thomas Schatz September 23, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Pramila Jayapal September 2024 Porker of the Month

Rep. Jayapal is trying to force taxpayers to pay taxes on unrealized gains on investments.

Alexandra Abrams September 20, 2024

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