Government Waste

Go DOGE Go
DOGE is the first comprehensive effort to improve government efficiency since the Grace Commission and must keep forging ahead.

Studies Show the Urgent Need for More Spectrum
Two new reports emphasize the need for more spectrum to enable next generation technologies and promote national security.

This Week in Waste – March 28, 2025
This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted on the local, state, and federal levels.

Drowning in a Sea of Paper Labels
A 63-year-old law mandating that drug information be sent to pharmacists on paper must be updated to allow digital transmission.

Carried Interest Taxes Should Not Be Raised
Raising taxes on carried interest should not occur because it would stifle investment and economic growth.

DOGE and DOD Agree with CAGW on Making Software Purchases More Efficient
DOD and DOGE are now looking at software licensing, which is one area that CAGW has noted needs closer scrutiny.

President Reagan at the Grace Commission's 10th Anniversary Celebration
As DOGE forges ahead, CAGW shares remarks by President Ronald Reagan 10 years after the Grace Commission issued its report.

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.

USPS Needs to Pause Implementation and Deliver Answers to Questions About the Delivering for America Plan
Implementation of the USPS Delivering for American plan must be paused until key questions are answered.

GAO Audit Finds Serious Issues in Financial Management
Major issues continue to plague the government's finances and demonstrates the need for oversight and accountability.

Passage of the IRA Means the Taxman Cometh
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will add 87,000 new IRS employees at a cost of $80 billion in potentially wasteful spending.

The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Fiscal Disaster
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will raise taxes, increase spending, and prolong both inflation and the recession.