Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CCAGW Poll: Voters Demand Accountability for Wasteful Healthcare Spending A national poll commissioned by the Council […]
This Week In Waste – October 17, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CAGW Names Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer October Porker of the Month CAGW named Senate Minority […]
This Week In Waste – October 10, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. Louisiana Senator Cassidy Leads Effort to Reform Drug Pricing Program The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and […]
The Nation’s Permitting System Is Costly and Inefficient
America’s permitting system is redundant, time-consuming, and expensive. The average permitting process takes four to five years to complete, which delays an estimated total of $1.5 trillion in investment. Permit delays impact telecommunications, transit, and dozens of other industries. For example, more than 3,000 homes and businesses in Bedford County, Virginia, were supposed to be […]
This Week In Waste – October 3, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. The Schumer Shutdown Is Absurd, and a Clean CR is Essential Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer […]
Deregulation Keeps U.S. Air Travel Flying High
Competition in the U.S. air travel industry helps American consumers and foreign visitors receive top-notch airline services at a low cost. Unwarranted government interference in this market, similar to the Biden Administration Inquiry in November 2024, would lower the quality of services, raise prices, and waste federal funds. The September 30, 2025, Senate Judiciary Subcommittee […]
This Week In Waste – September 26, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CAGW Names Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) September 2025 Porker of the Month Citizens Against Government Waste […]
This Week In Waste – September 19, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CCAGW Launches New Initiative to Expose CMMI Failures and Protect Patients On September 16, 2025, the […]
This Week In Waste – September 12, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CBO Confirms That 340B Drives Up Costs for Taxpayers A September 9, 2025, Congressional Budget Office […]
This Week In Waste – September 5, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. President Trump cuts spending with a pocket rescission As part of his ongoing efforts to reduce […]



