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. Congress to Vote on Codifying DOGE Cuts Congress is expected to take up a recissions […]
House Reconciliation Package Restores Spectrum Auction Authority
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has supported spectrum auction authority for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for many years. H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (reconciliation) passed by the House of Representatives restores this authority through fiscal year (FY) 2034, more than two years after it expired on March 9, 2023. The renewal […]
This Week in Waste – May 2, 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’s Budget Proposal Cuts Hundreds of Billions in Spending President Trump sent his […]
REINing In Regulations will be Good for Innovation and Investments
The Trump administration has been moving headlong into reducing the regulatory burden on industries that are trying to invest and build in America. After President Trump released two Executive Orders (EO) on eliminating regulations, federal agencies are taking note and moving forward. Congress is also considering legislation to increase its role in reviewing regulations. Federal […]
Go DOGE Go
DOGE is the first comprehensive effort to improve government efficiency since the Grace Commission and must keep forging ahead.
Adopting Shared Services Would Drive Efficiency
Switching to a shared services model at the federal level would reduce costs and increase efficiency.
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.
Federal Procurement Must Be More Efficient
Leveraging the size of government when purchasing goods and services will increase efficiency and control costs for agencies.
This Week in Waste – March 15,2025
This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted on the local, state, and federal levels.
Fix USPS Without Forcing its Imminent Demise
USPS reforms must be made without leading to an imminent taxpayer bailout.









