Press Releases
CAGW Releases Comprehensive Waste-Cutting Proposals for the 119th Congress
Critical Waste details 12 policy areas that require immediate attention to eliminate government waste, fraud, and abuse.
Citizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief on Federal Budget Reform
The congressional budget process has been an abject failure and is long overdue for reform.
Citizens Against Government Waste Names CFPB Director Rohit Chopra January 2025 Porker of the Month
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is our January 2025 Porker of the Month for abusing his power and failing to protect consumers.
Citizens Against Government Waste Names Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan November 2024 Porker of the Month
Chair Khan has consistently overreached her authority, violated ethics standards, and pushed anti-capitalist policies.
Citizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief on the BEAD Program
The BEAD Program was provided with $42.45 billion to provide broadband access to unserved households across America.
CAGW Releases Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2024
CAGW's compilation of hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats.
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.
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.
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.
Citizens Against Government Waste Names Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan August 2024 Porker of the Month
EPA Administrator Michael Regan has pushed for districts to purchase electric school buses.
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.
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.