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The WasteWatcherCongress Displays High Level of Support for Earmarks
Early results strongly suggest members of Congress will widely embrace the return of earmarks.
The WasteWatcherBiden Trips Badly on Intellectual Property in TRIPS
Days after praising World Intellectual Property Day, President Biden agrees to waive US COVID-19 patents.
The WasteWatcherFDA Moves to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol-flavored tobacco put consumers at risk with illicit products.
The WasteWatcherBeware the Words Investment and Free
When government officials talk about “investment” and “free” programs, taxpayers need to hang onto their wallets.
The WasteWatcherAll Nations Must Respect and Protect Intellectual Property Rights
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is a good time to remind all countries of the need to protect and respect IP rights.
The WasteWatcherPelosi’s Healthcare Nightmare Is Coming Back
Speaker Pelosi's (D-Calif.) 2019 drug pricing bill was introduced again, with all the horribles it had before but more dangerous.
The WasteWatcherBiden’s Boondoggles Will Railroad Taxpayers
The American Jobs Plan will leave taxpayers again footing the bill for wasteful spending.
Press ReleaseCAGW Names Rep. Mike Rogers April 2021 Porker of the Month
Rep. Rogers is our April 2021 Porker of the Month for leading the charge to bring back wasteful pork-barrel earmarks.
The WasteWatcherCommissioner Carr's Good Ideas for Broadband
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr recently spoke with CAGW President Tom Schatz about spectrum. Here is an overview of his ideas.
The WasteWatcherEnd of the Road for the OCO
The first Biden Administration budget request eliminates the Overseas Contingency Operations account, a victory for taxpayers.
The WasteWatcherThe Sour Taste of Beverage Taxes
Taxes on sweetened beverages are ineffective and will place a heavier burden on those who can least afford them.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Releases 2021 Congressional Pig Book
Today, CAGW released its 2021 Congressional Pig Book, the 29th edition of the group’s exposé on pork-barrel spending.
