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IRS Survey on Tax Preparation Software Misleads Taxpayers

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration finds fault with design and results of IRS's new direct file system survey.

Deborah Collier November 2, 2023
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The FDA Is Adopting California’s Failed Policies on Tobacco

The FDA's proposal to ban menthol-flavored tobacco will put consumers at risk with illicit products.

Christina Smith November 1, 2023
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Biden Price Controls Kill Innovation and Patients

 IRA drug price controls will devastate future drug development, resulting in more lives lost.

Christina Smith October 6, 2023
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Expanding Dodd-Frank is a Bad Deal for Consumers

The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 would increase government interference and harm consumers.

Eric Maus September 27, 2023
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GAO Releases New Estimate of COVID Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Congress and executive branch agencies should continue to get as many answers and money as possible. 

Eric Maus September 27, 2023
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FCC Should Avoid Another Net Neutrality Debacle

Former Obama administration solicitors general agree net neutrality rules should not be restored.

Thomas Schatz September 22, 2023
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The War on Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Will Continue to Fail

Banning tobacco harm reduction products put consumers at risk with illicit products. 

Christina Smith September 21, 2023
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BEAD Funding Requires Closer Scrutiny

A new report from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) spotlights the potential for waste, fraud, and abuse in federal broadband funding.

Deborah Collier September 15, 2023
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CA Legislature and Gov. Newsom Should Reject Raising Taxes to Subsidize Strikers

SB 799 would extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike, delay the state's debt repayment, and raise payroll tax rates.

Alec Mena September 8, 2023
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Wealthy Counties Still Flush with COVID Cash

Local governments continue to spend left-over "fiscal recovery" funds on wish list projects with no accountability from Congress.

Alec Mena September 5, 2023
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USF Reforms Should Include Replacing Lifeline with ACP

The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste offered its views on Universal Service reform to Congress on August 24, 2023.

Deborah Collier August 25, 2023
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The 340B Drug Discount Program Needs an Overhaul

CAGW has long been concerned with the misuse of the 340B Program.  

Christina Smith August 16, 2023

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