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The WasteWatcherThis Week in Waste - April 18, 2025
This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted and efforts to fight back against this waste.
The WasteWatcherExecutive Order Expedites Defense Procurement and Increases Reliance on Private Sector
A Trump administration executive order would streamline defense procurement and prioritize existing private sector products.
The WasteWatcherCalifornia High-Speed Rail is Still a Multi-Billion Dollar Boondoggle
Sacramento’s quixotic project leads the way as the nation's most expensive and wasteful passenger rail boondoggle
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Elizabeth Warren April 2025 Porker of the Month
Sen. Warren's push to expand the wasteful Direct File program shows her complete disregard for protecting taxpayer dollars.
The WasteWatcherImplementation of Drug Pricing EO Should Protect Innovation and IP
President Trump's EO addresses the dual objectives of lowering drug prices while promoting innovation and protecting IP
Agency CommentsCAGW Files Comments with FCC on Delete, Delete, Delete Proceeding
There is no better time than now for a top-down review of FCC regulations.
The WasteWatcherGo DOGE Go
DOGE is the first comprehensive effort to improve government efficiency since the Grace Commission and must keep forging ahead.
The WasteWatcherMultiple Options for DOGE at the DOD
The Department of Government Efficiency would have many opportunities to trim waste at the Department of Defense.
The WasteWatcherThis Week in Waste - April 4, 2025
This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted and efforts to fight government waste.
The WasteWatcherStudies Show the Urgent Need for More Spectrum
Two new reports emphasize the need for more spectrum to enable next generation technologies and promote national security.
The WasteWatcherTaxpayers Saved from Biden's SAVE Plan
Student loan forgiveness is a clear example of the executive branch exceeding its authority.
The WasteWatcherGAO “High-Risk” Report: A Call to Action and Savings
New “High-Risk List” report identifies 38 programs vulnerable to significant waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement.
