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The WasteWatcher

A Penny Saved From Production Means Dollars Earned for Taxpayers

President Trump's announcement that the U.S. Mint will halt production of the penny is good news for taxpayers.

Deborah Collier February 11, 2025
The WasteWatcher

USPS Reforms Must Be Included in Reconciliation

Congress must include reforms to the USPS in reconciliation and DOGE should take a close look as well.

Thomas Schatz February 11, 2025
The WasteWatcher

Joint Strike Fighter Limited by Inadequate Software

The F-35’s software development is plagued by underperformance and delays, raising serious concerns about the JSF’s reliability.

Sean Kennedy February 10, 2025
The WasteWatcher

FDA Recognizes Value of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Regulators approve less-harmful alternative to tobacco.

Alec Mena February 6, 2025
Press Release

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.

Alexandra Abrams February 4, 2025
Reports

Critical Waste Issues for the 119th Congress

CAGW's Critical Waste proposals are essential to creating a more effective and efficient government and reining in excessive spending.

Peter Gerardi February 4, 2025
Reports

Federal Budget: In Dire Need of Reform

Under the current dysfunctional budget process, Congress routinely fails to pass a budget or all 12 appropriations bills on time, leading to threats of a government shutdown and a rush to pass continuing resolutions.

Peter Gerardi January 31, 2025
Press Release

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. 

Alexandra Abrams January 31, 2025
The WasteWatcher

The Savings from Broadband Bulk Billing Are Saved

A Biden-era effort to ban cost-saving bulk billing of internet services has been halted by new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Deborah Collier January 29, 2025
Press Release

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.

Alexandra Abrams January 28, 2025
The WasteWatcher

President Trump Saves Money Just By Creating DOGE

President Trump takes steps to improve government programs by transforming USDS into U.S. DOGE Service.

Deborah Collier January 23, 2025
The WasteWatcher

Navy and Congress Share Blame for Ship Modernization Waste

The Navy wasted nearly half of the money spent on modernizing seven cruisers; members of Congress are also to blame.

Sean Kennedy January 22, 2025

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