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CCAGW was established in 1984 to follow up on the implementation of the Grace Commission recommendations under President Ronald Reagan. CCAGW’s mission is to engage in grassroots advocacy and direct lobbying to enact legislation that would eliminate government waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. CCAGW releases annual Congressional Ratings of members of Congress, and to date has helped to save taxpayers $2.4 trillion.

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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.

2024 Congressional Pig Book

The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW's annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget.

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The WasteWatcher

President Trump Can Cut Wasteful Spending to Reduce Drug Prices and Healthcare Costs

Rather than adopting MFN, the administration and Congress should reject price controls, reform 340B, and eliminate CMMI

Eric Maus October 1, 2025

State Action

CCAGW Urges Ohio Senators to Oppose SB 198

SB 198 would change how the federal 340B Drug Discount Program operates in the Buckeye State.

Alec Mena September 30, 2025

Press

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Denounces CMMI Price Control Scheme

The American people do not support government-run healthcare, central planning, and price controls.

Alexandra Abrams September 30, 2025

Testimony

Testimony Before the Kansas Special Committee on Pharmaceutical Studies

Testimony of CCAGW President Tom Schatz on 340B before the Kansas Special Committee on Pharmaceutical Studies

Alec Mena September 26, 2025

State Action

CCAGW Urges Michigan Representatives to Oppose HB 4878

HB 4878 would change how the federal 340B Drug Discount Program operates in Michigan.

Alec Mena September 23, 2025

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges Senate to Support Elimination of CMMI

Congress must suspend or eliminate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Information, which failed to cut costs or improve care.

Grigory Menshikov September 16, 2025

National Petition to Stop IRS Spying

TELL CONGRESS: Do Not Raise the Debt Limit Without Cutting Wasteful Spending

TAKE ACTION: Oppose Earmarks

TELL WASHINGTON: Cut Government Waste!

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Council for Citizens Against Government Waste works to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government through research and public education.