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The WasteWatcherMost Favored Nation Policy: Unfavorable to U.S. Pharmaceutical Research
President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that implemented the “most favored nation” policy to lower drug costs that has been a topic of controversy since July 24, 2020.
Letters to OfficialsCoalition Supports FCC under Chairman Pai
There is no reason to politicize telecommunications and technology issues.
The WasteWatcherThe F-35's $10 Billion Funding Gap
A new report indicates that the JSF will require an additional $10 billion beyond the amount officially claimed by the DoD.
Agency CommentsCAGW Comments to the NAIC Concerning Pharmacy Benefit Managers
CAGW writes comments to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners regarding draft model legislation concerning pharmacy benefit managers.
The WasteWatcherHealthcare Transparency: May Not Work as Intended
President Trump's health insurance transparency rule may not accomplish what is intended.
Letters to OfficialsCCAGW Joins Coalition Letter Urging a Full Debate on Gig Economy Bill
The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste joins a coalition letter in asking Senate Majority Leader McConnell to decline any requests to hotline H.R. 4686. Our organizations oppose the bill in its current form and urge Senators to make...
The WasteWatcherTaxpayers Deserve a More Efficient Government
At the end of September 2020, the federal government will have spent more in a single fiscal year than at any time in history.
Letters to OfficialsCCAGW Calls for 340B Drug Discount Program Reforms
CCAGW has long called for significant reforms to the 340B drug discount program and asks that Congress focus on reforming the program instead of signing a letter.
The WasteWatcherNow Is the Time for Occupational Licensing Reform
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have made changes in occupational licensing laws. However, it is important to discuss reform outside of the pandemic.
The WasteWatcherA Fool’s Errand to Lower Drug Costs?
On August 31, the California state legislature passed, SB 852, The California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020, which would allow the state to partner with drug manufacturers to produce their own line of pharmaceuticals.
The WasteWatcherReverse Auctions will Benefit Rural Americans
The FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse auction will provide $16 billion over ten years to help expand broadband to 6 million homes and businesses in unserved areas of the country.
Agency CommentsCAGW Comments to FCC on Declaratory Petition on Pole Attachments
Deploying broadband to unserved areas of the country has long been a top priority for the FCC.
