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The WasteWatcher

The Proposed Musk Efficiency Commission Could Save Trillions

Trump saying that trillions of dollars can be saved from a government efficiency commission headed by Musk isn't an exaggeration.

Thomas Schatz October 4, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Price Controls Are Always a Bad Idea

Prices controls have always disrupted the marketplace and created shortages or excesses.

Christina Smith October 4, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Future of the Universal Service Fund

To save taxpayer dollars, Congress should look at revamping the USF program instead of trying to expanding its contribution base.

Deborah Collier September 26, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Case for 340B Reform Is Made on Capitol Hill

At a Capitol Hill briefing on the urgent need for reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, the case was made for prompt action to fix the program.  The event took place at the Senate Visitors Center on September 23, 2024, and was hosted by the...

Thomas Schatz September 23, 2024
Testimony

340B Drug Pricing Program Briefing

Despite the intentions of the program to help patients, Congress did not provide a clear definition of who should benefit from 340B. 

Thomas Schatz September 23, 2024
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Pramila Jayapal September 2024 Porker of the Month

Rep. Jayapal is trying to force taxpayers to pay taxes on unrealized gains on investments.

Alexandra Abrams September 20, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Protecting Intellectual Property in an AI World

Intellectual property rights should be protected when artificial intelligence is used in creative works.

Deborah Collier September 11, 2024
Press Release

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Releases 2023 Congressional Ratings

CCAGW's Congressional Ratings identifies members who helped protect taxpayers, as well as those who voted against their interests.

Alexandra Abrams September 10, 2024
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Submits Comments to House Energy and Commerce Hearing on Oversight Hearing of FDA Human Foods and Tobacco Programs

Millions of Americans use tobacco harm reduction products each year to quit smoking. 

Eric Maus September 9, 2024
Op-Eds

Reforming 340B vital for affordable medication for low-income patients

Unfortunately, today, the 340B program is failing those it was meant to serve.

Thomas Schatz September 8, 2024
Op-Eds

The Biden-Harris rent control ruse would worsen the housing shortage, raise costs

Proposal to cap rent increases at 5 percent would reduce the stock of available homes.

Alec Mena September 6, 2024
The WasteWatcher

USPTO-FDA Study Debunks Critics and Demonstrates the Importance of Protecting IP

USPTO-FDA study reinforces the need to protect pharmaceutical intellectual property rights for the future of new drug development.

Deborah Collier September 5, 2024

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