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CCAGW's strength has been, and always will be, our more than one million members and supporters. These outspoken and informed Americans attend public policy forums and town hall meetings; participate in surveys and petition drives; help educate their friends, colleagues, and neighbors about government waste; and call and write letters to the media and Congress. Their endorsement of CCAGW's work to restore fiscal responsibility and accountability to government, by both their actions and their contributions, makes CCAGW America's #1 taxpayer watchdog organization.

Critical Waste Issues for the 118th Congress

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

2022 Congressional Pig Book

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

The Latest

The WasteWatcher

Michigan Must Preserve the Freedom to Work

The proposed repeal of Michigan's right-to-work laws imperils worker freedoms.

Ryan Lanier January 27, 2023

Reports

Critical Waste Issues for the 118th Congress

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

CAGW Staff January 26, 2023

State Action

CCAGW Urges Mississippi Senate to Oppose SB 2484

SB 2484 would make changes to the federal 340B drug discount program.

Ryan Lanier January 24, 2023

State Action

CCAGW Urges New Mexico House Health and Human Services Committee to Oppose HB 51

HB 51 would establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which creates a path for the state to implement harmful price controls.

Ryan Lanier January 24, 2023

The WasteWatcher

Data Privacy Day Is a Reminder That a National Framework is Necessary

Data Privacy Day is an opportunity for all Americans and Congress to learn more about protecting the privacy of personal data.

Deborah Collier January 24, 2023

State Action

CCAGW Urges Indiana Senate Commerce and Technology Committee to Oppose SB 5

January 24, 2023 Indiana Senate Commerce and Technology Committee Indiana State Capitol 200 W Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Dear Senator,

Ryan Lanier January 24, 2023

Action Center

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!

Porker of the Month

Pete Buttigieg

November

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Elizabeth Warren October 2022 Porker of the Month

October

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) terrifyingly wants to take even more of your money to pay off someone else’s student loans.

Rep. Richard Neal

September

There cannot be a worse time to raise taxes further, yet Democrats like Rep. Neal claim that their plans will provide "economic relief" to the American people.

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