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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.

2023 Congressional Pig Book

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

The Latest

State Action

CCAGW Urges Nevada Senate to Oppose SB 509

SB 509 would grant $380 million in public subsidies and tax breaks for the construction of a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas.

Ryan Lanier May 31, 2023

The WasteWatcher

Taxpayers Do Not Get Everything They Want But They Get What They Need

The Fiscal Responsibility Act is what taxpayers need and will lead to more of what they want to reduce wasteful spending.

Thomas Schatz May 30, 2023

The WasteWatcher

Harm Reduction Is Vital on World Vape Day

Tobacco harm reduction products like e-cigarettes are effective tools that help adults successfully quit smoking.

Christina Smith May 30, 2023

The WasteWatcher

Michigan Lawmakers Should Reject High-Speed Rail Proposal

High-speed rail is not the answer to Michigan's decline.

Ryan Lanier May 30, 2023

Op-Eds

Debt ceiling deal should include spending cuts across the entire government

The first place to start cutting every area of discretionary spending would be to eliminate earmarks.

Thomas Schatz May 30, 2023

Press

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Releases 2022 Congressional Ratings

The report identifies members who voted to help protect the taxpayers’ money, and who consistently voted against their interests.

Alexandra Abrams May 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

Governor Kathy Hochul

May

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is our May Porker of the Month for signing a budget that bans gas stoves and furnaces in new residential buildings.

Janet Yellen

April

Throughout her tenure, Secretary Yellen has been leading the way inside the administration to waste the taxpayers’ money,

Sen. Bernie Sanders

March

Sen. Sanders is our March 2023 Porker of the Month for declaring that “education from child care to graduate school is a human right. It should be free for all.”

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