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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

Florida’s So-Called Data Privacy Bills Will Devastate the Economy

A new law could prevent Florida small businesses from reaching their customers online.

Thomas Schatz March 31, 2023

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Joins Coalition Supporting the Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act

100 percent bonus depreciation would accelerate economic growth, create American jobs, improve productivity and grow wages.

Eric Maus March 30, 2023

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Support H.R. 1

H.R. 1 would bring down energy prices and reduce regulations.

Eric Maus March 28, 2023

The WasteWatcher

New York Takes the Wrong Approach to Tobacco

New York's proposed tax and flavor ban would negatively impact tobacco harm reduction efforts and public health.

Christina Smith March 28, 2023

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Joins Coalition Urging Greater Transparency of Broadband Funding

CCAGW joined 10 concerned groups encouraging Sen. Thune to increase oversight and transparency in broadband spending.

Eric Maus March 28, 2023

State Action

CCAGW Urges Florida Senate Health Policy Committee to Oppose SB 1550

SB 1550 will damage the private sector healthcare market and government healthcare plans.

Ryan Lanier March 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

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.”

Senator Richard Shelby

February

Sen. Ron Wyden

January

Sen. Wyden thinks it is a bad idea to cut off $80 billion to hire 87,000 new IRS agents to go after taxpayers.

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