Op-Eds

Earmarks are inequitable, corrupt, and costly — they should not be brought back

The Hill: Earmarks contain many hidden costs.

Reports

Reducing the Cost of Government Through Effective Management Reforms

The WasteWatcher

President Trump’s Occupational Licensing EO Will Create Jobs Across the Country

President Donald Trump signed an executive order, which would require state, territorial, or tribal governments to issue a license to those who are in good standing and hold a license for their area of discipline.  

The WasteWatcher

Top 21 Issues for States in 2021

As states prepare for their legislative sessions, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) suggests states should focus on these 21 critical issues. 

The WasteWatcher

Bad Policies Are Being Proposed by HHS Secretary Nominee Xavier Becerra

The first clue that Joe Biden, the presumptive 46th President of the United States, was choosing someone he did not know well as his nominee for secretary of HHS was when he mispronounced his name and incorrectly named the agency he would direct.

Agency Comments

CAGW Files Comments Regarding Use of Distributed Transmission System Technologies

On December 11, 2020, CAGW filed comments with the FCC urging the agency to hold off voting on a proposal that would allow for increased signals for Next Generation TV that could disrupt the use of TV white space technology for rural broadband...

Letters to Officials

CAGW Asks President Trump to Submit the Paris Climate Accord to the Senate for Ratification

CAGW asks for the President's support to submit the Paris Climate Accord to ratification before the Senate.

Op-Eds

Congress' penchant for unpunctuality

The Hill: Frequent use of CRs demonstrates remarkably poor governance from Congress.

Op-Eds

Congress' Penchant for Unpunctuality

The Hill: Given their track record, senators and representatives will likely miss yet another deadline.

Press

Citizens Against Government Waste Announces 2020 Porker of the Year Nominees

Today, CAGW announced the nominees for its 2020 Porker of the Year.

The WasteWatcher

FCC Commences C-Band Auction

On February 28, 2020, the FCC adopted a report and order designating a portion of the c-band spectrum to be auctioned for 5G deployment. 

Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges Senators to Sign Senator Blackburn's Letter Regarding Surprise Billing

CCAGW urges senators to sign onto Senator Marsha Blackburn's letter regarding surprise billing.