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State Action

CCAGW Urges Arkansas Representatives to Oppose House Bill 1150

HB 1150 would lead to closing nearly 150 brick and mortar retail pharmacies in Arkansas, eliminating cost-saving mail order and specialty pharmacy options for employers. 

Alec Mena February 4, 2025
State Action

CCAGW Urges Nebraska Senators to Oppose Legislative Bill 168

LB 168 would change how the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program operates in the Cornhusker State. 

Alec Mena February 4, 2025
Reports

Federal Budget: In Dire Need of Reform

Under the current dysfunctional budget process, Congress routinely fails to pass a budget or all 12 appropriations bills on time, leading to threats of a government shutdown and a rush to pass continuing resolutions.

Peter Gerardi January 31, 2025
State Action

CCAGW Urges South Dakota Senators to Oppose SB 154

Senate Bill 154 would change how the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program operates in South Dakota. 

Alec Mena January 31, 2025
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief on Federal Budget Reform

The congressional budget process has been an abject failure and is long overdue for reform. 

Alexandra Abrams January 31, 2025
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Joins Coalition Opposing Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

Drug price controls have caused premiums to increase and options to decrease for seniors in Medicare Part D.

Eric Maus January 30, 2025
The WasteWatcher

The Savings from Broadband Bulk Billing Are Saved

A Biden-era effort to ban cost-saving bulk billing of internet services has been halted by new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Deborah Collier January 29, 2025
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Joins Coalition Opposing Credit Card Competition Act

Price controls on interchange fees or interest rates are diametrically opposed to free market principles. 

Eric Maus January 29, 2025
Press Release

Citizens Against Government Waste Names CFPB Director Rohit Chopra January 2025 Porker of the Month

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is our January 2025 Porker of the Month for abusing his power and failing to protect consumers.

Alexandra Abrams January 28, 2025
State Action

CCAGW Urges Kentucky Senators to Oppose SB 14

Senate Bill 14 will change how the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program operates in the Bluegrass State.

Alec Mena January 28, 2025
The WasteWatcher

President Trump Saves Money Just By Creating DOGE

President Trump takes steps to improve government programs by transforming USDS into U.S. DOGE Service.

Deborah Collier January 23, 2025
The WasteWatcher

Navy and Congress Share Blame for Ship Modernization Waste

The Navy wasted nearly half of the money spent on modernizing seven cruisers; members of Congress are also to blame.

Sean Kennedy January 22, 2025

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