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The WasteWatcherFill’er Up with Politics
The Air Force refueling tanker saga started with a provision added to the fiscal 2002 Defense Appropriations Act directing the Air Force to lease 100 Boeing 767’s for new fuel tankers. It was not only one of the worst examples of corporate welfare...
The WasteWatcherCoconut Road Outrage
An update on the ongoing drama associated with what CAGW has dubbed “the immaculate earmark.”
The WasteWatcherWhat’s In Your Wallet? Free Goodies Courtesy of Taxpayers
In an audit of federal employees’ use of credit cards, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found some shocking charges with a debatable relationship to necessary costs. For example, during more than 15 consecutive months between 2004 and...
The WasteWatcherHome, Home on the Range, Where the Big Railroad Companies Graze Or South Dakotans Should Choo Choo Choose Their Own Destiny
When one thinks of western South Dakota, one imagines sweeping vistas and beautiful ranches. However, the Dakota, Minnesota, & Eastern Railroad (DM&E) is threatening to grab massive swaths of this beautiful private land in western South...
Press ReleaseCCAGW Earmark Reform Pledge Gathering Steam
For Immediate Release March 21, 2008
Press ReleaseCCAGW Rallies for DeMint-McCain Earmark Moratorium
For Immediate Release March 11, 2008
Press ReleaseCCAGW SUPPORTS PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN NEW TANKER DEAL
For Immediate Release March 06, 2008 Contacts: Leslie K. Paige (202) 467-5334 Alexa Moutevelis (202) 467-5318
Press ReleaseCCAGW SUPPORTS PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN NEW TANKER DEAL
For Immediate Release March 6, 2008
Press ReleaseCCAGW: Net Neutrality Bill Means Eight Sideshows and One Useless Study
For Immediate Release
The WasteWatcherMoran-ic Statements
Rep. James “Jim” Moran (D-Va.), a member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, has threatened to play politics with the defense bill following President Bush’s promise to veto any bill that does not cut the cost and number of earmarks in...
The WasteWatcherMurtha Named Porker of the Year
After weeks of voting, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) announced the final results of its online poll for the 2007 Porker of the Year. Rep. John “Jack” Murtha (D-Pa.) won in a landslide victory. The veteran porker received 63.4 percent of...
