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The WasteWatcher

CMS Provides the Proof – Sec. 1332 Waivers Have Lowered Health Insurance Premium Costs

A CMS report confirms a Trump administration initiative to lower healthcare costs worked spectacularly.

Elizabeth Wright August 5, 2021
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Joins Coalition Opposing Public Option in Healthcare

August 4, 2021  The Honorable Patty Murray Chair Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510

Elizabeth Wright August 5, 2021
The WasteWatcher

Governor Cuomo’s Bridge Light Show Plans Go Dark

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D-N.Y.) is known for his failed schemes to boost the state's economy.  

Frances Floresca August 4, 2021
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges Senate to Oppose HR 3684

H.R. 3684 is a massive spending bill disguised as an infrastructure bill that would lead to higher taxes and inflation. 

Eric Maus July 30, 2021
The WasteWatcher

Public Favors Government Drug Negotiations, Until They Learn What It Really Means

Senate Democrats are preparing to move a $3.5 trillion “human infrastructure” bill, but have to find ways to offset the cost.

Elizabeth Wright July 30, 2021
Agency Comments

CAGW Submits Comment to FDA on IQOS 3 Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application

IQOS 3 is a tobacco harm reduction product and should receive a Modified Risk Tobacco Product designation quickly

Elizabeth Wright July 29, 2021
The WasteWatcher

Broad Senate Support for the Return of Earmarks

Senators have eagerly embraced the return of earmarks, requesting 5,000 of the wasteful projects so far.

CAGW Staff July 29, 2021
Op-Eds

The Fuzzy Math Behind Biden’s IRS Enforcement Proposal

Morning Consult: Congress should not even consider budgeting more money on a troubled agency like the IRS.

Thomas Schatz July 29, 2021
The WasteWatcher

Congress’ Spending Spree Hits the Fast Lane

The combined cost of the “traditional” and “human” infrastructure proposals will exceed $4.7 trillion.

Eric Maus July 29, 2021
The WasteWatcher

At the Pentagon, Legislators Should Stress Increased Efficiency, Not Blank Checks

Legislators must first hold the Pentagon accountable for wasted spending before arguing for a budget increase.

CAGW Staff July 28, 2021
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges House to Oppose HR 4505, HR 4373, and HR 4346

The total cost of these appropriations bills is too high and they would waste taxpayer money.

Eric Maus July 28, 2021
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Urges Senate Judiciary Committee to Oppose S. 1435

The language in S. 1435 is too far-reaching and will harm legitimate pharmaceutical innovation. 

Eric Maus July 28, 2021

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