The WasteWatcher
The WasteWatcherThis Week in Waste - March 15,2025
This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted on the local, state, and federal levels.
The WasteWatcherDOGE and DOD Agree with CAGW on Making Software Purchases More Efficient
DOD and DOGE are now looking at software licensing, which is one area that CAGW has noted needs closer scrutiny.
The WasteWatcherPresident Reagan at the Grace Commission's 10th Anniversary Celebration
As DOGE forges ahead, CAGW shares remarks by President Ronald Reagan 10 years after the Grace Commission issued its report.
The WasteWatcherPresident Trump Overturns Biden’s Undermining of Intellectual Property
President Trump’s decision to eliminate waivers of intellectual property rights is critical to the development of future cures.
The WasteWatcherResults Should Be the Primary Goal in Education
Higher spending doesn't equate to better educational outcomes for U.S. students.
The WasteWatcherFix USPS Without Forcing its Imminent Demise
USPS reforms must be made without leading to an imminent taxpayer bailout.
The WasteWatcherState Legislators Should Reject Government Takeovers of Utilities
Proposals to establish new municipal utilities would roll back the advance of energy privatization.
The WasteWatcherBEAD Requirements Should Be Rolled Back
NTIA's complicated guidance and approval process has delayed infrastructure deployment of broadband using BEAD funding.
The WasteWatcher340B Must Be Reformed in the 119th Congress
340B reform should not only should be acted on by Congress, but also reviewed by DOGE.
The WasteWatcherA Penny Saved From Production Means Dollars Earned for Taxpayers
President Trump's announcement that the U.S. Mint will halt production of the penny is good news for taxpayers.
The WasteWatcherUSPS Reforms Must Be Included in Reconciliation
Congress must include reforms to the USPS in reconciliation and DOGE should take a close look as well.
The WasteWatcherJoint Strike Fighter Limited by Inadequate Software
The F-35’s software development is plagued by underperformance and delays, raising serious concerns about the JSF’s reliability.
