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.
Greater Accountability Ahead for BEAD and USF Funding Remains Uncertain
Issues with BEAD and USF must be resolved by the new Congress and Trump administration.
New State Report Details Costs and Abuses of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Minnesota Department of Health 340B report is the first at the state level to show costs and abuses of the program.
Senators Should Demand Due Diligence from USPS Board of Governors
Senators must ask Board of Governors nominees to agree to fix problems after USPS reported a $9.5 billion loss.
BEAD: Broadband or Bust
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provided $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure projects across the country.
USPS Delivering for America Plan Needs to Deliver More
The U.S. Postal Service will lose $8 billion in FY 2024 and the Delivering for American Plan is not working as intended.
The Proposed Musk Efficiency Commission Could Save Trillions
Trump saying that trillions of dollars can be saved from a government efficiency commission headed by Musk isn’t an exaggeration.
The Case for 340B Reform Is Made on Capitol Hill
At a Capitol Hill briefing on the urgent need for reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, the case was made for prompt action to fix the program. The event took place at the Senate Visitors Center on September 23, 2024, and was hosted by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW). The panel […]
USPS Plan Cannot Be Delivered As PMG DeJoy Obstinately Claims
Despite growing evidence of problems, PMG DeJoy doubles down on his Delivering for America plan to supposedly save USPS.
2024 Congressional Pig Book
The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW’s annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget.