Bank failures were caused by mismanagement and poor oversight and no level of deposit insurance would have stopped their demise.
Top 10 Taxpayer Victories in the One Big Beautiful Bill
The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste details the top 10 taxpayer victories in the One Bill Beautiful Bill.
Critical Waste Issues for the 119th Congress
CAGW’s Critical Waste proposals are essential to creating a more effective and efficient government and reining in excessive spending.
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.
BEAD: Broadband or Bust
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provided $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure projects across the country.
The Hidden Taxes on Internet Service
Cities and states seek to sidestep federal limits on internet taxation.
CAGW Releases Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2024
CAGW’s compilation of hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats.
Citizens Against Government Waste Names Govs. Laura Kelly (D-Kans.) and Michael Parson (R-Mo.) July 2024 Porkers of the Month
Gov. Kelly and Gov. Parson restarted the fight to subsidize the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
2024 Congressional Pig Book
The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW’s annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program Needs a New Prescription
Federal healthcare programs are often well-intended but end up costing more than expected and become subject to waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement.










