| From | Tom Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste <[email protected]> |
| Subject | Your September Government Waste Watch eNews |
| Date | October 2, 2025 12:08 PM |
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John,
Washington never tires of inventing new schemes to waste your hard-earned t=
ax dollars. But every time they do, CAGW is there, exposing the waste, chal=
lenging the abuse, and fighting for accountability.
In just the past month, we have sounded the alarm on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh=
Shapiro=E2=80=99s (R) reckless spending spree, uncovered millions of dolla=
rs in abuse in the 340B drug pricing program and warned against European re=
gulations that would drive up costs for American businesses.
We pressed Congress to reauthorize FirstNet and safeguard first responders,=
exposed staggering VA hospital cost overruns, and applauded efforts to fin=
ally strip away broadband red tape.
These are the battles that taxpayers want us to fight and win. Here=E2=80=
=99s your September edition of CAGW=E2=80=99s=C2=A0Government Waste Watch e=
News.
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# Porker of the Month [[link removed]
3WtBThit]
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D)
[Image]([link removed])
Citizens Against Government Waste named Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) =
the September 2025 Porker of the Month for holding taxpayers hostage to his=
reckless spending spree.
Instead of agreeing to the budget passed by the state legislature, Gov. Sha=
piro is demanding billions more in wasteful programs and raiding the Rainy-=
Day Fund, to be used to bail out failing transit systems, hike energy taxes=
, and ultimately forcing school districts to raise property taxes.
His demands have plunged Pennsylvania into a three-month budget crisis, dis=
rupting vital services and leaving hardworking families stuck with the bill=
.
[Learn More About the Porker of the Month]([link removed]
izens-against-government-waste-names-gov-josh-shapiro-september-2025-porker=
-of-the-month/)
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Senate HELP Committee Questions Cleveland Clinic=E2=80=99s 340B Funding Tra=
nsparency [[link removed]
linics-340b-funding-transparency/]
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee=E2=80=99s=
April 2025 report cited the Cleveland Clinic=E2=80=99s lack of transparenc=
y for receiving $933.7 million in 340B drug discounts designed to support c=
harity care without passing those savings on to low-income patients. Instea=
d, the clinic funneled the funds into its general budget and executive pay.=
=C2=A0Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) lamented the failures in the program and cal=
led for reforms.
Deregulation Keeps U.S. Air Travel Flying High [[link removed]
lation-keeps-u-s-air-travel-flying-high/]
The upcoming Senate hearing on air travel is a chance to celebrate deregula=
tion=E2=80=99s victories for consumers, not cave to the Biden administratio=
n=E2=80=99s push for higher costs and heavier government control.
This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 26, 2025 [[link removed]
week-in-waste-september-26-2025/]
This week spotlights CMMI and 340B healthcare waste, the need for federal d=
ata privacy, Democrats=E2=80=99 $1.5 trillion spending demand, and EU rules=
harming U.S. businesses.
WSJ Reinforces Waste and Abuse in Healthcare [[link removed]
forces-waste-and-abuse-in-healthcare/]
The 340B drug pricing program has ballooned to $66.3 billion and faces wide=
spread abuse, prompting calls from Congress and the Wall Street Journal for=
reform to protect patients and taxpayers.
Europe=E2=80=99s Privacy Rules Should Not Shape America=E2=80=99s [[link removed]
www.cagw.org/europes-privacy-rules-should-not-shape-americas/]
The U.S. needs a national data privacy law that protects consumers while pr=
omoting innovation and reducing burdens on businesses and should avoid foll=
owing the restrictive rules adopted in Europe and California=E2=80=99s Cons=
umer Privacy Act.
This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 19, 2025 [[link removed]
week-in-waste-september-19-2025/]
CMMI=E2=80=99s costly failures, massive VA hospital overruns, scrutiny of n=
onprofit hospital spending, a $1.5 trillion increase in the DeLauro-Murray =
continuing resolution, and federal efforts to expand broadband to underserv=
ed communities.
FCC and Congress Work to Reduce Barriers to Broadband Deployment [[link removed]
ww.cagw.org/fcc-and-congress-work-to-reduce-barriers-to-broadband-deploymen=
t/]
The FCC and the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working to remove r=
egulatory hurdles and bring faster, reliable broadband internet to unserved=
and underserved communities across the country.
[link removed]
deployment/This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 12, 2025 [[link removed]
w.org/this-week-in-waste-september-12-2025/]=C2=A0 [[link removed]
c-and-congress-work-to-reduce-barriers-to-broadband-deployment/]
The CBO warns of 340B=E2=80=99s rising costs, the need to reauthorize First=
Net for first responders, new federal programs to cut contract waste, spect=
rum policy updates, congressional hearings on appliance regulations, and Au=
stin=E2=80=99s $1.1 million logo fiasco.
[link removed]
deployment/[link removed] =
Responder Communications Remain Vital on the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 [http=
s://www.cagw.org/first-responder-communications-remain-vital-on-the-24th-an=
niversary-of-9-11/]=C2=A0 [[link removed]
r-12-2025/]
Congress is urged to act swiftly to reauthorize FirstNet, the nationwide in=
teroperable communications network that has proven vital for first responde=
rs=E2=80=99 safety and effectiveness, before its 2027 expiration
CBO Confirms That 340B Drives Up Costs for Taxpayers [[link removed]
cbo-confirms-that-340b-drives-up-costs-for-taxpayers/]
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed CCAGW=E2=80=99s warnings th=
at the 340B drug discount program fuels higher costs and abuse, underscorin=
g the urgent need for reforms.
This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 5, 2025 [[link removed]
eek-in-waste-september-5-2025/]
OMB=E2=80=99s projection of $5 trillion in savings from deregulation and a =
court ruling upholding EPA=E2=80=99s authority to halt $16 billion in =E2=
=80=9Cgreen bank=E2=80=9D grants. Meanwhile, the Pentagon keeps rewarding F=
-35 contractors despite delays, and FCC Chairman Carr moves to end off-camp=
us Wi-Fi subsidies.
[link removed] Trump Cu=
ts Spending with a Pocket Rescission [[link removed]
cuts-spending-with-a-pocket-rescission/]
Trump issues his first =E2=80=9Cpocket rescission,=E2=80=9D a process that =
CAGW supports, canceling $4.9 billion in wasteful foreign aid and U.N. fund=
ing.
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Thanks for taking a few minutes to read this month=E2=80=99s Government Was=
te Watch eNews,=C2=A0John.
Together, we=E2=80=99re proving that frustration can be turned into action,=
and action into results. Washington is paying attention, and it=E2=80=99s =
because you=E2=80=99ve stood with us.
We=E2=80=99re going to keep fighting, shining a light, and winning =E2=80=
=93 on behalf of you, your family, and every hardworking American who deser=
ves better.
Thomas Schatz
President
Citizens Against Government Waste
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ey do, CAGW is there, exposing the waste, challenging the abuse, and fighti=
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f dollars in abuse in the 340B drug pricing program and warned against Euro=
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an style=3D"word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px;">We pressed Congress t=
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<span style=3D"word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px;">These are the batt=
les that taxpayers want us to fight and win. Here’s your September ed=
ition of CAGW’s <em>Government Waste Watch eNews</em>.</span></p=
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Citizens Against Government Waste named Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) =
the September 2025 Porker of the Month for holding taxpayers hostage to his=
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Instead of agreeing to the budget passed by the state legislature, Gov. Sha=
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Day Fund, to be used to bail out failing transit systems, hike energy taxes=
, and ultimately forcing school districts to raise property taxes. &=
nbsp;</p><p style=3D"margin:0">His demands have plunged Pennsylvania into a=
three-month budget crisis, disrupting vital services and leaving hardworki=
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e HELP Committee Questions Cleveland Clinic’s 340B Funding Transparen=
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s A=
pril 2025 report cited the Cleveland Clinic’s lack of transparency fo=
r receiving $933.7 million in 340B drug discounts designed to support chari=
ty care without passing those savings on to low-income patients. Instead, t=
he clinic funneled the funds into its general budget and executive pay.&nbs=
p;Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) lamented the failures in the program and called =
for reforms.</p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_=
block block-10" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=
=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" style=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0=
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ine; color: #0068A5;"><strong>Deregulation Keeps U.S. Air Travel Flying Hig=
h</strong></a> </span></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line=
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height-alt:19.2px">
The upcoming Senate hearing on air travel is a chance to celebrate deregula=
tion’s victories for consumers, not cave to the Biden administration&=
rsquo;s push for higher costs and heavier government control. </=
p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-11=
" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"=
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ak-word"><tbody><tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"=
><div class=3D"" style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue'=
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a href=3D"[link removed]
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nderline; color: #0068A5;">This Week In Waste – September 26, 2025</a=
> </span></strong>
</p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <=
/p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">This wee=
k spotlights CMMI and 340B healthcare waste, the need for federal data priv=
acy, Democrats’ $1.5 trillion spending demand, and EU rules harming U=
.S. businesses. </p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=
=3D"text_block block-12" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cel=
lspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" style=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-=
rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tbody><tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"=
font-family:sans-serif"><div class=3D"" style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family=
:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;col=
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ter;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">
<strong><a href=3D"[link removed]
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rg5D_ZcN7Gz_f_4gRp6A" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer noopener" style=
=3D"text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">WSJ Reinforces Waste and A=
buse in Healthcare</a> </strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16p=
x;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px=
;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">
The 340B drug pricing program has ballooned to $66.3 billion and faces wide=
spread abuse, prompting calls from Congress and the <em>Wall Street Journal=
</em> for reform to protect patients and taxpayers. </p></div></div></=
td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-13" width=3D"100%"=
border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" st=
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<tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"><div class=3D""=
style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-=
serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#000;line-height:1.2"><p style=3D"ma=
rgin:0;font-size:16px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><strong=
><a href=3D"[link removed]
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ext-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Europe’s Privacy Rules Sh=
ould Not Shape America’s</a> </strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;f=
ont-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;fo=
nt-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">The U.S. needs a national data pri=
vacy law that protects consumers while promoting innovation and reducing bu=
rdens on businesses and should avoid following the restrictive rules adopte=
d in Europe and California’s Consumer Privacy Act. </p></div></d=
iv></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-14" width=3D"=
100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentatio=
n" style=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><t=
body><tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"><div class=
=3D"" style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,=
sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#000;line-height:1.2"><p style=
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<strong><a href=3D"[link removed]
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3K2TFS--Q" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-deco=
ration: underline; color: #0068A5;">This Week In Waste – September 19=
, 2025</a> </strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-h=
eight-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-he=
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CMMI’s costly failures, massive VA hospital overruns, scrutiny of non=
profit hospital spending, a $1.5 trillion increase in the DeLauro-Murray co=
ntinuing resolution, and federal efforts to expand broadband to underserved=
communities. </p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table c=
lass=3D"text_block block-15" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10"=
cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" style=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-ta=
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noreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">=
FCC and Congress Work to Reduce Barriers to Broadband Deployment</a> <=
/strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"=
> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">
The FCC and the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working to remove r=
egulatory hurdles and bring faster, reliable broadband internet to unserved=
and underserved communities across the country. </p></div></div=
></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-16" width=3D"10=
0%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation"=
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<a href=3D"[link removed]
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EbboXg" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-decorat=
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025</a><a href=3D"[link removed]
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oreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">&=
nbsp;</a></strong>
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/p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">The CBO =
warns of 340B’s rising costs, the need to reauthorize FirstNet for fi=
rst responders, new federal programs to cut contract waste, spectrum policy=
updates, congressional hearings on appliance regulations, and Austin&rsquo=
;s $1.1 million logo fiasco. </p></div></div></td></tr></tbody>=
</table><table class=3D"text_block block-17" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" ce=
llpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" style=3D"mso-table=
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John,
Washington never tires of inventing new schemes to waste your hard-earned tax dollars. But every time they do, CAGW is there, exposing the waste, challenging the abuse, and fighting for accountability.
In just the past month, we have sounded the alarm on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (R) reckless spending spree, uncovered millions of dollars in abuse in the 340B drug pricing program and warned against European regulations that would drive up costs for American businesses.
We pressed Congress to reauthorize FirstNet and safeguard first responders, exposed staggering VA hospital cost overruns, and applauded efforts to finally strip away broadband red tape.
These are the battles that taxpayers want us to fight and win. Here’s your September edition of CAGW’s Government Waste Watch eNews.
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# Porker of the Month [[link removed]]
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D)
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Citizens Against Government Waste named Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) the September 2025 Porker of the Month for holding taxpayers hostage to his reckless spending spree.
Instead of agreeing to the budget passed by the state legislature, Gov. Shapiro is demanding billions more in wasteful programs and raiding the Rainy-Day Fund, to be used to bail out failing transit systems, hike energy taxes, and ultimately forcing school districts to raise property taxes.
His demands have plunged Pennsylvania into a three-month budget crisis, disrupting vital services and leaving hardworking families stuck with the bill.
[Learn More About the Porker of the Month]([link removed])
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Senate HELP Committee Questions Cleveland Clinic’s 340B Funding Transparency [[link removed]]
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s April 2025 report cited the Cleveland Clinic’s lack of transparency for receiving $933.7 million in 340B drug discounts designed to support charity care without passing those savings on to low-income patients. Instead, the clinic funneled the funds into its general budget and executive pay. Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) lamented the failures in the program and called for reforms.
Deregulation Keeps U.S. Air Travel Flying High [[link removed]]
The upcoming Senate hearing on air travel is a chance to celebrate deregulation’s victories for consumers, not cave to the Biden administration’s push for higher costs and heavier government control.
This Week In Waste – September 26, 2025 [[link removed]]
This week spotlights CMMI and 340B healthcare waste, the need for federal data privacy, Democrats’ $1.5 trillion spending demand, and EU rules harming U.S. businesses.
WSJ Reinforces Waste and Abuse in Healthcare [[link removed]]
The 340B drug pricing program has ballooned to $66.3 billion and faces widespread abuse, prompting calls from Congress and the Wall Street Journal for reform to protect patients and taxpayers.
Europe’s Privacy Rules Should Not Shape America’s [[link removed]]
The U.S. needs a national data privacy law that protects consumers while promoting innovation and reducing burdens on businesses and should avoid following the restrictive rules adopted in Europe and California’s Consumer Privacy Act.
This Week In Waste – September 19, 2025 [[link removed]]
CMMI’s costly failures, massive VA hospital overruns, scrutiny of nonprofit hospital spending, a $1.5 trillion increase in the DeLauro-Murray continuing resolution, and federal efforts to expand broadband to underserved communities.
FCC and Congress Work to Reduce Barriers to Broadband Deployment [[link removed]]
The FCC and the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working to remove regulatory hurdles and bring faster, reliable broadband internet to unserved and underserved communities across the country.
[link removed] Week In Waste – September 12, 2025 [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
The CBO warns of 340B’s rising costs, the need to reauthorize FirstNet for first responders, new federal programs to cut contract waste, spectrum policy updates, congressional hearings on appliance regulations, and Austin’s $1.1 million logo fiasco.
[link removed] Responder Communications Remain Vital on the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
Congress is urged to act swiftly to reauthorize FirstNet, the nationwide interoperable communications network that has proven vital for first responders’ safety and effectiveness, before its 2027 expiration
CBO Confirms That 340B Drives Up Costs for Taxpayers [[link removed]]
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed CCAGW’s warnings that the 340B drug discount program fuels higher costs and abuse, underscoring the urgent need for reforms.
This Week In Waste – September 5, 2025 [[link removed]]
OMB’s projection of $5 trillion in savings from deregulation and a court ruling upholding EPA’s authority to halt $16 billion in “green bank” grants. Meanwhile, the Pentagon keeps rewarding F-35 contractors despite delays, and FCC Chairman Carr moves to end off-campus Wi-Fi subsidies.
[link removed] Trump Cuts Spending with a Pocket Rescission [[link removed]]
Trump issues his first “pocket rescission,” a process that CAGW supports, canceling $4.9 billion in wasteful foreign aid and U.N. funding.
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Together, we’re proving that frustration can be turned into action, and action into results. Washington is paying attention, and it’s because you’ve stood with us.
We’re going to keep fighting, shining a light, and winning – on behalf of you, your family, and every hardworking American who deserves better.
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President
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John,
Washington never tires of inventing new schemes to waste your hard-earned t=
ax dollars. But every time they do, CAGW is there, exposing the waste, chal=
lenging the abuse, and fighting for accountability.
In just the past month, we have sounded the alarm on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh=
Shapiro=E2=80=99s (R) reckless spending spree, uncovered millions of dolla=
rs in abuse in the 340B drug pricing program and warned against European re=
gulations that would drive up costs for American businesses.
We pressed Congress to reauthorize FirstNet and safeguard first responders,=
exposed staggering VA hospital cost overruns, and applauded efforts to fin=
ally strip away broadband red tape.
These are the battles that taxpayers want us to fight and win. Here=E2=80=
=99s your September edition of CAGW=E2=80=99s=C2=A0Government Waste Watch e=
News.
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# Porker of the Month [[link removed]
3WtBThit]
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D)
[Image]([link removed])
Citizens Against Government Waste named Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) =
the September 2025 Porker of the Month for holding taxpayers hostage to his=
reckless spending spree.
Instead of agreeing to the budget passed by the state legislature, Gov. Sha=
piro is demanding billions more in wasteful programs and raiding the Rainy-=
Day Fund, to be used to bail out failing transit systems, hike energy taxes=
, and ultimately forcing school districts to raise property taxes.
His demands have plunged Pennsylvania into a three-month budget crisis, dis=
rupting vital services and leaving hardworking families stuck with the bill=
.
[Learn More About the Porker of the Month]([link removed]
izens-against-government-waste-names-gov-josh-shapiro-september-2025-porker=
-of-the-month/)
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Senate HELP Committee Questions Cleveland Clinic=E2=80=99s 340B Funding Tra=
nsparency [[link removed]
linics-340b-funding-transparency/]
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee=E2=80=99s=
April 2025 report cited the Cleveland Clinic=E2=80=99s lack of transparenc=
y for receiving $933.7 million in 340B drug discounts designed to support c=
harity care without passing those savings on to low-income patients. Instea=
d, the clinic funneled the funds into its general budget and executive pay.=
=C2=A0Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) lamented the failures in the program and cal=
led for reforms.
Deregulation Keeps U.S. Air Travel Flying High [[link removed]
lation-keeps-u-s-air-travel-flying-high/]
The upcoming Senate hearing on air travel is a chance to celebrate deregula=
tion=E2=80=99s victories for consumers, not cave to the Biden administratio=
n=E2=80=99s push for higher costs and heavier government control.
This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 26, 2025 [[link removed]
week-in-waste-september-26-2025/]
This week spotlights CMMI and 340B healthcare waste, the need for federal d=
ata privacy, Democrats=E2=80=99 $1.5 trillion spending demand, and EU rules=
harming U.S. businesses.
WSJ Reinforces Waste and Abuse in Healthcare [[link removed]
forces-waste-and-abuse-in-healthcare/]
The 340B drug pricing program has ballooned to $66.3 billion and faces wide=
spread abuse, prompting calls from Congress and the Wall Street Journal for=
reform to protect patients and taxpayers.
Europe=E2=80=99s Privacy Rules Should Not Shape America=E2=80=99s [[link removed]
www.cagw.org/europes-privacy-rules-should-not-shape-americas/]
The U.S. needs a national data privacy law that protects consumers while pr=
omoting innovation and reducing burdens on businesses and should avoid foll=
owing the restrictive rules adopted in Europe and California=E2=80=99s Cons=
umer Privacy Act.
This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 19, 2025 [[link removed]
week-in-waste-september-19-2025/]
CMMI=E2=80=99s costly failures, massive VA hospital overruns, scrutiny of n=
onprofit hospital spending, a $1.5 trillion increase in the DeLauro-Murray =
continuing resolution, and federal efforts to expand broadband to underserv=
ed communities.
FCC and Congress Work to Reduce Barriers to Broadband Deployment [[link removed]
ww.cagw.org/fcc-and-congress-work-to-reduce-barriers-to-broadband-deploymen=
t/]
The FCC and the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working to remove r=
egulatory hurdles and bring faster, reliable broadband internet to unserved=
and underserved communities across the country.
[link removed]
deployment/This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 12, 2025 [[link removed]
w.org/this-week-in-waste-september-12-2025/]=C2=A0 [[link removed]
c-and-congress-work-to-reduce-barriers-to-broadband-deployment/]
The CBO warns of 340B=E2=80=99s rising costs, the need to reauthorize First=
Net for first responders, new federal programs to cut contract waste, spect=
rum policy updates, congressional hearings on appliance regulations, and Au=
stin=E2=80=99s $1.1 million logo fiasco.
[link removed]
deployment/[link removed] =
Responder Communications Remain Vital on the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 [http=
s://www.cagw.org/first-responder-communications-remain-vital-on-the-24th-an=
niversary-of-9-11/]=C2=A0 [[link removed]
r-12-2025/]
Congress is urged to act swiftly to reauthorize FirstNet, the nationwide in=
teroperable communications network that has proven vital for first responde=
rs=E2=80=99 safety and effectiveness, before its 2027 expiration
CBO Confirms That 340B Drives Up Costs for Taxpayers [[link removed]
cbo-confirms-that-340b-drives-up-costs-for-taxpayers/]
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed CCAGW=E2=80=99s warnings th=
at the 340B drug discount program fuels higher costs and abuse, underscorin=
g the urgent need for reforms.
This Week In Waste =E2=80=93 September 5, 2025 [[link removed]
eek-in-waste-september-5-2025/]
OMB=E2=80=99s projection of $5 trillion in savings from deregulation and a =
court ruling upholding EPA=E2=80=99s authority to halt $16 billion in =E2=
=80=9Cgreen bank=E2=80=9D grants. Meanwhile, the Pentagon keeps rewarding F=
-35 contractors despite delays, and FCC Chairman Carr moves to end off-camp=
us Wi-Fi subsidies.
[link removed] Trump Cu=
ts Spending with a Pocket Rescission [[link removed]
cuts-spending-with-a-pocket-rescission/]
Trump issues his first =E2=80=9Cpocket rescission,=E2=80=9D a process that =
CAGW supports, canceling $4.9 billion in wasteful foreign aid and U.N. fund=
ing.
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Thanks for taking a few minutes to read this month=E2=80=99s Government Was=
te Watch eNews,=C2=A0John.
Together, we=E2=80=99re proving that frustration can be turned into action,=
and action into results. Washington is paying attention, and it=E2=80=99s =
because you=E2=80=99ve stood with us.
We=E2=80=99re going to keep fighting, shining a light, and winning =E2=80=
=93 on behalf of you, your family, and every hardworking American who deser=
ves better.
Thomas Schatz
President
Citizens Against Government Waste
[Support Citizens Against Government Waste]([link removed]
ment-waste.revv.co/donate?utm_source=3DCAGW15288)
# 317 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20002
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: 16px;">In just the past month, we have sounded the alarm on Pennsylvania =
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f dollars in abuse in the 340B drug pricing program and warned against Euro=
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the September 2025 Porker of the Month for holding taxpayers hostage to his=
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>
Instead of agreeing to the budget passed by the state legislature, Gov. Sha=
piro is demanding billions more in wasteful programs and raiding the Rainy-=
Day Fund, to be used to bail out failing transit systems, hike energy taxes=
, and ultimately forcing school districts to raise property taxes. &=
nbsp;</p><p style=3D"margin:0">His demands have plunged Pennsylvania into a=
three-month budget crisis, disrupting vital services and leaving hardworki=
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e HELP Committee Questions Cleveland Clinic’s 340B Funding Transparen=
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s A=
pril 2025 report cited the Cleveland Clinic’s lack of transparency fo=
r receiving $933.7 million in 340B drug discounts designed to support chari=
ty care without passing those savings on to low-income patients. Instead, t=
he clinic funneled the funds into its general budget and executive pay.&nbs=
p;Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) lamented the failures in the program and called =
for reforms.</p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_=
block block-10" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=
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ine; color: #0068A5;"><strong>Deregulation Keeps U.S. Air Travel Flying Hig=
h</strong></a> </span></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line=
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height-alt:19.2px">
The upcoming Senate hearing on air travel is a chance to celebrate deregula=
tion’s victories for consumers, not cave to the Biden administration&=
rsquo;s push for higher costs and heavier government control. </=
p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-11=
" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"=
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ak-word"><tbody><tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"=
><div class=3D"" style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue'=
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a href=3D"[link removed]
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nderline; color: #0068A5;">This Week In Waste – September 26, 2025</a=
> </span></strong>
</p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <=
/p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">This wee=
k spotlights CMMI and 340B healthcare waste, the need for federal data priv=
acy, Democrats’ $1.5 trillion spending demand, and EU rules harming U=
.S. businesses. </p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=
=3D"text_block block-12" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cel=
lspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" style=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-=
rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tbody><tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"=
font-family:sans-serif"><div class=3D"" style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family=
:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;col=
or:#000;line-height:1.2"><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;text-align:cen=
ter;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">
<strong><a href=3D"[link removed]
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rg5D_ZcN7Gz_f_4gRp6A" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer noopener" style=
=3D"text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">WSJ Reinforces Waste and A=
buse in Healthcare</a> </strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16p=
x;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px=
;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">
The 340B drug pricing program has ballooned to $66.3 billion and faces wide=
spread abuse, prompting calls from Congress and the <em>Wall Street Journal=
</em> for reform to protect patients and taxpayers. </p></div></div></=
td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-13" width=3D"100%"=
border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" st=
yle=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tbody>=
<tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"><div class=3D""=
style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-=
serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#000;line-height:1.2"><p style=3D"ma=
rgin:0;font-size:16px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><strong=
><a href=3D"[link removed]
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ext-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Europe’s Privacy Rules Sh=
ould Not Shape America’s</a> </strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;f=
ont-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;fo=
nt-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">The U.S. needs a national data pri=
vacy law that protects consumers while promoting innovation and reducing bu=
rdens on businesses and should avoid following the restrictive rules adopte=
d in Europe and California’s Consumer Privacy Act. </p></div></d=
iv></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-14" width=3D"=
100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentatio=
n" style=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><t=
body><tr><td class=3D"pad"><div style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"><div class=
=3D"" style=3D"font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,=
sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#000;line-height:1.2"><p style=
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<strong><a href=3D"[link removed]
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d3Lm9yZy90aGlzLXdlZWstaW4td2FzdGUtc2VwdGVtYmVyLTE5LTIwMjUvIn0/NFhd16xduB2YJ=
3K2TFS--Q" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-deco=
ration: underline; color: #0068A5;">This Week In Waste – September 19=
, 2025</a> </strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-h=
eight-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-he=
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CMMI’s costly failures, massive VA hospital overruns, scrutiny of non=
profit hospital spending, a $1.5 trillion increase in the DeLauro-Murray co=
ntinuing resolution, and federal efforts to expand broadband to underserved=
communities. </p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table c=
lass=3D"text_block block-15" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10"=
cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" style=3D"mso-table-lspace:0;mso-ta=
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=3D"font-family:sans-serif"><div class=3D"" style=3D"font-size:14px;font-fa=
mily:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px=
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<strong><a href=3D"[link removed]
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noreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">=
FCC and Congress Work to Reduce Barriers to Broadband Deployment</a> <=
/strong></p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"=
> </p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">
The FCC and the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working to remove r=
egulatory hurdles and bring faster, reliable broadband internet to unserved=
and underserved communities across the country. </p></div></div=
></td></tr></tbody></table><table class=3D"text_block block-16" width=3D"10=
0%" border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation"=
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<a href=3D"[link removed]
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ong><a href=3D"[link removed]
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EbboXg" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-decorat=
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025</a><a href=3D"[link removed]
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oreferrer noopener" style=3D"text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">&=
nbsp;</a></strong>
</p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <=
/p><p style=3D"margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">The CBO =
warns of 340B’s rising costs, the need to reauthorize FirstNet for fi=
rst responders, new federal programs to cut contract waste, spectrum policy=
updates, congressional hearings on appliance regulations, and Austin&rsquo=
;s $1.1 million logo fiasco. </p></div></div></td></tr></tbody>=
</table><table class=3D"text_block block-17" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" ce=
llpadding=3D"10" cellspacing=3D"0" role=3D"presentation" style=3D"mso-table=
-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tbody><tr><td class=3D=
"pad"><div style=3D"font-family:sans-serif"><div class=3D"" style=3D"font-s=
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OMB’s projection of $5 trillion in savings from deregulation and a co=
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John,
Washington never tires of inventing new schemes to waste your hard-earned tax dollars. But every time they do, CAGW is there, exposing the waste, challenging the abuse, and fighting for accountability.
In just the past month, we have sounded the alarm on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (R) reckless spending spree, uncovered millions of dollars in abuse in the 340B drug pricing program and warned against European regulations that would drive up costs for American businesses.
We pressed Congress to reauthorize FirstNet and safeguard first responders, exposed staggering VA hospital cost overruns, and applauded efforts to finally strip away broadband red tape.
These are the battles that taxpayers want us to fight and win. Here’s your September edition of CAGW’s Government Waste Watch eNews.
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# Porker of the Month [[link removed]]
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D)
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Citizens Against Government Waste named Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) the September 2025 Porker of the Month for holding taxpayers hostage to his reckless spending spree.
Instead of agreeing to the budget passed by the state legislature, Gov. Shapiro is demanding billions more in wasteful programs and raiding the Rainy-Day Fund, to be used to bail out failing transit systems, hike energy taxes, and ultimately forcing school districts to raise property taxes.
His demands have plunged Pennsylvania into a three-month budget crisis, disrupting vital services and leaving hardworking families stuck with the bill.
[Learn More About the Porker of the Month]([link removed])
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Senate HELP Committee Questions Cleveland Clinic’s 340B Funding Transparency [[link removed]]
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s April 2025 report cited the Cleveland Clinic’s lack of transparency for receiving $933.7 million in 340B drug discounts designed to support charity care without passing those savings on to low-income patients. Instead, the clinic funneled the funds into its general budget and executive pay. Ohio Sen. Jon Husted (R) lamented the failures in the program and called for reforms.
Deregulation Keeps U.S. Air Travel Flying High [[link removed]]
The upcoming Senate hearing on air travel is a chance to celebrate deregulation’s victories for consumers, not cave to the Biden administration’s push for higher costs and heavier government control.
This Week In Waste – September 26, 2025 [[link removed]]
This week spotlights CMMI and 340B healthcare waste, the need for federal data privacy, Democrats’ $1.5 trillion spending demand, and EU rules harming U.S. businesses.
WSJ Reinforces Waste and Abuse in Healthcare [[link removed]]
The 340B drug pricing program has ballooned to $66.3 billion and faces widespread abuse, prompting calls from Congress and the Wall Street Journal for reform to protect patients and taxpayers.
Europe’s Privacy Rules Should Not Shape America’s [[link removed]]
The U.S. needs a national data privacy law that protects consumers while promoting innovation and reducing burdens on businesses and should avoid following the restrictive rules adopted in Europe and California’s Consumer Privacy Act.
This Week In Waste – September 19, 2025 [[link removed]]
CMMI’s costly failures, massive VA hospital overruns, scrutiny of nonprofit hospital spending, a $1.5 trillion increase in the DeLauro-Murray continuing resolution, and federal efforts to expand broadband to underserved communities.
FCC and Congress Work to Reduce Barriers to Broadband Deployment [[link removed]]
The FCC and the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working to remove regulatory hurdles and bring faster, reliable broadband internet to unserved and underserved communities across the country.
[link removed] Week In Waste – September 12, 2025 [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
The CBO warns of 340B’s rising costs, the need to reauthorize FirstNet for first responders, new federal programs to cut contract waste, spectrum policy updates, congressional hearings on appliance regulations, and Austin’s $1.1 million logo fiasco.
[link removed] Responder Communications Remain Vital on the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
Congress is urged to act swiftly to reauthorize FirstNet, the nationwide interoperable communications network that has proven vital for first responders’ safety and effectiveness, before its 2027 expiration
CBO Confirms That 340B Drives Up Costs for Taxpayers [[link removed]]
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed CCAGW’s warnings that the 340B drug discount program fuels higher costs and abuse, underscoring the urgent need for reforms.
This Week In Waste – September 5, 2025 [[link removed]]
OMB’s projection of $5 trillion in savings from deregulation and a court ruling upholding EPA’s authority to halt $16 billion in “green bank” grants. Meanwhile, the Pentagon keeps rewarding F-35 contractors despite delays, and FCC Chairman Carr moves to end off-campus Wi-Fi subsidies.
[link removed] Trump Cuts Spending with a Pocket Rescission [[link removed]]
Trump issues his first “pocket rescission,” a process that CAGW supports, canceling $4.9 billion in wasteful foreign aid and U.N. funding.
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