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August 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Your August Government Waste Watch eNews

John, As summer vacations were winding down, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) took no time off from being laser‑focused on eliminating government waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement throughout August. From restoring common sense governing to reforming critical systems, we tracked waste f…

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  Tom Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Federal drug discount program takes from the poor, gives to the rich

Take our 340B drug discount program reform survey today ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

July 1, 2023 at 4:19 PM

June 2023 Government Waste Watch eNews

Your news update America's #1 Taxpayer WatchdogHAPPY 4TH OF JULY!Government WasteWatch E-News™  Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez June 2023 Porkers of the MonthCitizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ale…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 9:53 PM

They won’t let you decide

Citizens Against Government Waste Dear John, For the first time in history, the government is going to stop you from using gas stoves in your kitchen.  You read that right. You, your family, and your friends will no longer be able to decide which appliances to install in the kitchen. The first polit…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 9:34 PM

June Porker of the Month

Citizens Against Government WasteAnd this Month's Porker is... John, Citizens Against Government Waste has named Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) our June 2023 Porkers of the Month. Congress has already approved hundreds of billions for “Green New Deal” projects,…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 10:20 PM

A waste of money

Citizens Against Government Waste Dear John,  Joe Biden and his handlers ran our economy straight into the ground and they have no plans to stop.   In fact, he is still trying to spend billions on student loan “forgiveness,” and he won’t take no for an answer -- in other words, he will stop at nothi…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 9:50 PM

May 2023 Government Waste Watch eNews

Your news update America's #1 Taxpayer WatchdogGovernment WasteWatch E-News™ Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Releases 2022 Congressional Ratings (Washington, D.C.) – The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today released its 2022 Congressional Ratings, highlighting t…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 11:33 PM

Debt ceiling deal should include spending cuts

Citizens Against Government Waste Dear John,   As a strong advocate for responsible government spending, I am sure you agree with me that any increase to the debt ceiling must include spending cuts. My May 27, 2023, op-ed in The Hill explains why this is so important and why every area of spending s…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

May 27, 2023 at 8:36 PM

May Porker of the Month

Citizens Against Government WasteAnd this Month's Porker is... John, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) our May 2023 Porker of the Month for signing a budget that bans gas stoves and furnaces in new residential buildings. Gov. Hochul’s $229 billion bud…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 9:37 PM

May Porker of the Month

Citizens Against Government WasteAnd this Month's Porker is... John, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) our May 2023 Porker of the Month for signing a budget that bans gas stoves and furnaces in new residential buildings. Gov. Hochul’s $229 billion bud…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 9:17 PM

We asked and you answered

Citizens Against Government Waste John, last week I asked supporters like you where you stand on the debt ceiling crisis – and the results were loud and clear.  A nearly unanimous 99.9 percent of you voted "Yes" that members of Congress must demand that budget reforms and spending restraint be inclu…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 9:54 PM

FLASH POLL: Debt Ceiling

Citizens Against Government Waste John, the debt ceiling has to be raised any day now – and it absolutely cannot happen without being tied to spending reforms.  I want to make sure we’re on the same page. John, do you agree that spending cuts and budget reforms must be included in anything Congress …

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  Citizens Against Government Waste · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Tom Schatz Interviewed on C-SPAN

Citizens Against Government WasteWatch now John, On Saturday, May 6, 2023, CAGW President Tom Schatz was interviewed on C-SPAN about Citizens Against Government Waste’s 2023 Congressional Pig Book. The interview covered highlights from the Pig Book, duplicative programs, and how spending should be c…

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  Citizens Against Government Waste · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Fox And Friends

Citizens Against Government WasteWatch now John, This morning CAGW President Tom Schatz appeared on Fox and Friends to talk about the debt ceiling deadline and our 2023 Congressional Pig Book.Tom’s interview with Steve Doocy covered highlights from the Pig Book, duplicative programs, and how spendi…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 3:46 PM

April 2023 Government Waste Watch eNews

Your news update America's #1 Taxpayer Watchdog  Government WasteWatch E-News™  Citizens Against Government Waste Releases 2023 Congressional Pig Book The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW's annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget. A "pork" project is a line-item in an app…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 12:50 PM

Starting Soon - 2023 Pig Book Press Conference

Citizens Against Government WasteGet ready to tune in... John, The little pink book that makes Washington, D.C. squeal is back.  Tune in at 9:00 a.m. EDT today, Thursday, April 27, on Facebook Live www.facebook.com/CAGW for our 2023 Congressional Pig Book virtual press conference.   We hope you can …

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 12:14 AM

April Porker of the Month

Citizens Against Government WasteAnd this Month's Porker is... John, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen our April 2023 Porker of the Month for declaring that President Biden’s “budget will deliver deficit reduction.”  Secretary Yellen claimed the budget “…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 10:39 PM

Washington on alert

Citizens Against Government Waste🐷 Oink Oink  Dear John, The little pink book that makes Washington, D.C. squeal is back.  Tune in Thursday, April 27, 2023, for the release of the 2023 Congressional Pig Book at a virtual press conference at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/CAGW.   …

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 8:39 PM

March 2023 Government Waste Watch eNews

Your news update America's #1 Taxpayer Watchdog  Government WasteWatch E-News™  Citizens Against Government Waste Names Senator Bernie Sanders March 2023 Porker of the MonthToday, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) our March 2023 Porker of the Month for de…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 10:23 PM

March Porker of the Month

Citizens Against Government WasteAnd this Month's Porker is... John, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) our March 2023 Porker of the Month for declaring that “education from child care to graduate school is a human right. It should be free for all.” Articl…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 8:36 PM

COVID fraud: Get the money back

Citizens Against Government Waste Dear John,  When the federal government went on unprecedented spending spree for COVID-19 “relief” with little protection against fraud, Citizens Against Government Waste warned that a lot of that money would be wasted. Unfortunately, we were right.   We have report…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Starting Soon - Special Event With Rep. Tom McClintock

Citizens Against Government Waste Dear John, Our Facebook live event with Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) will start at 12:30 p.m. EST. If you are unable to tune in live today, make sure to check the video’s tab on our Facebook page for the recording.Sincerely,Tom Schatz   Citizens Against Governme…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 11:14 PM

February 2023 Government Waste Watch eNews

Your news update America's #1Taxpayer Watchdog Government WasteWatch E-News™ - Porker of the Month -  Citizens Against Government Waste Names Senator Richard Shelby February 2023 Porker of the MonthCitizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) our February 2023 Porke…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

February 1, 2023 at 12:53 AM

Citizens Against Government Waste’s January 2023 eNews

Your news update America's #1 Taxpayer WatchdogJanuary 2023 eNews CAGW Names Senator Ron Wyden January 2023 Porker of the MonthCitizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has named Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) our January 2023 Porker of the Month for thinking it is a bad idea to cut off $80 billion to hire…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 12:31 AM

If there’s anything you read today, it should be this

Citizens Against Government WasteWe might have lofty goals this year, but we have you.  John, as a loyal supporter of Citizens Against Government Waste, I wanted you to get an exclusive first look at one of our most comprehensive and important documents for 2023. Our Critical Waste Issues for the 11…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 3:36 PM

BREAKING: $71 BILLION SAVED TO STOP MASSIVE IRS AUDITS

Citizens Against Government WasteA major victory for fiscal responsibility. John, in the first legislative vote of the new Congress, the House of Representatives voted to eliminate $71 BILLION and stop Biden’s IRS Auditor Army from coming after you and your family! This is a major victory for fiscal…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 11:21 PM

New Year’s Resolutions for Congress in 2023

Citizens Against Government Waste Happy New Year, John.At the start of 2023, many Americans take the time to pause and reflect and create a list of resolutions to improve their lives in the New Year.Members of Congress are not exempt from this practice, so Citizens Against Government Waste has some …

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 2:55 PM

We only have until midnight

Citizens Against Government WasteWe need your help to continue our mission of protecting your tax dollars.  John, There are just a few hours remaining in 2022, and I need to raise $21,275 by MIDNIGHT tonight! Can I count on your immediate, tax-deductible donation of $35 or more to put us in a strong…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 11:18 PM

What You Helped Us Accomplish

Citizens Against Government WasteCan you help us reach our goal and continue? John, When we launched our programs in January 2022, I promised you that Citizens Against Government Waste would not back down from the fight. I promised to do whatever it took to confront out-of-control government spendin…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Citizens Against Government Waste’s December 2022 eNews

Your news update December 2022 eNewsAmerica's #1 Taxpayer WatchdogMessage from Tom Schatz As we close out 2022 and move into 2023, I wanted to thank you for helping CAGW in our decades-long work to eliminate government waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement.  Despite the hardship of the worst inflat…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 11:51 PM

2023 Goals

Citizens Against Government WasteBig plans. John, I want to share with you our 2023 game plan.But first, I must ask you for an immediate favor. In order to launch these plans, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) needs to raise $21,275 by midnight on December 31.Will you please give a generous, …

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 9:59 PM

2023 Goals

Citizens Against Government WasteBig plans. John, I want to share with you our 2023 game plan.But first, I must ask you for an immediate favor. In order to launch these plans, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) needs to raise $21,275 by midnight on December 31.Will you please give a generous, …

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 10:52 PM

Ten days left

Citizens Against Government WasteWe need your help to continue our mission.  John, There are 10 DAYS left this year – and I need YOUR help. Citizens Against Government Waste needs your immediate help to fund our year-end efforts to STOP Washington from throwing your hard-earned taxpayer dollars away…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Porker of the Year

Citizens Against Government WasteVote Now!  The Year's Most Anticipated Awards Ceremony It is the time of year when we all get to reminisce about everything that happened in 2022, including who was the most wasteful elected official in America. And we would like to get your help to decide the winner…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Starting Soon - Special Event With Steve Scalise

Citizens Against Government Waste Dear John, Our Facebook live event with House Majority Leader-elect Steve Scalise (R-La.) is just about to start.I hope you can join us live as we discuss the agenda for the House of Representatives in the 118th Congress, eliminating wasteful spending, restoring U.S…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 10:36 PM

Special event tomorrow morning with Steve Scalise

Citizens Against Government Waste Dear John,  Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 9:50 a.m. EST, we are hosting a Facebook Live event at https://www.facebook.com/CAGW, with incoming House Majority Leader-elect Steve Scalise (R-La.). As one of our best supporters, I wanted to let you know so …

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 11:55 PM

Secure the perfect stocking stuffer today!

  2022 Congressional Pig Book SummaryReady for Delivery! Are you looking for a stocking stuffer and a way to support CAGW? If you make a tax-deductible donation of $25 or more before December 13, we will ship you your very own hard copy of the 2022 Congressional Pig Book Summary.Not only does it fit…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 11:06 PM

Citizens Against Government Waste’s November 2022 eNews

Your news update eNews November 2022 EditionAmerica's #1 Taxpayer WatchdogNovember Porker of the Month On October 30, 2022, Secretary Buttigieg sat down with CNN’s Chris Wallace to discuss America’s crushing inflation.  Wallace pointed out that prices are up 8.2 percent over last year and asked Secr…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:43 PM

FW: An Uncoventional Ask

Citizens Against Government WasteGiving Tuesday is an opportunity to support CAGW’s mission Dear John, Don’t forget, today is giving Tuesday! Will you consider giving another $25 or more tax-deductible donation to Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) before midnight tonight? CAGW depends on th…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 12:41 AM

November Porker of the Month

Citizens Against Government WasteAnd this Month's Porker is... John -- Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and be thankful for our family and friends, and the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. While we were all able to do that last Thursday, we all also paid the most money ever for our Thank…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

November 26, 2022 at 10:35 PM

Did You Miss This?

Citizens Against Government WasteBlack Friday Deals Don't Look Like Deals Dear John, Did you miss my Black Friday email? If you did, don’t fret, I have sent it again below. And fortunately, there is still plenty of time to send a $10 or $15 contribution to Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW)..…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

November 25, 2022 at 5:28 PM

How Joe Biden Spends Black Friday

Citizens Against Government WasteBlack Friday Deals Don't Look Like Deals Dear John, Do you have a Christmas shopping list for Black Friday?No matter what great deals you find, they are going to be more expensive than ever before thanks to Joe Biden and his trillion-dollar spending schemes. But he …

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

Citizens Against Government Waste  Happy Thanksgiving, John!   Today is a day to be thankful for our family and friends, and the blessings and freedoms we have as Americans. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at CAGW!Sincerely,Tom Schatz  Citizens Against Governme…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 10:16 PM

An Unconventional Giving Tuesday Ask

Citizens Against Government WasteGiving Tuesday is an opportunity to support CAGW’s mission Dear John, This Giving Tuesday, I want you to do something unconventional:I want you to give yourself a gift.John, you’ve earned it. After your decades of hard work … sacrifice … and being smart with your mo…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Citizens Against Government Waste’s October 2022 eNews

Your news update  America's #1 Taxpayer WatchdogeNewsTaxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2022 The word “spooky” is insufficient to describe the frightful way President Biden and Congress damaged taxpayers during 2022, so today Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released its 23rd annual co…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 11:57 PM

Meet October’s Porker of the Month

OINK OINKJohn, President Biden's $10,000 in student loan forgiveness is horrifying. But that isn't enough for our October 2022 Porker of the Month. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wants to force you to spend far more of your hard earned dollars to pay off someone else’s student loan debt.  She wants…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Citizens Against Government Waste’s September 2022 eNews

Your news update  America's #1 Taxpayer Watchdog eNewsPorkers of the Month Push Inflationary Policies CAGW named Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) August Porker of the Month for being the key vote to pass the so-called Inflation Reduction Act and Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) September Porker of the Month fo…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Meet September’s Porker of the Month

OINK OINKJohn, Joe Biden’s reckless “Inflation Reduction Act” raised taxes by $740 BILLION. That’s the biggest tax hike in decades. But that’s not enough for House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass).  If Democrats maintain control of the House after the midterms, he plans to rai…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 1:13 PM

OINK OINK

Porker Alert John, Joe Manchin lied to our faces.   He told the American people point blank that he wouldn’t raise taxes during a recession.   Then he turned around and voted for the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA), which increases taxes by $740 billion.   That’s right.   He cla…

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  Tom Schatz · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 10:18 PM

John, who do they think they are?

John, the IRS has lost complete sight of its mission.  They aren't an army. They aren’t henchmen. They aren’t a watchdog organization.  And they have no business buying $700,000 worth of ammunition and running ads seeking agents who know how to use guns and “deadly force if necessary.” Their job is …

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