Citizens Against Government Waste
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Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. It functions as a "government watchdog" and advocacy group for fiscally conservative causes. The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) is the lobbying arm of CAGW, organized as a section 501(c)(4) organization and therefore is permitted to engage in direct lobbying activities. According to its website, "CAGW is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization representing more than one million members and supporters nationwide. CAGW's stated mission is to eliminate waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency in the federal government."
Abbreviation | CAGW |
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Formation | 1984 |
Type | Advocacy group |
Headquarters | 1100 Connecticut Avenue NW |
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Region served | United States |
President | Thomas A. Schatz |
Website | http://www.cagw.org |