Its my hope, my only hope that this report gives congress something to. Citizens against government wastes cagw justreleased 2019 congressional pig book exposes 282 earmarks in fiscal year fy 2019, 22 percent more than fy 2018. Flake is a fiscal conservative, and a critic of government waste and advocates reducing federal spending. Compiled by arizona senator jeff flake highlighting more than 100 government funded studies grants and programs he says is costing taxpayers too much. Jeff flake is again teeing up his war against waste but one target says shes. Jeff flake on wasteful government spending youtube. Flake continues coburns tradition elizabeth harrington on december 8, 2015 sen. Jan 10, 2017 the tradition of releasing a book of government waste was started by retired oklahoma sen. Pig book launch event hosted by citizens against government waste. This week, leading government waste watchdog, senator jeff flake raz, released his new report, wastebook. In order to highlight the wasteful and sometimes silly ways in which the federal government agrees to spend taxpayers money, today senator jeff flake raz released his second edition wastebook. Flakewho was honored last month as one of white coat waste projects 2016 congressional waste warriorsfeatures five projects that involve cruel, bizarre and unnecessary taxpayerfunded. Jeff flake is the author of a new book, a defense of goldwater and reaganstyle conservatism and a critique of his own republican party in the era of president donald trump the book comes. Jeff flake has put his political career on the line to defend conservatism and the politics of inclusion from donald trump.
The federal spending wastebook is outrageous in more ways. Washington, dec 08, 2015 business wire citizens against government waste cagw today applauded sen. Here is jeff flake introducing his wastebook on the senate floor. Jeff flake released a report today detailing 100 ways the federal government wasted your tax dollars, which included filming monkeys on a treadmill. Citizens against government waste s cagw 2019 congressional pig book exposes 282 earmarks, an increase of 21. Federal waste, jeff flake, waste fraud and abuse, wastebook january 16, 2017 wisconsin might not be the worst offender in sen. Wastebook, a 200page catalogue of any government spending on science deemed. Jan 10, 2017 in order to highlight the wasteful and sometimes silly ways in which the federal government agrees to spend taxpayers money, today senator jeff flake raz released his second edition wastebook. Flake is one of a number of legislators taking up the wastewatching banner of mr. This is flakes second edition of the wastebook series, started by retired sen. Long before brett kavanaugh, jeff flake sparred with fellow. Flake issues annual waste book earlier this week, sen.
This morning, senator jeff flake raz released the 2017 edition of his renowned wastebook, an annual report highlighting 50 of the most egregious examples of wasteful government spending. Jan 12, 2017 flake issues annual waste book earlier this week, sen. The arizona republicans wastebook released tuesday details a litany of. Coburn, an oklahoma republican who, during his 10 years in. He was described by columnist robert novak as an insistent reformer. Senator jeff flakes war on small animals and sound science. Long before kavanaugh, flake sparred with fellow gop members. Citizens against government waste statement on sen. Arizona senator jeff flake released his annual 200page catalogue of egregious government spending today, shedding light on 50 unnecessary taxpayerfunded projects from 2016. Jeff flake is a relatively anonymous republican senator from arizona who has just published a remarkably forceful book, titledin a nod to barry.
Senator lankford releases federal fumbles, fourth volume of. Flakewho was honored last month as one of white coat waste projects 2016 congressional waste warriorsfeatures five projects that involve cruel, bizarre and unnecessary. Dec 22, 2015 despite the public ballyhooing over budget austerity, the government didnt come up short on outlandish ways to waste money in 2015, flake wrote in his introduction. The joint is one of 50 key findings in the 200page government waste report issued tuesday by sen. Psychologists fight back against wastebook ridicule. Tom coburn, which flake has maintained in recent years.
As in the past, this years list includes plenty of activities supported by research agencies. Aug 02, 2017 proceeding a personal letter from flake to readers on amazon is the statement. In his second year after having taken over production of the annual wastebook from former senator tom coburn, senator jeff flake has highlighted 50 ways in which the u. Jan 12, 2017 a new report from senator jeff flake raz details 50 examples of government programs that he feels are some of the most egregious examples of wasteful spending at the federal level. Citizens against government wastes cagw 2019 congressional pig book exposes 282 earmarks, an increase of 21. But theres one glaring problem with flakes publishings. Among the 50 examples of egregious federal spending uncovered in flakes latest report is a program that accepts. Arizona senator jeff flake releases 2016 wastebook. Senator flake reveals wastebook 2017 foundation national. The report highlights waste and inefficiency in the federal government and gives possible solutions to each of those issues. Proceeding a personal letter from flake to readers on amazon is the statement. Get the latest on government spending, taxes, health care and more in one daily.
We support flakes efforts to shine a light on government waste, and we have. Giant joint, treadmill for fish highlight wastebook 2016. Republican senator jeff flake from arizona released his 2016 wastebook report detailing wasteful spending in government agencies. New wastebook highlights outrageous animal experiments.
James lankford has cataloged some of the governments spending on usual or duplicative. Republican senator jeff flakes candid antitrump book the. Jeff flake unveils 2017 wastebook, featuring fish on a treadmill, giant glowing joint posted at 5. He received a 100 percent rating from the council for citizens against government waste eight times, more than any other member of congress. A new report from senator jeff flake raz details 50 examples of government programs that he feels are some of the most egregious examples of wasteful spending at the federal level.
Flake channels the force to fight government waste. The 206 page report is filled with government agencies and departments wasting millions, sometimes billions, of taxpayer dollars. Jeff flake releases latest wastebook, targets scientific. Washington, dc senator james lankford rok today announced the fourth volume of his annual federal waste book, federal fumbles. Salaries of federal pr employees featured in senators annual. Arizona senator jeff flake joins cbsn to discuss government spending and concerns about trump as the. Here are five items that stood out from the pack, which we selected just because they involved animals. Senator jeff flake presents wastebook porkemon go january. Jan 10, 2017 republican senator jeff flake from arizona released his 2016 wastebook report detailing wasteful spending in government agencies. Among the 50 examples of egregious federal spending uncovered in. Jeff flake jeffrey jeff lane flake romney is only gop senator not on new white house. Senator jeff flake presents wastebook porkemon go january 2017 paperback july 19, 2017.
The star wars reboot was just about to come out, and the whole report is star wars themed. An experiment involving a monkey in a hamster ball on treadmill. Congressman jeff flake about his mission to end government waste often putting him at. The tradition of releasing a book of government waste was started by retired oklahoma sen. Beran and menzel crafted an article, public funding for the public good, published in social science space, that explains the purpose and context of their research. Citizens against government waste cagw president tom schatz issued the following statement after sen. Jeff flake is again teeing up his war against waste but one target says shes no shrimp in this fight. Jan 10, 2017 flakes reports are crucial weapons in the war on waste. This wastebook is another installment in a series on tackling wasteful government spending. Flakes career in congress, he has been a steadfast fiscal conservative. James lankford has cataloged some of the governments spending on.
Jeff flake, who inherited the wastebook when coburn retired after the 2014 edition, is definitely trying hard. Flake is one of a number of legislators taking up the waste watching banner of mr. If we are to restore hope and opportunity for the next generation, we have a duty to root our senseless waste, fraud and abuse. The report is themed after pokemon go, the augmented. Government releases 2016 wasteful spending report news. These are among more than 100 descriptions of what senator jeff flake, republican of arizona. Arizona senator jeff flake joins cbsn to discuss government spending and. The arizona republicans wastebook released tuesday details a litany of expenses that the fiscal conservative considers to be a waste. Flake channels the force to fight government waste roll call. Despite the public ballyhooing over budget austerity, the government didnt come up short on outlandish ways to waste money in 2015, flake wrote in his introduction. Flakes reports are crucial weapons in the war on waste. Salaries of federal pr employees featured in senators. Jeff flake, who inherited the wastebook when coburn retired after the 2014 edition. Senator jeff flake presents wastebook porkemon go january 2017 the end of the year brings big promises for a new year and an even bigger pile of bills racked up during the season that has just passed.
The farce awakens report authored by senator jeff flakeis. Senator jeff flake presents wastebook porkemon go january 2017 kindle edition. Flake signed the taxpayer protection pledge and one of eight house members to receive a 100% approval rating from the american conservative union. Jan 10, 2017 this morning, senator jeff flake raz released the 2017 edition of his renowned wastebook, an annual report highlighting 50 of the most egregious examples of wasteful government spending. Jeff flakes annual report on federal pork projects, but the state still provides some embarrassing examples of wasteful spending. Coburn, an oklahoma republican who, during his 10 years in the senate, shamed the government into canceling. At a time when republicans in both chambers are concerned about the repeal of obamacare due to budget. Jeff flake raz released his annual waste book, a list of 50 examples of federal spending which he believes are wasteful. Senator jeff flake presents wastebook porkemon go january 2017. The tradition of congress tracking federal waste goes back to former sen. Click here to watch the video announcement click here for a copy of federal fumbles, vol. Republican senator jeff flakes candid antitrump book. Jun, 2017 in 2015, the full title was the waste book. The six most facepalming things from jeff flakes book of.
Jeff flake raz released his annual waste book, a list of 50 examples of. Long before brett kavanaugh, jeff flake sparred with. In a bold act of conscience, republican senator jeff flake takes his party to task for embracing nationalism. Aug 03, 2017 jeff flake is a relatively anonymous republican senator from arizona who has just published a remarkably forceful book, titledin a nod to barry goldwaterconscience of a conservative. Flake criticized a series of studies in which chimpanzees and monkeys performance on gamelike mazes were compared with the performance of children. The salaries of a select group of federal employees made the list. Jeff flake, who inherited the wastebook when coburn retired after the. Porkemongo, to help bring attention to reckless spending within the federal government. Explaining what he hopes this report will accomplish. The federal spending wastebook is outrageous in more. Arizona senator jeff flake releases 2016 wastebook filled.
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