Limousine liberals? Number of government-owned limos has soared under Obama

By Joe Eaton

The number of limousines owned by the federal government has jumped 73 percent in the first two years of the Obama administration

Excerpts from this story referencing "Citizens Against Government Waste":

"… nes.”  Leslie Paige, a spokeswoman for the nonprofit watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste, was outraged that the GSA’s numbers may not be accurate. “They can’ …"

Futuristic Citizens Against Government Waste ad warns against unchecked debt

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

More than 20 years ago, a Ridley Scott-directed ad warned of possible “Deficit Trials” in 2017. The controversial spot, paid for by W.R. Gr

Excerpts from this story referencing "Citizens Against Government Waste":

"… roversial.”Now, a reader in Silver Spring, Md. alerted us to a new ad by Citizens Against Government Waste, a non-profit group founded by J. Peter Grace, the now-deceased CEO of the …"

"… for getting us into an economic ditch,” Leslie Paige, media director for Citizens Against Government Waste, told You Report: Election 2010. It will continue to run beyond the electi …"

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Homeland Security pays dividends for Alaska

By G.W. Schulz

Sarah Palin promotes the self-reliance of her state, but she doesn’t mention the mobile command communications vehicle, bought with federal

Excerpts from this story referencing "Homeland Security Department":

"… nty jurisdiction — has received at least $2.8 million in grants from the Homeland Security Department over the last five years. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, or Mat-Su as loca …"

"… ed a windfall of federal money for other public safety purposes outside of Homeland Security Department grants. That amount is more than $5 million since 2006 alone, mostly from …"

"… res, handed Abramoff privileged information about the 2002 creation of the Homeland Security Department, the largest reorganization of the federal government since World War II. …"

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Federal fleet numbers in question again; first limos, now electric carts

By Joe Eaton

GSA calculates NASA electric cart cost at $29 per mile; NASA says $4.60

Excerpts from this story referencing "Citizens Against Government Waste":

"… ment,” said Leslie Paige, a spokeswoman for the nonprofit watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste. “You don’t know if it’s credible.” …"

FACT CHECK: Romney’s ‘fiscal conservative’ whopper

By FactCheck.Org

Romney alleges that Rick Santorum is no 'fiscal conservative,' but he'd struggle to back up the claim

Excerpts from this story referencing "Citizens Against Government Waste":

"… attack against his surging rival.Santorum is a “hero” to the anti-pork Citizens Against Government Waste — which gives him a lifetime voting record better than three-fourths of …"

"… ed their peak in fiscal year 2006, according to data compiled by Citizens Against Government Waste. And even then they totaled just $29 billion — barely over 1 percent of& …"

"… and then assigning a weight to each vote based on its importance to NTU.Citizens Against Government WasteAnd even though Santorum was indeed once a vocal supporter of earmarks, the …"

"… antorum was indeed once a vocal supporter of earmarks, the anti-pork group Citizens Against Government Waste still rates him favorably.CAGW’s lifetime ratings for former House and S …"

Accounting for limousines: A moving target

By Joe Eaton

Change in definition brought the government's limousine count down.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Citizens Against Government Waste":

"… or 2011. Leslie Paige, a spokeswoman for the nonprofit watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste, questioned whether the GSA simply fixed an accounting error or is trying …"