2015 CAGW Member's Survey
This annual survey project is an important initiative of Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), and you are being invited to participate as a member-in-good-standing representing taxpayers in the [[City]], [[State]] area. Our work must reflect the priorities and values of those like you who support our efforts and empower CAGW to lead the fight against out-of-control spending — and this fight must continue into 2016, as we confront President Barack Obama and those members of Congress who want to spend America into oblivion. Your answers, and the tax-deductible gift you enclose with your response, will help CAGW set final priorities for 2016 and determine how hard we will be able to fight for those priorities throughout the coming year.
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Section 1: The Issues that Matter to You
1. The following topics have been addressed by CAGW throughout 2015, and will continue to be debated in 2016. How would you rank the importance of each issue?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Very Important
Undecided/No Opinion
Blocking New Tax Increases:
Stopping New Internet Taxes:
Dealing with the $19 Trillion Debt:
Cutting the Bloated Federal Budget:
Protecting Social Security:
Safeguarding Medicare:
Addressing the True Costs of Obamacare:
Eliminating Corporate Welfare:
Defunding the United Nations:
Stopping Self-Serving Earmarks:
Cutting Wasteful Defense Spending:
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2. What is the ONE step you believe Congress could take in 2016 that would set the BEST example for fiscal responsibility and spending restraint?
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3. What do you believe are the biggest threats to America’s economic security in 2016 and beyond? (Feel free to check all that apply.)
Section II: Your Views on Congress and the Obama Administration
4. Thinking about the Obama Administration’s spending priorities since 2009, do you believe that President Obama can be trusted at all to act responsibly with your tax dollars?
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5. What letter grade would you give to President Obama for his handling of fiscal issues such as taxes, deficit spending, and the national debt?
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6. Do you believe that new Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) can be counted on to protect your tax dollars from waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement?
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7. Thinking about legislation that was debated and enacted, and the most recent budget agreement orchestrated by former House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), what letter grade would you give the U.S. Congress on their handling of fiscal issues in 2015?
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8. Please list any specific members of Congress who you believe sincerely look out for the interests of U.S. taxpayers, and show true leadership in fighting government waste.
Section III: Your Thoughts on News Coverage and Media Bias
9. How have you received most of your news in 2015? (Please check all that apply.)
10. Thinking about your local media: Do you believe news outlets in your area are paying enough attention to stories about government waste and mismanagement?
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11. Do you feel that national news outlets offer adequate coverage of the dangers of having a $19 trillion national debt and high levels of federal spending?
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12. Overall, do you feel that the news media is biased in favor of big government, higher taxes, and increased spending?
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Section IV: Your Support for CAGW at Work
13. CAGW uses your support to expose specific examples of wasteful federal spending. Our annual Congressional Pig Book is one of the most highly anticipated reports in Washington — this year, the Pig Book detailed the $4.2 billion in pork-barrel earmarks that politicians forced into the federal budget at your expense. Do you believe it’s important for CAGW to show the American people exactly how their tax dollars are being wasted?
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14. With your help, CAGW is educating Congress on exact steps that can be taken to cut the federal budget. This year we released the newest edition of Prime Cuts, which contains 601 specific recommendations that would save taxpayers $639 billion in the first year and $2.6 trillion over five years. Do you agree that CAGW must continue to give lawmakers concrete suggestions for how to cut the federal budget?
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15. To take the fight for fiscal responsibility directly to Congress, CAGW experts frequently testify before House and Senate committees on budgetary and fiscal issues. In testimony this year, CAGW President Tom Schatz reminded members of the U.S. Senate, “Better stewardship of the taxpayers’ money should be the mantra for every member of Congress.” Do you think it’s important for CAGW to keep sharing this message with your elected representatives?
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16. CAGW uses your support, combined with our national influence, to mobilize taxpayers to oppose wasteful spending that hurts America. Our recent online Citizen’s Demand — “Slash U.S. Funding of the United Nations” — is just one example of how we are getting Americans fired up to join our fight against irresponsible, unnecessary spending. Do you support our efforts to bring more and more taxpayers on board to battle government waste?
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17. CAGW currently has more than 44,000 “likes” on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/CAGW), and we give our followers daily updates on how Washington is wasting our tax dollars and what can be done to stop Washington’s spending addiction. Do you believe it is important for CAGW to maintain a strong presence on social media outlets like Facebook?
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18. Thanks to your help, CAGW is able to hold lawmakers and federal agencies accountable for their wasteful ways. This year, we’ve singled out 12 “Porkers of the Month” over their waste and misuse of your tax dollars. Do you agree that Americans deserve to know which members of Congress and which agency heads are guilty of gross fiscal incompetence and putting the special interests ahead of the taxpayers’ interests?
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Section V: Response Verification
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