Waste in government is one of the most egregious flaws committed by those entrusted with the public funds. Eliminating waste and abuse in government is one of the few issues about which a large majority of the American public can agree. Government waste is non-partisan, existing under Republican and Democratic leadership alike, and both parties should be equally eager to root it out wherever it can be found. Below are some of the most flagrant instances of waste that legislators should focus on as they trim the budget and work to better earn the trust which the public places in them when they pay their taxes.
