In the News Watchdogs Urge Defense Chief Austin to Curtail Budget Wish Lists
The 15 signatories said they were all groups that favor accountability in government, and include the National Taxpayers Union, Project on Government Oversight, R Street Institute, Taxpayers for Common Sense, Common Defense, and FreedomWorks.
“We hope that under your leadership the department focuses on being responsible stewards of the significant funds they already receive, rather than jockeying for more taxpayer dollars and undermining the budget process,” the organizations wrote.
