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Wasted methane costs taxpayers millions every year. Congress can stop polluters, but Rep. Evans said no.

Wasted methane costs taxpayers every year.

Wasted methane costs taxpayers every year.

Panel discussion alert! What’s driving Pentagon spending to unsustainable levels? Costly, unnecessary weapons systems play a big role, but spending practices unfolding in the shadows, from congressional increases to acquisition reform to budget reconciliation, are a big part of the problem, too. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 10 am EST, Taxpayers for Common Sense is hosting a virtual panel discussion on these hidden drivers of Pentagon spending. We’ll be joined by our moderator, John M. Donnelly of CQ and Roll Call, and panelists including Julia Gledhill of The Stimson Center, Pete Sepp of National Taxpayer Union, and TCS’s own Gabe Murphy. Register now! Can’t make the event? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a recording!

Carbon leaks at the nation's first commercial carbon storage site in Illinois raised concerns about drinking water safety and public health risks associated with carbon capture projects. After a pause, the facility has resumed injecting carbon. States have taken some action to protect residents, but will it be enough? For American taxpayers, the costs and risks of these projects keep adding up, and for local communities, unanswered questions remain. - TCS' Vice President Autumn Hanna and Illinois Water Authority Association Chair Susan Adams explain.

Defense spending has jumped $100B+ since FY2022, and the next budget could break records. Get a clear, insider breakdown of why — and what’s happening behind the scenes in Congress and the Pentagon. Join our expert panel this Tuesday at 10 AM ET.