Taxpayers for Common SenseTaxpayers for Common SenseTCS_60e94403-d5b7-47bd-9206-e9e2685ed632To ensure that our government spends taxpayer money efficiently and responsibly and operates within its means._b1119997-eaf7-4e8c-8666-1ef7703423fbNonpartisanshipTCS is fiercely non-partisan. Fiscal Responsibility and Government AccountabilityTCS is steadfastly devoted to the idea that fiscal responsibility and government accountability are issues that cut across political divides.Wasteful and Harmful Programs and SubsidiesEliminate wasteful and harmful programs and subsidies._45ba56e3-c3cf-4f5a-bbe0-55fd37c1d47a1Transparency and AccountabilityIncrease government transparency and accountability related to the federal budget and appropriations process._869f6eac-11cb-4083-806a-7463862d8d1d2SubsidiesDevelop and promote solutions to prevent irresponsible subsidies._2d4c5f4c-4a9a-490c-9504-1c820bc5f5983CongressWork with Congress. _524fe49a-7c19-479f-8f10-a5d0ccfcce7e4TCS works extensively with elected officials from both political parties. TCS positions are often cited during floor debates and TCS testifies frequently before congressional committees. TCS’s 501(c)(4) affiliate organization, TCS Action, helps hold congress accountable through lobbying and other activities.MediaSound the alarm in the media. _1e4c920d-5f8d-4cb9-aa72-8617785a85bb5TCS has discussed government waste on national TV shows such as The NBC Today Show, CNN Crossfire, ABC's It's Your Money, NBC Fleecing of America and been featured in major newspapers and magazines including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Economist, and Smart Money.Community PartnersAssist grassroots partners._798843e4-6895-4f45-82e7-514145cc00036TCS helps grassroots citizen groups fighting boondoggles in their communities. We help get them media coverage and serve as their jungle guide in the halls of power in Washington, D.C.Public EngagementEngage the public. _214c9b69-b059-45d6-92e6-01661c5c91fd7Through our research, website, and public outreach, we educate the public on government waste and provide opportunities for individuals to make their voices heard in Washington. 2010-02-08http://www.taxpayer.net/about/about.php?ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com