Green Scissors
Since its inception in 1994, the Green Scissors Campaign has fought to make environmental and fiscal responsibility priorities in Washington. The campaign seeks to eliminate subsidies and programs that both harm the environment and waste taxpayer dollars. By making these cuts, the federal government can save money for priorities including deficit reduction.
Report Archive
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Running on Empty 2002
Posted on July 18, 2002The Running on Empty 2002 report takes aim at cutting wasteful energy subsidies to reduce wasteful spending and restore fiscal discipline to the Washington budget process. This report identifies nearly $62... -
Green Scissors 2002
Posted on July 18, 2002Green Scissors 2002 offers realistic solutions to the national problems of environmental destruction and wasteful federal spending.This report describes 78 programs that Congress and the administration should cut. Our nation’s... -
Green Watchdog 2001 – California
Posted on July 19, 2001Twenty environmental, consumer and taxpayer groups have reviewed California state spending and formulated the Green Watchdog report to provide a menu of budget cuts and tax loophole closures for policy makers... -
Green Scissors 2001
Posted on July 18, 2001Every year, the federal government wastes billions of dollars on programs that pollute our air, contribute to global warming, contaminate our water and scar our public lands. These programs encourage... -
Green Scissors 2000
Posted on July 21, 2000The Green Scissors Campaign targets a range of subsidies and programs, from nuclear research projects to agricultural promotion. All have one thing in common — they threaten our long-term economic... -
Paying for Pollution 2000
Posted on July 21, 2000Credible sources estimate that taxpayers contribute anywhere from $4 billion to $30 billion annually to the energy sector. These subsidies include tax breaks to the oil and gas industry, special... -
Green Scissors 1999 – Minnesota
Posted on July 21, 1999Minnesota Green Scissors 1999 makes eight recommendations that could save the Minnesota state government more than $273 million while making a major contribution to improving our environment. Recommendations include cutting expensive...
