The NRCC has compiled a “waste list” totaling $42,642,721,597 from its findings. Some of its expenditures include:

Dancing iPhone robots–$547,430: “Part of a $547,430 grant from the National Science Foundation went to the development of a dancing robot that connects to an iPhone.”
Talking urinal cakes–$10,000: “Federal funds were used to purchase 400 anti-drunk driving talking urinal cakes.”
YouTube video contest–$106,000: “$106,000 was spent on a YouTube video contest to promote eating fruits and vegetables.”
Cupcakes–$2,000,000: “10 cupcake stores received $2 million in taxpayer-funded loans.”