Keith Ashdown
Keith Ashdown
hilton money paris poor program save shoe spent
It's ironic. This program was set up to save money. But because of poor oversight, it has spent money like Paris Hilton at a shoe sale.
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It's just become a budget gimmick on steroids. It just gives them a chance to take those costs off budget.
type
They're going to go with what they know. There is some type of relationship.
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They're a little late to the parade, but I still think it's an important step to make sure this whole sort of embarrassing era has ended.
question
It's not a question of when, it's now.
creates doubt minding question
It's a real question of who's minding the store. It creates doubt in the investments we're making.
added conference creates deterrent good last
It is a good reform. It creates an added deterrent to things being added (to conference reports) at the last minute.
campaign employ sure thousands trying win
Lawmakers are not trying to win campaign cash. They are trying to make sure that they employ thousands of people.
creating government hunting money rather
I have better things to do than hunting around for where the money is hidden, ... We would rather the government be doing this, creating a one-stop shop. Is that really too much to ask?
harris members
If Katherine Harris put out the list, then 534 other members can do it too.
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If you're a lobbyist, you've got the Washington version of the scarlet letter tattooed on your back right now.
cunningham duke trading
Under this bill, Duke Cunningham still would be able to get away with trading bribes for earmarks.
hearings next sets stage
This sets the stage for some very, very interesting hearings next week.
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We've known for years that there are some easy things on paper. But it's politically hard to limit the budgetary footprint of the federal government. Any item you try and cut, you're going to tick off an 800-pound gorilla that fights with a sledgehammer.