Tom Schatz
Tom Schatz
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Cutting waste is a politically difficult task because almost every program has an active constituency that profits from the status quo, ... But Sen. Chambliss recognizes that the federal government must set priorities. He has taken a long- term view of the nation's fiscal problems and makes a serious effort to tackle the enormous debt being left to future generations.
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For $700 million, Congress could certainly do a lot more to help people that are still without homes.
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For $700 million, the Congress could certainly do a lot more to help people that are still without homes. It's certainly unclear what this has to do with an emergency. It sounds like a wish list from the senators from Mississippi.
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It's easy to spend taxpayers' money without a lot of accountability,
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These 'nowhere' things are starting to gather some cachet in that they are drawing the public's attention to the problem of pork.
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The line-item veto is just one element in earmark reform, and earmark reform is just one element in spending restraint. However, the line-item veto would add an important check to a budget process that is tainted by waste, abuse, and favoritism. Congressional leaders should move quickly on this proposal.
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The structure slams the door on any competition. The ULA locks up all contracts, ensuring high costs for taxpayers and stifling innovation.
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People use it in different ways. However this kind of spending can gain publicity and raise objections, we don't care what it's called.
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Unfortunately disasters become an excuse for excessive spending. When it's within the region, people try to add these projects on.
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With a line-item veto, the president could help get special-interest and pork-barrel spending under control. Coming on the heels of last year's record pork-barrel spending, this proposal could not be more timely.
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The proposed shift in software will be paid for by the taxpayers, businesses, and regular citizens of Massachusetts,
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With all the special interests in Washington clamoring for handouts from a spendthrift Congress, the fight against big government is an uphill battle. Thanks to people like Sen. Chambliss, taxpayers have a fighting chance and will continue to score victories,
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would mandate that state agencies use only open formats for the storage of documents by January 1, 2007.
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Until Congress sets priorities and restrains overall spending, members will continue to get failed ratings for protecting the interests of taxpayers,