Tom Schatz
Tom Schatz
consider cost national
It's only one state. At the very least, there should be more of a coordinated policy. We don't want a national policy, but we need to really consider the cost and really consider the long-term consequences.
easy money spend
It's easy to spend taxpayers' money without a lot of accountability,
allow billions bipartisan campaign dollars helped interest interests meet military modern national process putting rescue sabotage save special taxpayers
The bipartisan campaign to sabotage BRAC was about putting special interests before the national interest. Sen. Chambliss helped rescue a process that will save taxpayers billions of dollars and will allow the military to restructure to meet modern threats.
billion close needed projects realized remains room taking trend various whether within
They just realized that they just did not have the room within the budget. They needed close to $1 billion for various programs, and they just didn't have it without taking the projects out. But whether this is a trend or a one-year aberration remains to be seen.
certainly congress help list people senators sounds unclear wish
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.
certainly congress help people
For $700 million, Congress could certainly do a lot more to help people that are still without homes.
companies deal home large possible quickly solve stuff
They should just have a deal with Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot and other large companies to get all this stuff out there as quickly as possible and that would solve a lot of problems,
billion blatant budget congress deficit despite districts engaging fiscal form home members pork predicted record worst
Despite a record $427 billion deficit predicted for fiscal 2005, members of Congress are engaging in the worst form of blatant self-interest; larding the budget with pork for home districts and states.
care gain however people publicity raise spending
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.
ads anyone objects people tv
People see (military) recruitment ads on TV all the time, and I don't think anyone objects to that.
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People paying record prices for gas are probably not thinking much about the Packard museum they're thinking about getting the nearest pothole fixed,
add budget check element leaders move process quickly reform spending tainted veto
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.
accept agencies best bids company desired dollars government product provide taxpayer value
Agencies should be able to accept bids from any company that can provide the desired product or service. Government earns the best value for taxpayer dollars through a competitive, transparent, and accountable bidding process.