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“Self-Appointed Police of the Senate” – Roll Call
Senators Coburn, DeMint, and McCain are scrutinizing tax dollars and the way the Senate spends them, prompting both a Democratic and a Republican aide to call them “knuckleheads.”
Our Spending Policies are Resting On Pillars of Sand – Press of Atlantic City
A lobbyist has built a fortune by becoming the “go-to guy” for getting sand delivered to New Jersey towns for beach replenishment.
Democrats Actually Cut Pork, Will Most Likely Find Other Way to Waste Money – Roll Call
Rep. Maxine Waters wanted $1 million to be given to a building that is named after her, to which Rep. David Obey called her out of line.
Republicans Institute Stringent Ethics Rules – Roll Call
Republican reps in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have severely restricted the way in which lobbyists can do business.
City Governments/Federal Government Inefficient Cesspools, Newspaper Surprised – Atlanta Journal Constitution
The federal government gave $53 million dollars to improve poor communities in Atlanta, however, due to regulations they now have to return $30 million.
FEMA, Noted Exemplar of Efficiency, Wasted $7 million, Including Disaster Relief Funds – Associated Press
FEMA ignored federal regulations and built two warehouses worth $7 million, some of it slated for disaster victims.
Apparently Florida Really Cares About Its Turtles – ABC News
Among other outrages $3.4 million has been allotted to help turtles cross a road.
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