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Porkmeister Congressman Don Young

June 29th, 2008 | Comments Off

Glenn Reynolds says it best: Don Young is a taxpayer hero in the same way a tapeworm is a public-health hero. He’s getting an award: REP. YOUNG NAMED HERO OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER Alaskan Congressman Don Young attended a reception last night where he received an award from each of the following groups: Americans for Tax Reform, American Shareholders Association, Alliance for Worker Freedom, and the 60 Plus Association. These awards are based off of various votes that fall in line with the ideals of the individual groups. “Commitment and dedication to taxpayer’s interests, has been imperative in the fight against excessive taxation in the 1st session of the 110th Congress,” said Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform and prominent D.C.-based activist. “These Congressional Ratings allow … Read entire article »

Filed under: American Politics, Politics, Pork Busters

Bush Takes Action to Prevent Wasteful Earmarks

January 28th, 2008 | Comments Off

Contrary to many “leaks” reported in the press, Bush will do something about pork. White House Too many earmarks, too little accountability. Earmarks are provisions often snuck into legislation not subject to legislative or public scrutiny and that often lead to wasteful Federal spending. Earmarks have tripled in number over the last decade and have increased spending by billions of dollars. Most earmarks are not even included in legislative text and are not subject to an up or down vote of Congress. Earmark reform will help eliminate wasteful spending. Taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely or not at all. That’s why it’s necessary for the number and cost of earmarks be reduced, that their origin and purposes be transparent, and that they be included in the text of the bills voted upon by … Read entire article »

Filed under: American Politics, Politics, Pork Busters