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Anything is better than what we endured. Just possibly our elected representatives are becoming in tune with their electorate, I hope so. Usually I berate our elected officials, will continue with Bush and company, but I sincerely hope change is in the air and if a success, congratulations are in order. Bush notwithstanding.
We must never become apathetic to the actions of our servants in power, they serve us not themselves.
lol...dream on....there is so many loopholes as we always find in due time. Kinda like the last ethics reform item that lobbyist cant give you a bid donation of money but they can supply you with a private plane as long as you pay for what normal first class rates on a com airline.
In addition, "The bill "has completely gutted the earmark reform provisions we overwhelmingly passed in January," said Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona"
So what does this bill do....the same thing that was already passed???
or this "McCain and others, however, said senators could circumvent the requirements by stating that prompt disclosure was not technically feasible, or by having the majority leader declare a bill earmark-free"
So if they have the earmark in a party that holds the majority...then they get to look good for their electorant...and whom doesnt hold power will get to look as a do nothing.
Not forgetting, "Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, said it was ludicrous to suggest someone in his position would "cheat and lie" to hide earmarks."
ROFL...Harry Reid that made his family millions on earmarks in construction and building ownership that was bought within weeks of the govt buying the property for something else. Good person to trust to me. Thank GOD that he isnt president bc he could make our fav...GW look good.