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How do legislators justify proposing over 500 bills with no force of law (expressing opinions and naming post offices) when there isn't enough time to pass individual budgets this year, resulting in more earmarks on huge consolidated omnibus bills?
Asked by: michael perigard from Seattle, WA. Received 24 Votes.
Categories: Campaign 2008 · Ethics · Money & Politics. Tags: budget · campaign finance · Congress · ethics · government · house · legislature · partisan politics · senate · spending.

Listen to: U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA)

I completely agree. I think we should pass all twelve of these appropriations bills. That’s been my constant message to our leadership—let’s pass our bills and get our work done. I want to bring up mine first. I want to go first with the interior and environment appropriations bill.

Answered on Apr 4th, 2008 More
Why does it seem like increasing energy efficiency is a partisan issue?
Asked by: AYL Guest. Received 11 Votes.
Categories: Energy · Environment · Taxes. Tags: energy · energy efficiency · fuel efficiency · partisan politics.

Listen to: U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)

This, in my view, shouldn’t really be a Democrat or Republican issue. It’s a no brainer. You’re talking about more efficient energy standards, using alternative energy that is not dependant on foreign energy sources. So this is really a win win in all aspects and I think its something the United States needs to be invested in.

Answered on Jan 10th, 2008 More