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2009-03-11 Home Front Economy

Obama Signs Spending Bill, Pushes for New Rules

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Posted by Omoter Speaking for Boskone7794 2009-03-11 11:33|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 the president planned to turn his attention to future spending instead of looking backward.

Of course he won't look backwards, all the destruction and damage he's caused just "Might" make him think,
Can't have that, nosirree

Posted by Redneck Jim">Redneck Jim 2009-03-11 14:12|| 2009-03-11 14:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Whatever happens,he's not at fault cause he inherited it from Bush. (Moonbats Mantra, to be repeated as often as possible)

Posted by Redneck Jim">Redneck Jim 2009-03-11 14:14|| 2009-03-11 14:14|| Front Page Top

#3 All earmarks are bad, but some earmarks are worser than others.

Posted by Seafarious 2009-03-11 14:22|| 2009-03-11 14:22|| Front Page Top

#4 WASHINGTON Calling it an "imperfect" bill, President Barack Obama signed a $410 billion spending package Wednesday that includes billions in earmarks like those he promised to curb in last year's campaign. He insisted the bill must signal an "end to the old way of doing business." The massive measure supporting federal agencies through the fall contains nearly 8,000 pet projects, earmarked by sponsors though denounced by critics.

Obama defended earmarks when they're "done right," allowing lawmakers to direct money to worthy projects in their districts. But he said they've been abused, and he promised to work with Congress to curb them.

"I am signing an imperfect omnibus bill because it's necessary for the ongoing functions of government," Obama declared. "But I also view this as a departure point for more far-reaching change."

In a sign of his discomfort with the bill, Obama signed it in private. He declined to answer a shouted reporter's question about why.

Why do you think, Scoops?

Posted by tu3031 2009-03-11 17:23|| 2009-03-11 17:23|| Front Page Top

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