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“Cutting waste is a politically difficult task because almost every program has an active constituency that profits from the status quo, ... But Sen. Chambliss recognizes that the federal government must set priorities. He has taken a long- term view of the nation's fiscal problems and makes a serious effort to tackle the enormous debt being left to future generations.”
Tom Schatz
“The Deficit Reduction Act is a modest step to control spending. There is nothing compassionate about ignoring reality and leaving a crushing debt burden to future generations.”
“In 2004, Congress wasted tax dollars like never before. Very few members of Congress are working to ease the tax and regulatory burden of a cumbersome, bloated federal government,”
“The budget process is in shambles, devoid of accountability, transparency, and enforcement measures, ... A vote for the status quo is a clear sign of contentment with the spending explosion in Washington.”
“Until Congress sets priorities and restrains overall spending, members will continue to get failed ratings for protecting the interests of taxpayers,”
“Clearly, if a terrorist is already over the border, he's not going to target a dinner cruise,”
“Eleven years ago we never expected this would be the case. Many people now long for a divided government because that may be what it takes to get more responsibility,”
“It is bad procurement policy for any state to unilaterally lock itself into one set of technologies.”
“Agencies should be able to accept bids from any company that can provide the desired product or service. Government earns the best value for taxpayer dollars through a competitive, transparent, and accountable bidding process.”
“The proposed shift in software will be paid for by the taxpayers, businesses, and regular citizens of Massachusetts,”
