Kevin
04-05-2004, 09:21 PM
'President Bush must exercise veto to check spending, says' Schatz
(Washington, D.C.) The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today blasted the House of Representatives for passing the $275 billion Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (HR 3550), which exceeds the ceiling set by the White House. The bill funds thousands of projects in lawmakers' home districts and states and requires Congress to consider adding more money two years from now. House negotiators will now head to conference to hash over differences with the Senate's $315 billion version that passed last month.
'Members of Congress have raided the Treasury without any regard for fiscal prudence,' CCAGW President Tom Schatz said. 'It is time for President Bush to walk the walk and protect taxpayers from the big spenders in Congress. Barring a miraculous turnaround in conference, this bill cries out for a veto.'
Link to Full Press Release (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_04022004b)
(Washington, D.C.) The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today blasted the House of Representatives for passing the $275 billion Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (HR 3550), which exceeds the ceiling set by the White House. The bill funds thousands of projects in lawmakers' home districts and states and requires Congress to consider adding more money two years from now. House negotiators will now head to conference to hash over differences with the Senate's $315 billion version that passed last month.
'Members of Congress have raided the Treasury without any regard for fiscal prudence,' CCAGW President Tom Schatz said. 'It is time for President Bush to walk the walk and protect taxpayers from the big spenders in Congress. Barring a miraculous turnaround in conference, this bill cries out for a veto.'
Link to Full Press Release (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_04022004b)